Fine Art Print : Mortar, 2 In Mk Vii* Airborne
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Mortar, 2 In Mk Vii* Airborne
Mk VII* 2 in mortar. Used by airborne forces during World War Two, 1945 (c). The 2 inch Mortar, introduced into service in 1938, was a light weapon designed for close support fire for infantry. Originally equipped with a base-plate and sights, it was modified during the war to a very simplified form. This model, produced in 1944 for use by airborne troops, is simply a metal tube with the sighting reduced to a white line on the barrel. The High Explosive or Smoke bomb is dropped down the barrel and fired by a simple lever. The maximum range is 430 metres (500 yards). Date: circa 1945
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Media ID 14404322
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1938 1945 Airborne Close Equipped Forces Inch Infantry Introduced Mortar Originally Support Used Weapon Designed
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of warfare with our Fine Art Print of 'Mortar, 2 In Mk Vii* Airborne' from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intensity and determination of airborne forces during World War Two as they deploy the iconic 2 inch Mortar, a light weapon introduced in 1938 for close support fire. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor and bring a piece of historical military heritage into your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 34cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a 2 inch Mk VII* Airborne Mortar, a light weapon used for close support fire by infantry during World War Two. Introduced into service in 1938, this mortar was originally equipped with a base-plate and sights. However, during the war, it was simplified for use by airborne troops, resulting in a metal tube with a reduced sighting line on the barrel. The mortar functions by dropping a High Explosive or Smoke bomb down the barrel and firing it with a simple lever. With a maximum range of 430 metres (500 yards), this mortar was an essential tool for providing fire support to infantry units in the field. This particular mortar was produced in 1944, and its simplified design allowed for easy transportation by airborne forces. The image is believed to have been taken circa 1945, during the final stages of the war. The 2 inch Mortar was a crucial weapon in the arsenal of Allied forces during World War Two, and its legacy continues to be felt in modern military tactics.
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