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Royal Air Force Captured Messerschmitt Bf 110C-5 AX772
Royal Air Force Captured Messerschmitt Bf 110C-5 AX772 (Luftwaffe 5F-CM of $(F)/14) (W.Nr. 2177) Buit by Gothaer Waggonfabrik AG 5F-CM was based at Cherbourg and intercepted during a reconnaissance mission on 21 July 1940 and forced to land in a beet field near Goodwood racecourse. Recovered to the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough it was repaired with parts from Bf 110C-5 2N-EP, which had been forced down near Wareham on 11 July 1940. Given the serial AX772 she was flown on 25 October 1940 and evaluated bu the RAE before transfer to the Air Fighting Development Unit at RAF Duxford on 13 October 1941. When transferred to No. 1426 (EAC) Flight at Duxford on 5 March 1942, the Luftwaffe camouflage had been replaced with standard RAF trainer colours of Dark Green and Dark Earth upper surfaces with Yellow undersides (this dates the photo to before then). AX772 continued to be flown up to November 1945 when it was put in storage at 47 MU RAF Sealand. Date: 1941
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1426 1941 1942 1945 Based Beet Camouflage Captured Cherbourg Colours Continued Dates Development Duxford Earth Establishment Evaluated Farnborough Flown Forced Goodwood Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Mission Parts Racecourse Reconnaissance Recovered Repaired Replaced Sealand Serial Standard Storage Surfaces Trainer Transfer Transferred Unit Wareham Intercepted Undersides Upper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image showcases the Royal Air Force's capture of a Messerschmitt Bf 110C-5 (AX772), a formidable Luftwaffe fighter plane. Originally built by Gothaer Waggonfabrik AG, this specific Bf 110C-5, designated 5F-CM, was based at Cherbourg. Witness the intricate details of this iconic warplane as it sits proudly on the runway, captured by the skilled lens of Mary Evans Picture Library. Bring this piece of aviation history into your home or office and relive the stories of bravery and innovation that shaped our past. Order your Fine Art Print today from Media Storehouse.
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 50.5cm x 40.6cm (19.9" 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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This photograph showcases the Royal Air Force's (RAF) captured Messerschmitt Bf 110C-5, registration number AX772, which was once a formidable Luftwaffe fighter during World War II. The Bf 110C-5, call sign 5F-CM, was based at Cherbourg and intercepted during a reconnaissance mission on 21 July 1940. After a successful interception, the German aircraft was forced to land in a beet field near Goodwood racecourse. Upon recovery, AX772 was transported to the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough for repairs. Due to the unavailability of spare parts, the RAE utilized components from another captured Bf 110C-5, registration number 2N-EP, which had been forced down near Wareham on 11 July 1940. Following repairs, AX772 took to the skies once more on 25 October 1940, undergoing rigorous evaluation by the RAE. Subsequently, AX772 was transferred to the Air Fighting Development Unit (AFDU) at RAF Duxford on 13 October 1941. At this time, the Luftwaffe camouflage had been replaced with standard RAF trainer colours of Dark Green and Dark Earth upper surfaces with Yellow undersides, as seen in this photograph. AX772 continued to serve the RAF until November 1945, when it was put in storage at 47 MU RAF Sealand. This historic image offers a unique glimpse into the RAF's efforts to evaluate and utilize captured enemy aircraft during the war.
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