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Poster Print : Wings For Victory
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Wings For Victory
Wings For Victory More Savings - More Wings. Poster encouraging Britains to save money, aiding the war effort, specificially in the construction of new Lancaster Bomber aircraft for the RAF
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Bombers Bombing Lancaster Loan Raid Savings Victory Wings Ww 2 Ww Ii Bomber
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add historical charm to your walls with the 'Wings for Victory' poster from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image, titled 'More Savings - More Wings,' was originally created to encourage Britons to save money and contribute to the war effort during World War II. The poster features a powerful message about the importance of every penny saved in the construction of new Lancaster Bomber aircraft for the RAF. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this inspiring and authentic poster print from Media Storehouse.
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 40.1cm x 59.4cm (15.8" 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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative poster, titled "Wings for Victory - More Savings - More Wings," is a poignant reminder of the collective spirit and determination that drove the British people during World War II. The image, produced by an unknown artist, depicts a Royal Air Force Lancaster bomber taking flight against a backdrop of ominous clouds, with the words "Every Penny Saved Buys Another Wing for a RAF Bomber" inscribed below. The poster was part of a larger campaign launched by the British government in 1941, urging citizens to make sacrifices and save money to aid the war effort. The funds raised were used to construct new Lancaster bombers, which became a symbol of British resilience and innovation during the conflict. The Lancaster was a crucial component of the RAF's strategic bombing campaign against Germany, and its versatility and durability proved invaluable in the face of heavy German defenses. The poster's use of the royal crest and the slogan "Wings for Victory" underscores the sense of national pride and unity that characterized the British war effort. The image of the Lancaster bomber taking off, with its wings outstretched, also speaks to the idea of flight and freedom, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness of war. Today, this historic poster stands as a testament to the power of collective action and the indomitable spirit of the British people during World War II. It serves as a reminder that even small sacrifices can make a significant impact, and that working together, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges.
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