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Framed Print : WW1 / 1915 / AIR / COURTRAI
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WW1 / 1915 / AIR / COURTRAI
Rhodes-Moorhouse bombs the railway at Courtrai, wins the Victoria Cross but dies of his wounds. Date: 26 April 1915
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Bombs Courtrai Dies Rhodes Wins Wounds Moorhouse Ww 1
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image "WW1 / 1915 / AIR / COURTRAI" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the moment during World War I when Captain Rhodes-Moorhouse, a British Royal Flying Corps pilot, boldly bombed the railway at Courtrai, earning him the Victoria Cross. His heroic actions came at a cost, as he tragically succumbed to his wounds shortly after the mission on April 26, 1915. Add this captivating piece of history to your home or office decor and relive the courage and determination of those who served during the Great War.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In the skies above the Western Front during World War I, on the fateful day of April 26, 1915, a historic event unfolded that would be remembered for generations. This photograph captures the moment before the daring raid by British pilot Captain Edward "Mick" Rhodes-Moorhouse, who would go down in history as the first pilot to receive the Victoria Cross for an act of valor in the air. The scene is set in the Belgian town of Courtrai, where Rhodes-Moorhouse, flying a Royal Flying Corps RE8 biplane, targeted the enemy's railway lines, a crucial supply route for the German forces. With precision and courage, he dropped a 20-pound bomb on the railway, successfully disrupting the enemy's logistics and causing significant damage. However, Rhodes-Moorhouse's heroic act came at a great cost. As he flew back to the British lines, his plane was hit by enemy fire, and he sustained severe injuries. Despite his wounds, he continued to fly, managing to land safely behind Allied lines. Unfortunately, his injuries proved to be fatal, and he died later that day, becoming the first British pilot to be awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the pilots who took to the skies during World War I, risking their lives to turn the tide of the war. The image of Rhodes-Moorhouse's plane, with its bombs dropped and smoke rising from the impact site, stands as a testament to the determination and heroism of the airmen who fought in the skies above the Western Front.
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