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Paul Defiant two-seater Fighter Aircraft, WW2
RAF Paul Defiant two-seater Fighter Aircraft, WW2 Date: 1942
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Media ID 23459634
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Defiant Propeller Seater Two Seat
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our stunning Fine Art Print of the Paul Defiant two-seater Fighter Aircraft from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, dated 1942, transports you back in time to the heart of World War II. The Paul Defiant, a unique design among RAF fighters, was known for its defensive armament of twelve machine guns, providing effective protection for its crew. Add this beautiful print to your collection and relive the courage and determination of the past. Order your Fine Art Print of Paul Defiant two-seater Fighter Aircraft from our Media Storehouse range today.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 28.5cm (21" x 11.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 sleek lines and powerful presence of a Paul Defiant Mk.I two-seater fighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. Dated to 1942, this image freezes a moment in time as the aircraft prepares for a sortie over the battlefields of Europe. The Paul Defiant, a unique design for its time, was a radar-equipped night fighter, featuring an all-metal monocoque construction and a distinctive open cockpit layout with one gunner seated behind the pilot. The aircraft's primary role was to use its airborne radar to detect enemy formations in the darkened skies, and then engage them with its four forward-firing Browning machine guns. The Paul Defiant entered service with the RAF in 1939, and despite initial teething problems, it proved to be an effective weapon against the Luftwaffe's night bombers. The aircraft's radar system, codenamed 'AI Mk.I,' was a groundbreaking innovation for its time, allowing the Defiant to fly blind and engage enemy formations in the dark. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and innovation of the RAF pilots and ground crew who operated the Paul Defiant during the darkest days of the Second World War. The open cockpit, with its twin seats and array of dials and switches, speaks to the intense focus and concentration required to fly and fight in such a demanding environment. The propeller blades, spinning in the foreground, add a sense of motion and energy to the image, while the dark clouds in the background hint at the perilous missions that lay ahead.
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