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Poster Print : Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun in V Shop, Swindon Works c. 1915
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Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun in V Shop, Swindon Works c. 1915
This striking image shows a newly made 6 pdr Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun complete with mounting platform and protective skirting. The manufacturing for all parts of the gun and surrounds was carried out in the Boiler (V) Shop. Some of the old equipment in V Shop was adapted for the deep boring of the gun barrels and breeches, but new machines were also purchased by Swindon Works for the specialised work. Due to the large amount of munitions work required for the war effort, a special arrangement was made for Swindon to purchase equipment and charge it to the Government account
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 20172660
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Swindon Works World War 1 Anti Aircraft Gun Nordenfelt
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of poster prints, featuring an awe-inspiring image from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating photograph showcases a newly manufactured 6 pdr Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun, proudly displayed at Swindon Works around 1915. The gun is meticulously depicted with its sturdy mounting platform and protective skirting, offering a glimpse into the rich history of military engineering during World War I. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for avid history enthusiasts and military collectors alike.
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 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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> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> The Railway at War
> First World War
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> The Railway at War
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Swindon Works
> Locomotive Works
> V Shop
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Swindon Works
> Locomotive Works
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back to the year 1915, amidst the chaos of World War I. The image showcases a newly manufactured 6 pdr Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun, proudly displayed in the V Shop at Swindon Works. Every component of this formidable weapon, including its mounting platform and protective skirting, was meticulously crafted within these walls. The V Shop served as the epicenter for all manufacturing related to the Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun and its surroundings. To meet the demands of war production, both old equipment adapted for deep boring and new machines were acquired by Swindon Works. This enabled them to produce these essential weapons efficiently and effectively. Given the urgent need for munitions during this tumultuous period, an extraordinary arrangement was made between Swindon Works and the government. The works had permission to purchase necessary equipment on behalf of national defense efforts while charging it directly to the Government account. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience during times of conflict. It stands as a reminder of how industries like Swindon Works played an instrumental role in supporting their nations' war efforts through innovation and resourcefulness.
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