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Messerschmitt Bf-109E-1
Messerschmitt Bf-109 of Luftwaffe Stab 3./ Jagdgeschwader 26 Which Force-Landed in a Field in Kent, Southern England UK after Being Shot-Down by Squadron Leader Henry C Sawyer in a Spitfire 1 of 65 Squadron RAF During the Battle-Of-Britain. the Bf-109 Pilot Was Geschwader-Adjutant, Oberleutenant Werner Bartels Who Was Captured Seriously Wounded and Taken Prisoner. This Aircraft Wa Slater Put on Display in a Car Park in Croydon, South London, UK. the Bf-109 Had Been Escorting an Attack Against a Convoy of UK Ships in the Thames Estuary, Led by Major Adolf Galland Date: 1940
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite Messerschmitt Bf-109E-1 Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the iconic Messerschmitt fighter plane that force-landed in a field in Kent, Southern England, after being shot down by Squadron Leader Henry C Sawyer in a Spitfire 1 of 65. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office and relive the tales of bravery and adventure with our Fine Art Print collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.3cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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In this evocative image, the wreckage of a Messerschmitt Bf-109E-1 lies crumpled in a field in Kent, Southern England, following its forceful landing after being shot down during the intense aerial combat of the Battle of Britain. The German fighter, a formidable machine of the Luftwaffe, had been escorting an attack against a convoy of UK ships in the Thames Estuary, led by Major Adolf Galland, on a fateful day in 1940. At the helm of the pursuing Spitfire 1, which brought down the Bf-109, was Squadron Leader Henry C Sawyer of the RAF's 65 Squadron. The German pilot, identified as Oberleutenant Werner Bartels and the Geschwader-Adjutant of Jagdgeschwader 26, was captured seriously wounded and taken prisoner. The Bf-109, with its distinctive Me 109 insignia, had been a formidable adversary in the skies above the UK. Its capture represented a significant victory for the RAF during this critical period in the war. After being recovered, the damaged aircraft was put on display in a car park in Croydon, South London, serving as a poignant reminder of the fierce battles that had taken place overhead. This image captures the raw power and intensity of the air war during World War II, with the wreckage of the Bf-109 standing as a testament to the courage and skill of the pilots engaged in this pivotal conflict. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during this period and the indelible impact of the Battle of Britain on the course of the war.
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