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Polish pilots of 303 Squadron, 1940
John Alexander Kent and the Polish pilots of 303 Squadron walking away from Hawker Hurricane during the Battle of Britain, 1940
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 5768833
Royal Air Force World War Two Polish Air Force
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 24.4cm x 18.2cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 spirit of determination and camaraderie among the Polish pilots of 303 Squadron during the pivotal moments of the Battle of Britain in 1940. The image features Flight Lieutenant John A. Kent (on the left), a British officer who served as a flight commander for the Polish squadron, and several unidentified Polish pilots, all walking away from their Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft. The Polish pilots, who had fled their homeland following the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany in 1939, were a vital contribution to the Allied forces during World War II. Formed in the United Kingdom in February 1940, 303 Squadron became one of the most successful RAF fighter units, with Polish pilots accounting for over 140 enemy aircraft destroyed. The Battle of Britain, which raged from July to October 1940, was a turning point in the war, as the Royal Air Force successfully defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). The Polish pilots played a crucial role in this victory, with their bravery and skill in the skies above southern England earning them the respect and admiration of their British comrades and the British public. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Polish pilots of 303 Squadron during the Battle of Britain and the significant impact they had on the outcome of the war. The image also underscores the shared commitment and unity between the Polish and British forces in their common fight against the Axis powers.
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