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Poster Print : British Army Airspeed Horsa Glider Force
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British Army Airspeed Horsa Glider Force
circa 1944: Four British Army Airspeed Horsa gliders with their tails detached for unloading and a Waco Hadrian glider all safely landed in a field. Gliders were used as troop carriers in the Allied invasion of Europe. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
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Keystone
Media ID 11303854
1940 1949 Aeroplane Air Vehicle Army British Culture Glider Gliding Military Military Aeroplane Politics Unloading Weaponry World War Ii Detached
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Experience the thrill of history with our British Army Airspeed Horsa Glider Force poster print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This captivating image, taken circa 1944, showcases the bravery and determination of the British military as four Horsa gliders and a Waco Hadrian glider gracefully land in a lush green field. The tails of the Horsa gliders have been skillfully detached for unloading, adding an authentic touch to this remarkable scene. Transport yourself back in time and adorn your walls with this evocative and inspiring piece of military history."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42.6cm x 42cm (16.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 captures a significant moment in history during the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944. The image showcases four British Army Airspeed Horsa gliders, their tails detached for unloading, alongside a Waco Hadrian glider, all safely landed in a vast field. These gliders played an instrumental role as troop carriers during World War II. The archival photograph provides a glimpse into the military aeroplanes used by the British Army at that time. It highlights the ingenuity and strategic planning involved in transporting troops to various locations swiftly and efficiently. The rural scene adds to the authenticity of this historical snapshot. The image is a testament to British culture and its commitment to defending freedom during times of war. With no people visible, it emphasizes the focus on machinery and weaponry utilized by the army. Keystone/Getty Images has expertly captured this iconic moment from World War II, showcasing not only the bravery of soldiers but also highlighting how transportation played an essential role in military operations. This photograph serves as a reminder of our collective history and honors those who fought valiantly for peace.
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