Poster Print : Royal Engineer adjusting a Flying Dustbin charge; Second W
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Royal Engineer adjusting a Flying Dustbin charge; Second W
Photograph showing a soldier of the Royal Engineers preparing a Flying Dustbin explosive charge, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) tank was equipped with a Petard mortar, designed to attack bunkers and concrete strongholds. The charge fired by the mortar was popularly known as a Flying Dustbin
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Media ID 4384721
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1944 Adjusting Armoured Attack Bunkers Charge Churchill Concrete Engineer Engineers Equipped Explosive Fired Mortar Petard Popularly Preparing Strongholds Tank Avre Designed
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of poster prints, featuring the captivating image "Royal Engineer adjusting a Flying Dustbin charge; Second World War" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you back in time to the battlefields of France during 1944. Witness the intensity and determination of a Royal Engineer soldier as he meticulously prepares a Flying Dustbin explosive charge on an Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE) Churchill. This iconic image is an essential addition to any military history or war memorabilia collection, showcasing the courage and innovation of the Royal Engineers during wartime. Order your high-quality poster print today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 48.6cm x 42cm (19.1" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and historically significant photograph captures a Royal Engineer in action, adjusting a Flying Dustbin explosive charge on a Churchill AVRE tank during World War II in France, 1944. The soldier is meticulously preparing the charge, designed to attack bunkers and concrete strongholds with precision.
The Churchill AVRE tank was equipped with a Petard mortar, which fired the popularly known "Flying Dustbin" charge. This specialized vehicle played a crucial role in breaching enemy defenses and providing support for ground troops during combat operations.
The image showcases the dedication and bravery of the Royal Engineers who risked their lives to ensure the success of military missions. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom and democracy during one of the darkest periods in human history.
As we reflect on this historical moment captured in time, we are reminded of the importance of honoring and preserving our shared past. This photograph is an important piece of our collective history, shedding light on the courage and ingenuity displayed by soldiers like this Royal Engineer who played a vital role in shaping our world today.
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