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Fine Art Print : Supermarine Spitfire 9B / IXB
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Supermarine Spitfire 9B / IXB
Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire 9B Taxiing to Take-Off for the First Lone Spitfire Sortie over Germany, Shooting Fighter, Gliders, Railway Wagons and Locomotives in an Area Between Aix-Le-Chapelle in France and Cologne in Germany, a Mission of 800 Miles Date: 1944
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Media ID 18398716
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1944 Aircraft Exterior Scramble Spit Spitfires Warbird
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image showcases the iconic Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire 9B / IXB, taxing for its first solo sortie over Germany during World War II. Courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print is a stunning representation of the determination and bravery of the RAF pilots. Bring this piece of aviation history into your home or office and let its timeless beauty inspire you every day.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 photograph, a Royal Air Force (RAF) Supermarine Spitfire 9B taxis along the grassy runway, gearing up for its first solo sortie over enemy territory during World War II. The year is 1944, and the location is between Aix-la-Chapelle in France and Cologne in Germany. The mission, code-named "LP," was a daring 800-mile round trip that would see the RAF pilot engage in combat against German fighter planes, as well as shoot down gliders, railway wagons, and locomotives. The Spitfire 9B, a sleek and powerful British single-seat fighter aircraft, is a formidable sight as it prepares for takeoff. Its distinctive curved wings and graceful lines are a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The pilot, clad in his flying gear, sits intently in the cockpit, focused on the task at hand. The engine roars to life, and the propeller begins to spin, kicking up a cloud of dust as the Spitfire moves forward. The backdrop of the photograph is a stark reminder of the war-torn landscape that lay before the RAF pilots during this period. The destruction wrought by the conflict is evident in the distant smoke plumes and the damaged buildings that can be seen in the background. Despite the danger, the Spitfire 9B and its pilots were a vital force in the Allied effort to turn the tide of the war in Europe. This photograph captures the raw power and determination of the RAF during a pivotal moment in history.
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