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Poster Print : Grumman Hellcat I
Poster Prints from Royal Air Force
Grumman Hellcat I
Grumman Hellcat I aircraft of 1847 Squadron Fa, 1944
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 639891
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection of high-quality poster prints: the iconic Grumman Hellcat I by Charles E. Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This captivating image captures the Grumman Hellcat I of 1847 Squadron FA, as it proudly served in the Royal Air Force during 1944. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this historic aircraft to life, transporting you back in time. Our poster prints are produced using the finest materials and printing techniques to ensure a stunning, long-lasting display. Add this iconic piece of aviation history to your home or office today and relive the heroic stories of the past.
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 52.4cm x 42cm (20.6" 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 evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the Grumman Hellcat I, as it roars across the sky, leaving a trail of vapor in its wake. The image, taken in 1944, depicts this iconic fighter aircraft of the 1847 Squadron, FA (Fleet Air Arm) of the Royal Air Force (RAF), during the pivotal period of World War Two. The Grumman Hellcat I was a formidable weapon in the skies, known for its exceptional performance and versatility. Its distinctive inverted gull-wing design, powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine, and heavy armament made it a force to be reckoned with against the formidable German Luftwaffe. The 1847 Squadron, FA was part of the British Pacific Fleet and played a crucial role in the Pacific Theatre of World War Two. The squadron's Hellcats provided invaluable support during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, one of the largest naval battles in history, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle ever fought. This photograph, taken by renowned aviation photographer Charles E. Brown, captures the intensity and focus of the pilot as he expertly maneuvers the Hellcat through the clouds. The image is a testament to the bravery and skill of the pilots who flew these magnificent machines during the war, and serves as a reminder of the pivotal role the RAF and its allies played in securing victory in World War Two.
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