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Douglas Dakota picking up a glider, Normandy; Second World W
Illustration showing a Douglas Dakota, C-47 Skytrain, swooping down with a hook trailing to pick up a Waco glider, Normandy, France, 1944. This system of launching and towing a glider was designed as a time-saving measure, so that tug aircraft, such as the Dakota, could pick up gliders without landing. This illustration was made by the Illustrated London News special artist, C.E. Turner using information supplied by the US Ninth Air Force
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1944 Air Craft Dakota Glider Gliders Hook In Formation Landing Launching Measure Ninth Normandy Pick Picking Saving Special Supplied Swooping System Towing Trailing Turner Waco Designed Douglas Made Sky Train
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history with our authentic and captivating Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This exclusive image, "Douglas Dakota picking up a glider, Normandy; Second World War" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, vividly portrays the heroic efforts of the Allied forces during the D-Day invasion. Witness the iconic Douglas Dakota, C-47 Skytrain, skillfully maneuvering to pick up a Waco glider, as the skies above Normandy, France, echoed with the sounds of freedom in 1944. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Relive history with this powerful and evocative image, a testament to courage and resilience.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This illustration, created by C.E. Turner for the Illustrated London News in 1944, depicts a pivotal moment in the Second World War's European theater. In the image, a Douglas Dakota C-47 Skytrain, designated as a tug aircraft by the US Ninth Air Force, is shown swooping down to pick up a Waco glider over the Normandy region of France. The innovative system of launching and towing gliders without landing was a time-saving measure designed to expedite the delivery of troops and supplies to the battlefront. The Dakota, with a hook trailing behind, skillfully grasps the glider, which is suspended in the air. The glider, in turn, is being towed by a formation of other gliders. The image captures the precision and coordination required for this operation, which proved invaluable during the D-Day invasion and the subsequent liberation of Europe. The illustration, made by Turner using information supplied by the US Ninth Air Force, offers a unique glimpse into the historical significance of this tactic. The C-47 Skytrain, affectionately known as the "Gooney Bird," played a crucial role in the success of the Allied forces during World War II. Its ability to tow gliders, as demonstrated in this illustration, allowed for the rapid deployment of troops and supplies, ultimately contributing to the Allied victory in Europe. This illustration not only showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Allied forces but also provides a visual representation of the courage and determination that defined the war effort. The image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who served and the innovative solutions they employed to overcome adversity.
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