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WW2 Greetings Card, R. A. F. Spitfire
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WW2 Greetings Card, R. A. F. Spitfire
A small WW2 greetings card with an attached metallic Spitfire fighter plane, placed over a night sky with search lights beaming up. Date: circa 1940s
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Attached Beaming Giftware Lights Metallic Search Spitfire
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This striking print captures a small WW2 greetings card featuring the iconic R. A. F. Spitfire fighter plane, attached to the front with metallic detail, set against a dramatic night sky backdrop illuminated by search lights beaming up into the darkness. The date of this unique piece is estimated to be from the 1940s, during the height of World War II.
The Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) Spitfire remains one of the most recognizable symbols of British military history and heroism during wartime. Its sleek design and powerful presence in combat made it a favorite among pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
The juxtaposition of this intricate greetings card with its attached miniature Spitfire against the ominous night sky evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when bravery and sacrifice were commonplace virtues in defense of freedom and democracy.
As we reflect on this historical artifact from the March of Women Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, we are reminded of the resilience and determination displayed by those who fought valiantly during WWII, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations to come.
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