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Aero Engine Factory Supplying Luftwaffe Blitzed By U. S. Fortresses
Aero Engine Factory Supplying Luftwaffe Blitzed By U.S. Fortresses.
The Gnome and Rhone aircraft factories at Le-Mans, France, which not only manufactured aero engines for the Luftwaffe, but also does considerable repair work on F.W 190 engines, was successfully bombed by the 8th Air Force Flying Fortresses on July 4th 1943.
(Picture) Bomb bursts spread across the adjacent aerodromes, the Gnome and Rhone plants, and )in foreground) the southern end of the Hege railway marshalling yards.
4th July 1943
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Le Mans
France
Media ID 21887829
© Mirrorpix
1943 Aerial Aerials Bombing Bombings France Smoke View Views Air Raid
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience history come to life with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "Aero Engine Factory Supplying Luftwaffe Blitzed By U.S. Fortresses" from Memory Lane Prints. This powerful image captures the pivotal moment during World War II when the Gnome and Rhone aircraft factories at Le-Mans, France, continued to supply the Luftwaffe despite relentless bombing by U.S. Fortresses. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with vibrant colors and high-quality materials, bringing the past to the present and adding a unique historical touch to your home or office decor. Order yours today and be a part of the story.
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 print captures the intense destruction caused by the United States' 8th Air Force Flying Fortresses as they targeted the Gnome and Rhone aircraft factories in Le-Mans, France on July 4th, 1943. The significance of this bombing lies not only in its impact on the Luftwaffe's aero engine supply chain but also in disrupting their repair work on F. W 190 engines. As one gazes at this image, bomb bursts can be seen spreading across the adjacent aerodromes and engulfing both the Gnome and Rhone plants. In the foreground, smoke billows from the southern end of Hege railway marshalling yards, further illustrating the extent of devastation inflicted upon these strategic targets. The photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment during World War II when aerial warfare played a crucial role in shaping history. It serves as a reminder of Europe's turbulent past and highlights how conflicts can ravage even seemingly peaceful landscapes. Preserved through time, this picture allows us to reflect on an era defined by war while appreciating humanity's resilience amidst chaos. Its historical value is immeasurable, providing future generations with visual evidence of significant events that shaped our world today.
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