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Japanese Zero aircraft on the deck of the Akagi
Japanese Zero aircraft on the deck of the aircraft carrier Akagi (scuttled following the Battle of Midway in June 1942.
circa 1942
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Media ID 14396146
© Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
1942 Carrier Deck Midway Zeros
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Japanese Zero aircraft print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken from the Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans Prints Online archive, depicts Japanese Zero aircraft gracefully lined up on the deck of the aircraft carrier Akagi. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs, this print brings to life the dramatic events of the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Relive the past with this exquisite piece of military history.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of tension and intensity on the deck of the Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi during the early stages of World War II. The Akagi, a formidable vessel and flagship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's First Carrier Striking Force, played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater of the war, most notably in the historic Battle of Midway in June 1942. In the image, a line of Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft, the backbone of the Japanese naval air arm at the time, are seen taxying on the carrier's deck. The Zero, with its distinctive long-range capabilities, maneuverability, and powerful armament, was a formidable opponent for Allied forces. The pilots, clad in their traditional blue flight suits and helmets, are seen busily preparing their aircraft for takeoff, their determined expressions reflecting the gravity of the situation. The Akagi, which would be scuttled following the Battle of Midway due to extensive damage, looms in the background, her flight deck a hive of activity. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role the Akagi and her Zero aircraft played in the Pacific War, and the high stakes involved in the aerial battles that would ultimately determine the outcome of the conflict. This photograph, taken circa 1942, is a rare and evocative glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the events and personnel that shaped the course of World War II in the Pacific.
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