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Canvas Print : Boeing B-17 waist gunner
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Boeing B-17 waist gunner
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Media ID 14221745
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Add heroic history to your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic Boeing B-17 waist gunner image. This captivating piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the bravery and determination of World War II aviators right into your living space. The high-quality canvas print boasts vibrant colors and stunning detail, making it an impressive addition to any room. Relive history and start a conversation with this unique and authentic artwork.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 evocative photograph captures the intense focus and determination of a Boeing B-17 waist gunner during a bombing mission in World War II. The B-17 Flying Fortress, a iconic American heavy bomber, was a key asset in the United States Army Air Forces' strategic bombing campaign against Germany. The waist gunner, dressed in a bulky flight suit and protective goggles, leans out of the open waist window of the B-17, his arms braced against the cold metal as he scans the sky for enemy fighters. With a .50 caliber machine gun in each hand, he is the last line of defense for the bomber and its crew. The B-17's distinctive silhouette, with its distinctive nose art and bomb bay doors open, looms large in the background. The photograph captures the raw power and danger of air combat during the war. The B-17 was heavily armed, with multiple machine guns and bombs, but it was also a vulnerable target for enemy fighters. Waist gunners were essential to the survival of the bomber, as they were responsible for defending the plane from attack from all sides. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served in the military during World War II. The Boeing B-17 waist gunner was a crucial role in the war effort, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and dangerous world of air combat during this pivotal time in history.
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