Canvas Print : An S. A. S. parachute operation in the Malayan jungle
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An S. A. S. parachute operation in the Malayan jungle
A squadron of 57 Special Air Service (S.A.S.) paratroops parachuting into the deep Perak jungle searching for Malayan Communists. Date: 1952
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Media ID 14205674
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1952 Communists Jungle Malayan Operation Parachute Parachuting Paratroops Perak Special Squadron
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of history with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an extraordinary image of a S.A.S. parachute operation in the Malayan jungle. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a squadron of 57 Special Air Service (S.A.S.) paratroops in action during a mission to search for Malayan Communists in 1952. The lush, green jungle serves as a breathtaking backdrop to the determination and courage of these elite soldiers. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the excitement of the past with our high-quality, vibrant Canvas Prints.
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 17.8cm x 53.3cm (7" x 21")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a squadron of 57 Special Air Service (S.A.S.) paratroops can be seen descending into the dense and verdant Perak jungle of Malaya in 1952. The British military unit, renowned for its elite status and unconventional tactics, was deployed in the region to search for Malayan Communist insurgents who had been waging a guerrilla war against the British colonial administration since the late 1940s. The S.A.S. troops are seen exiting their aircraft in a well-coordinated jump, each man poised and ready to deploy their parachutes as they leave the safety of the airborne platform. The jungle below, teeming with lush vegetation and vibrant colors, offers a stark contrast to the stark, monochrome image of the soldiers in mid-air. The Malayan Emergency, as the conflict came to be known, was a protracted and challenging campaign for the British military. The rugged terrain of the jungle, combined with the elusive nature of the enemy, made traditional military tactics largely ineffective. The S.A.S. paratroopers, with their expertise in unconventional warfare, were an essential component of the British response. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Malayan jungle campaign, showcasing the bravery and determination of the S.A.S. troops as they embarked on their mission to root out the communist insurgents from their jungle strongholds. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex and often overlooked chapter in the annals of British military history in the 1950s.
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