Greetings Card : WW1 - French air reconnaisance, 1914
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WW1 - French air reconnaisance, 1914
WW1 - French air-scouts on a Breguet biplane. A Sergeant of Engineers is piloting, one passenger is observing the country below, the other throws out a cylindrical case containing a message. Date: 1914
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Airmen Biplane Breguet Case Casing Cylinder Cylindrical Dropping Drops Engineer Information Intelligence Message Notes Observer Observes Observing Operate Operating Operation Patrol Patrolling Pilot Piloting Reconnaisance Sergeant Throwing Throws Scouts
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our captivating WW1-themed greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design, "French Air Reconnaissance, 1914," showcases a Breguet biplane in action, carrying out a crucial reconnaissance mission. Observe two intrepid airmen – a Sergeant of Engineers skillfully piloting the aircraft, while one passenger scans the terrain below. The other passenger throws out a cylindrical case containing an important message. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, adds an authentic touch to your greeting card, making it a thoughtful and unique choice for history enthusiasts and aviation lovers alike. Send a piece of history with every message.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the early days of military aviation during World War I, with two French air scouts conducting a reconnaissance mission aboard a Breguet biplane in 1914. The aircraft, a symbol of innovation and progress during this time, is piloted by a sergeant of engineers, his focused expression and steady hands at the controls reflecting the importance of precision and skill in their mission. One passenger, an observer, intently studies the terrain below through binoculars, gathering valuable intelligence for their commanders. The other passenger, with a cylindrical case in hand, prepares to throw it out, likely containing a message or notes to be delivered to troops on the ground. The Breguet biplane, with its open cockpit and exposed engine, offers a glimpse into the daring and dangerous world of early aviation, as these brave airmen braved the skies to provide crucial information for their troops, paving the way for the evolution of military aviation and the eventual dominance of air power in modern warfare.
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