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Framed Print : Eight and a half thousand bottles of beer are flown to the Falklands Islands
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Eight and a half thousand bottles of beer are flown to the Falklands Islands
Eight and a half thousand bottles of beer are flown to the Falklands Islands. Donated by The Newcastle Breweries Ltd for the Sunday Mirror. The ale is loaded on an RAF Hercules at RAF Lyneham
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Mirrorpix
England
WA*1828748
Media ID 21527710
© Mirrorpix
Air Force Beer Cargo Drink Falklands War
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
"Bring the historic 'Eight and a Half Thousand Bottles of Beer' moment to your home or office with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This iconic image captures the spirit of generosity and camaraderie as staff from The Newcastle Breweries Ltd load eight and a half thousand bottles of beer onto an RAF Hercules at RAF Lyneham for transport to the Falkland Islands, donated by The Sunday Mirror. Our high-quality prints are meticulously framed to preserve the vibrant colors and intricate details of the original photograph. Add this unique piece to your collection and relive the history with every glance."
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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.8cm (9.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 1980s, amidst the Falklands War. In a remarkable act of generosity and solidarity, The Newcastle Breweries Ltd donated a staggering eight and a half thousand bottles of beer to the Falkland Islands. This heartwarming gesture aimed to bring some comfort and respite to the brave soldiers stationed in this remote conflict zone. The image captures an iconic moment as an RAF Hercules aircraft is being loaded with crates upon crates of ale at RAF Lyneham. The sheer scale of this operation is awe-inspiring, highlighting the lengths taken by both military personnel and civilians alike to support those fighting on foreign soil. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, it's impossible not to appreciate the significance behind each bottle being carefully transported across vast distances. Beyond its obvious purpose as a refreshing beverage, these beers symbolize camaraderie, unity, and perhaps even a temporary escape from the harsh realities of war. While commercial use may not be mentioned here, what truly shines through is humanity's ability to come together during times of strife. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict and uncertainty, acts of kindness can transcend borders and provide solace when it's needed most.
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