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WW1 - Patrolled U-Boat over Heligoland, German Islands
WW1 - An illustration showing two air-crafts patrolling over Heligoland. From their aeroplanes, they observe a U-Boat hidden in the rough waters of the North Sea. Date: 1915
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Aircrafts Heligoland Observe Observing Operate Operation Patrol Patrolling Uboat Patrolled
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.9cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image transports us back to the turbulent waters of the North Sea during World War I. In the year 1915, the skies above the German Islands of Heligoland played host to an intriguing aerial battle. Two intrepid aviators, ensconced in their open-cockpit biplanes, scan the rough waters below with unwavering focus. Their mission: to patrol for the elusive U-Boats that lurked beneath the surface, threatening Allied shipping lines. The U-Boat, a menacing presence in the early years of the war, was a formidable adversary. Its sleek, submerged form was almost invisible to the naked eye, making it a deadly weapon against Allied supply lines. The introduction of seaplanes and air patrols represented a significant shift in the war's tactics, offering a new perspective from which to detect and counteract these underwater threats. As the aviators fly overhead, they spot the telltale periscope and conning tower of a U-Boat, barely visible amidst the choppy waves. Their quick observation and reporting would prove crucial in alerting nearby Allied ships to the U-Boat's presence, potentially saving countless lives and valuable resources. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the innovative strategies and heroic efforts employed during the First World War, as both ground and air forces worked together to protect their nations and secure victory.
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