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Fine Art Print : War Correspondents fly to France, 1939
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War Correspondents fly to France, 1939
British and American war correspondents prepare to fly to France in the early weeks of World War II. All wear officers uniform but without the usual distinguishing marks of rank. The journalists are, O. D. Gallagher (Daily Express), Tom Darlow (Daily Herald), J. L. Hodson (Allied Newspapers), R. N. Walling (Reuters), W. Ford (Paramount), S. R. G. Bonnett (Gaumont British), G. Tebbutt (Australian Newspaper Services), W. M. Henry (Columbia Broadcasting Company) and F. Gervasi (Colliers Magazine). Date: 1939
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "War Correspondents Fly to France, 1939" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you to the early days of World War II. Witness the intense focus and determination of British and American war correspondents as they prepare for their flight to France, all dressed in officers' uniforms, yet without the usual insignia of rank. Add this evocative piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.1cm (21" x 13")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a group of intrepid war correspondents from Britain and America prepare for their departure to France in the early days of World War II. The journalists, all dressed in officers' uniforms but without the usual distinguishing marks of rank, are seen standing in a line, ready to board a military aircraft. Among them are O. D. Gallagher from the Daily Express, Tom Darlow of the Daily Herald, J. L. Hodson from Allied Newspapers, R. N. Walling of Reuters, W. Ford from Paramount, S. R. G. Bonnett from Gaumont British, G. Tebbutt from Australian Newspaper Services, and W. M. Henry from the Columbia Broadcasting Company. The photograph captures a sense of urgency and determination as these journalists, who were responsible for reporting on the events of the war to the world, prepare to embark on their dangerous mission. The absence of rank insignia on their uniforms underscores the unique role they played as neutral observers, granted access to the front lines to document the unfolding conflict. The year is 1939, and the world is on the brink of a global conflict that will last for six long years. These journalists, armed with their notebooks and cameras, were among the first to bear witness to the horrors and triumphs of the war, bringing the news back to their respective audiences and shaping public opinion. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role that war correspondents play in times of crisis, and the sacrifices they make in the pursuit of truth and understanding.
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