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Framed Print : De Havilland Mosquito FB. VI
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De Havilland Mosquito FB. VI
De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI taking off from RAF Banff, February 1945
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 657625
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the stunning De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI Framed Print from our Media Storehouse collection, capturing the iconic moment of takeoff from RAF Banff in February 1945. This captivating image, taken by renowned aviation photographer Charles E. Brown, showcases the power and grace of this legendary RAF aircraft. The high-quality print is expertly framed and presented in a sleek, contemporary design, making it an impressive addition to any home or office. Relive the history and beauty of aviation with this exquisite De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI Framed Print.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of takeoff for a De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI, as it roars down the runway at RAF Banff in Scotland during the winter of 1945. The Mosquito, a versatile and iconic aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II, is seen here in its fighter-bomber configuration, with its distinctive cannon packs and bomb racks visible beneath the wings. The Mosquito was a ground-breaking design for its time, made primarily of wood and powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. Its advanced aerodynamic shape and lightweight construction made it one of the fastest and most maneuverable aircraft of the war. The Mosquito was used in various roles, including as a fighter, fighter-bomber, night fighter, and photo reconnaissance aircraft. RAF Banff, located on the northeast coast of Scotland, was an important base for the RAF during World War II. It was home to several squadrons of Mosquitoes, which were used for operations over Norway, Germany, and the Baltic Sea. The harsh winter conditions at the airfield are evident in this photograph, with snow covering the ground and the breath of the crew members visible in the cold air. Charles E. Brown, the photographer, captured this image with a keen eye for detail and a sense of drama. The smoke trailing behind the Mosquito, the determined expressions of the crew, and the sense of power and motion conveyed by the photograph make it a compelling reminder of the courage and skill of the RAF pilots who flew these remarkable aircraft during the darkest days of World War II.
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