Mounted Print : Bombs and bombing, methods and types of projectiles
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Bombs and bombing, methods and types of projectiles
The aerial bomber and his waepons: The wimperis sight used in the R.A.F in conjunction with a press-button bomb-release to ensure hitting the target; and other methods of bomb attack. Date: 1939
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Aircrafts Attack Bomb Bombing Bombs Davis Dive Projectile Projectiles Weapon Wellington Weapons
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Discover the thrilling history of aerial bombing in our Media Storehouse collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating range of Rights Managed images showcases various methods and types of projectiles used during wartime, with a focus on the R.A.F and their advanced technologies. Witness the power of the Wimperis sight and its press-button bomb-release system, designed for pinpoint accuracy. Delve deeper into the past with evocative images of bombers and their arsenal from the year 1939. Experience history in a new light with these intriguing and authentic photographs.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.8cm x 20.3cm (5.4" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw power and destructive capability of aerial bombing during the early years of World War II. The image shows an R.A.F (Royal Air Force) pilot in the cockpit of a Wellington bomber, intently focusing on his target through the Wimperis sight. The Wimperis sight, a sophisticated bombing aid, was instrumental in ensuring accurate bombing runs and increasing the effectiveness of air attacks. The Wellington bomber, a key aircraft in the R.A.F's arsenal during the early stages of the war, was equipped with various types of bombs, including high-explosive and incendiary projectiles. The press-button bomb-release, visible in the foreground, allowed the pilot to quickly and efficiently drop his payload. Bombing from the air was a relatively new and devastating military tactic, first employed during World War I. By the 1930s, significant advancements had been made in both the design of bombers and the types of bombs they carried. Dive-bombing, a particularly effective method, involved the pilot deliberately diving towards the target at a steep angle, releasing the bombs just before pulling up to avoid the impact. This photograph, taken in 1939, serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power that the skies held during this period. The image is a testament to the technological advancements of the time and the strategic importance of air power in modern warfare.
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