Fine Art Print : WW1 / 1917 / AIR / GUYNEMER
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WW1 / 1917 / AIR / GUYNEMER
Guynemer downs two Germans in one minute and two more later in the day
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Media ID 585027
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Downs Germans Guynemer Minute Ww 1
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the heroism and history of World War I with our Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Guynemer downs two Germans in one minute and two more later in the day" (1917, AIR, WW1), showcases the bravery of French fighter pilot René Fonck, known as "The Ace of Aces," as he engages in combat over the Western Front. Commissioned by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, this exquisite print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office and relive the tales of valor and determination from the skies of World War I.
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 30.8cm x 53.3cm (12.1" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 the chaotic skies above the Western Front during World War 1, French Ace pilot René Fonck Guynemer (1894-1917) proved himself to be an unrelenting force against the German air fleet. On this fateful day in 1917, Guynemer, a 23-year-old flying ace with the Escadrille N.77, achieved an extraordinary feat in the span of just one minute. The photograph captures the moment immediately following his first double victory, as smoke trails from the wreckage of two German Fokker Eindecker planes crisscross the sky behind him. Guynemer's exploits began at 10:30 am, when he engaged in a fierce dogfight with a German Albatros D.III and a Fokker Eindecker. With quick reflexes and unwavering determination, he managed to down both enemy planes within the same minute. The first victory came when he fired a burst of bullets into the Albatros' fuel tank, causing it to burst into flames. The second victory was even more dramatic, as he skillfully maneuvered his Nieuport 17 fighter to outmaneuver the Fokker Eindecker, sending it plummeting to the ground. But Guynemer's success didn't end there. Later that same day, he went on to claim two more German planes, bringing his total number of confirmed victories to 12. This heroic performance earned him the nickname "The Sphinx of the Skies" and solidified his place in the annals of military aviation history. This evocative photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the intense and dangerous world of aerial combat during World War 1. It stands as a testament to the bravery and skill of pilots like Guynemer, who risked their lives to change the course of history.
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