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Photographic Print : Knights of the Air - WWI aerial combat - Albert Ball
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Knights of the Air - WWI aerial combat - Albert Ball
A British fighter plane in the Royal Flying Corps is attacked by two German aircraft. The illustration accompanies a feature inside The Modern Boy magazine by Captain W. E. Johns (of Biggles fame) about Captain Albert Ball, the British WWI flying ace. Date: 1932
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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of the skies with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Photographic Prints featuring "Knights of the Air - WWI aerial combat - Albert Ball" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This breathtaking image captures the intensity of a dogfight between a British fighter plane from the Royal Flying Corps and two German aircraft during World War I. The detailed illustration, which originally accompanied a feature in The Modern Boy magazine by Captain WE Johns, offers a unique glimpse into the courage and skill of the aviators who took to the skies in the early days of military aviation. Bring this historic moment into your home or office and add a touch of history to your decor. Order now and relive the excitement of the Knights of the Air.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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Amidst the chaotic skies of the Western Front during World War I, the relentless pursuit of aerial supremacy reached new heights as fighter planes became the latest weapons in the deadly dance of war. In this evocative illustration from The Modern Boy magazine, published in 1932, we witness a pivotal moment in the career of one of the most celebrated British flying aces: Captain Albert Ball. Ball, a decorated hero of the Royal Flying Corps, is depicted in the cockpit of his S.E.5a biplane as he engages in a fierce dogfight with two German Fokker Triplanes. The German pilots, led by the infamous Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the "Red Baron," were a formidable force in the skies above the battlefields of France. The intense aerial combat, a far cry from the static trench warfare on the ground, demanded a unique blend of courage, skill, and quick thinking. The illustration captures the raw emotion and intensity of these high-stakes encounters, with bullets flying and planes maneuvering in a deadly ballet. Captain W.E. Johns, a renowned aviation enthusiast and author, penned the accompanying feature on Captain Ball, recounting his heroics and exploits in the skies. Ball, who would ultimately be credited with 44 aerial victories, became a symbol of British heroism and determination during the war. As the world adjusted to the new realities of aerial warfare, the tales of brave pilots like Albert Ball captured the public's imagination, solidifying the legend of the Knights of the Air.
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