Poster Print : Sperry bomb sight in action by G. H. Davis
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Sperry bomb sight in action by G. H. Davis
Precision bombing: the Sperry bomb sight in action during a raid, Second World War. The flight of bombs is controlled by a mechanism guided by a skilled bombardier. Date: 1944
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1944 Action Bomb Bombardier Bombing Bombs Control Controlled Controlling Davis Firing Guided Guiding Gunner Invention Mechanism Operation Pilot Precision Raid Sight Skill Skilled Sperry Technology
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of captivating poster prints, featuring the iconic image "Precision bombing: the Sperry bomb sight in action during a raid" by G.H. Davis. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to the Second World War era. Witness the intensity of a bombing mission as a skilled bombardier meticulously guides the flight of bombs using the advanced Sperry bomb sight. This historic image is a testament to the precision and determination during wartime operations. Add this inspiring and thought-provoking poster print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your space.
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 40.6cm x 59.4cm (16" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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
Precision Bombing: The Sperry Bomb Sight in Action during a Raid (1944) by G. H. Davis captures a pivotal moment in the history of aerial warfare. In this black-and-white photograph, a Sperry bomb sight is seen in operation during a Second World War bombing raid. The sight, a crucial invention that revolutionized the accuracy of airborne bombing, is guided by a skilled bombardier as he releases a flight of bombs. The bombs are controlled mid-air, their trajectory adjusted by the bomb sight mechanism to ensure they hit their intended target with pinpoint accuracy. The Sperry bomb sight, a technological marvel of its time, was a significant advancement in wartime operations. It allowed pilots to drop bombs from high altitudes with precision, reducing the need for low-level, dangerous flights over enemy territory. The sight, mounted in the nose of the aircraft, used a gyroscopic system to maintain a steady aim, even in turbulent conditions. This photograph, taken in 1944, shows the bomb sight in action during a raid. The flight of bombs is released in a controlled manner, their trajectory adjusted by the bombardier to ensure they hit their mark. The pilot, focused intently on the task at hand, operates the aircraft, providing the stability and maneuverability necessary for the bombardier to do his job effectively. The Sperry bomb sight was a game-changer in the Second World War, enabling the Allied forces to inflict significant damage on their enemies with minimal collateral damage. Its invention and use marked a new era in the history of air warfare, one that would continue to evolve and shape military strategy for decades to come.
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