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Framed Print : Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC
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Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC
Captain Albert Ball VC DSO** MC
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1481793
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Print of "Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC" by F N Birkett from the prestigious RAF Museum. This iconic piece pays homage to the legendary British World War I flying ace, Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC. The intricately detailed image brings to life the bravery and heroism of this aviation pioneer, who holds the record for the most victories in aerial combat. Adorn your walls with this inspiring tribute to Captain Ball's enduring legacy, expertly framed to preserve its beauty and integrity. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the determined and focused gaze of Captain Albert Ball VC DSO** MC, a British flying ace of the First World War. The image, taken by renowned photographer F N Birkett, portrays Ball in his Royal Flying Corps uniform, adorned with the distinguished decorations he earned for his exceptional bravery and skill in combat. Ball, who was born in Nottingham, England, in 1896, joined the British Army in 1914 and later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. He quickly distinguished himself as a formidable pilot, shooting down a total of 44 enemy aircraft during the war, making him the second-highest scoring British fighter pilot of the conflict. His remarkable achievements earned him a Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration in the British and Commonwealth honors system, as well as two Distinguished Service Orders and two Military Crosses. Ball's heroism and courage in the face of enemy fire made him a national hero and inspired a generation of aviators. Tragically, Ball's exceptional career was cut short when he was shot down and killed in action on May 7, 1917, at the age of just 21. His loss was deeply felt by the British people, and he remains a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who served in the First World War. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary feats and sacrifices made by Ball and other flying aces during the First World War. It is a testament to the courage and determination of those who took to the skies to defend their country and protect the freedoms we enjoy today.
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