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Poster Print : The main body of the Royal Navy Task force that is going to the Falklands set sail
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The main body of the Royal Navy Task force that is going to the Falklands set sail
The main body of the Royal Navy Task force that is going to the Falklands set sail. The carriers Invincible and Hermes leave Portsmouth on this mornings high tide. Pictured, the carrier Invincible begins its long voyage to the Falklands. Small boats join in the rapturous send-off. 5th April 1982
Stone and Macdonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Portsmouth
England
DM 82 1787
Media ID 21850163
© Mirrorpix
Aerial Argentine Carrier Falklands Falklands Conflict Falklands Crisis Falklands War Fleet Invade Invasion Leave Leaving Portsmouth Warship 1982
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image of the Royal Navy Task Force setting sail from Portsmouth for the Falklands War. Witness the historic moment as the carriers Invincible and Hermes leave the harbor on a morning high tide. This evocative print, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, captures the courage and determination of those who answered the call to defend British sovereignty. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and relive the spirit of that pivotal moment in 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 59.4cm x 39.4cm (23.4" x 15.5")
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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This print from Memory Lane Prints captures a historic moment in British history - the departure of the main body of the Royal Navy Task force that set sail for the Falklands on April 5th, 1982. The carriers Invincible and Hermes can be seen gracefully leaving Portsmouth harbor at high tide, embarking on their long voyage to the South Atlantic. The image exudes a sense of anticipation and determination as small boats join in a rapturous send-off. It is an aerial shot that showcases the sheer magnitude of this military operation, with warships stretching across the horizon. This photograph encapsulates both the scale and significance of this pivotal moment during the Falklands Conflict. As tensions escalated between Britain and Argentina over sovereignty claims to these remote islands, this task force represented Britain's resolute response to defend its territory. The carrier Invincible takes center stage in this picture, symbolizing strength and resolve as it begins its journey towards battle. Stone and Macdonald skillfully captured not only a historical event but also conveyed emotions through their lens. This print serves as a powerful reminder of sacrifice, bravery, and national pride exhibited by those who participated in one of Britain's most significant military campaigns in recent memory.
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