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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
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the extraordinary with Media Storehouse Metal Prints! Witness the historic moment as eight and a half thousand bottles of beer, generously donated by The Newcastle Breweries Ltd for the Sunday Mirror, are loaded onto an RAF Hercules at RAF Lyneham, ready for their epic journey to the Falkland Islands. Our high-quality metal prints bring this unique scene to life, with vibrant colors and stunning detail that will make it a conversation starter in any room. Order yours today and relive the adventure every day!
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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