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Poster Print : Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen
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Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1481789
© Royal Air Force Museum Collection
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This striking image, captured by Sanke at the Royal Air Force Museum, brings to life the legendary figure of the First World War's most famous fighter pilot. The high-quality print showcases the intricate details of von Richthofen's uniform and the intensity in his gaze, transporting you back in time to the epic battles of the Great War. Hang this historic piece in your home or office to inspire, educate, and evoke a sense of adventure and heroism. Bring a piece of aviation history into your space with the Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen 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 38.1cm x 59.4cm (15" 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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> Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum
> World War Two
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, the famed German fighter pilot and ace of aces in World War I, is captured in a moment of quiet reflection. The image, taken by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum, offers a rare glimpse into the personal side of this enigmatic military figure. Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the "Red Baron," was a German military aviator who served in the Imperial German Army Air Service during World War I. He is credited with shooting down 80 enemy aircraft, making him the highest-scoring fighter pilot of the war. His distinctive red triplane, adorned with a black cross, became a symbol of German military might and a target for Allied pilots. Despite his fearsome reputation on the battlefield, this photograph reveals a more introspective side of the Rittmeister. He is seen sitting alone, with his arms resting on his knees and his gaze fixed on the horizon. The expression on his face is thoughtful, almost contemplative, suggesting that he is lost in thought or deep in reflection. The photograph was likely taken during one of the rare moments of respite between the intense aerial combat that characterized the war. The desolate landscape in the background, with its barren trees and rolling hills, underscores the harsh and unforgiving nature of the battlefield. Despite the passage of time, this photograph continues to captivate audiences and serve as a reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of the men and women who fought in the Great War. It invites us to consider not only the heroics and bravery of the Red Baron, but also the human side of a man who remains an enduring symbol of military history.
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