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HMS Egret. Egret Class sloop HMS Egret
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1762363
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
18x24 inch Poster Print
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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
HMS Egret: A Symbol of Naval Power and Aviation Innovation in the Interwar Period This evocative photograph captures the sleek lines and impressive presence of HMS Egret, an Egret Class sloop of the Royal Navy, as it cuts through the water during the interwar period. The image, taken by the renowned Royal Air Force (RAF) photographer Charles E. Brown, offers a glimpse into the naval and aviation history of the time. Commissioned in 1936, HMS Egret was one of ten Egret Class sloops built for the Royal Navy. These versatile ships were designed to serve as both patrol vessels and auxiliary minelayers, equipped with a complement of up to 12 mines. The Egret Class sloops were also notable for their advanced aviation capabilities, featuring a large hangar and a flight deck capable of accommodating a seaplane. The photograph showcases the Egret's distinctive features, including its tall, tapered funnel, narrow hull, and the distinctive shape of its mast and rigging. The ship's guns are clearly visible, adding to its imposing appearance. The photograph also reveals the presence of a seaplane on the flight deck, highlighting the Egret's role as a pioneer in the integration of naval and aviation capabilities. The interwar period was a time of significant innovation and change in both the Royal Navy and the RAF. This photograph of HMS Egret serves as a powerful reminder of the naval power and aviation prowess that defined this era. The image also underscores the important role that photography played in documenting and preserving the history of the Royal Navy and the RAF, thanks to the skill and dedication of photographers like Charles E. Brown.
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