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Jigsaw Puzzle : Limosin Brandy advert
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Limosin Brandy advert
Wartime advertisement for Limosin Brandy featuring an RAF bomber dropping bottles of brandy by parachute: the best drop of all. The advertisement featured in The Signal magazine of 47 Air Navigation School in Queenstown, South Africa, where many RAF personnel from Bomber Command trained prior to operational tours
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Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired Jigsaw Puzzles from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle features an iconic wartime advertisement for Limosin Brandy from Mary Evans Prints Online. Imagine the excitement as an RAF bomber soars through the sky, dropping bottles of premium brandy by parachute in this best drop of all. Engage in a nostalgic journey as you piece together this intricately detailed puzzle, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Solve the puzzle together with friends and family, creating lasting memories and a stunning display piece for your home.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 11.5cm x 37.2cm (4.5" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 37.2cm (11.5" x 14.6")
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.
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During the tumultuous days of World War II, amidst the chaos and uncertainty of battle, a glimmer of comfort and luxury was dropped from the skies by the Royal Air Force (RAF). In this evocative wartime advertisement, an RAF bomber is depicted releasing bottles of Limosin Brandy by parachute, a bold and innovative marketing strategy that captured the imagination of weary troops and civilians alike. The advertisement, which appeared in The Signal magazine of 47 Air Navigation School in Queenstown, South Africa, where many RAF personnel from Bomber Command trained prior to operational tours, showcases the best drop of all – not bombs, but bottles of fine Limosin Brandy. The use of parachutes ensured that the precious cargo would reach its destination safely, providing a momentary respite from the harsh realities of war. This historical advertisement, brought to us by Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the past, revealing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of marketers during wartime. The image of the bomber dropping bottles of brandy by parachute is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and comfort even in the most challenging of circumstances. The Limosin Brandy advertisement is a testament to the enduring power of advertising and the role it plays in shaping our collective memory. This poignant and evocative image is a must-have for anyone with an interest in advertising history, World War II, or the RAF.
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