Poster Print : Junkers JU88 shot down at Belmont, Glos, WW2
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Junkers JU88 shot down at Belmont, Glos, WW2
Junkers JU88 shot down at Belmont, Gloucestershire, on 27 July 1940.
1940
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Media ID 14385226
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience history in your home with our stunning selection of WW2 poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts the wreckage of a Junkers JU88 bomber that was shot down over Belmont, Gloucestershire, on 27 July 1940. Relive the past and add a touch of nostalgia to your space with this authentic and intriguing piece of aviation history. Order now and bring the stories of WW2 into your home.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a fateful encounter between the British home front and the German air force during World War II. Taken on 27 July 1940 in the picturesque village of Belmont, Gloucestershire, in the heart of the English West Country, the image shows the wreckage of a Junkers JU88, a formidable German bomber, which had met its end during an air raid. The twisted metal and shattered remnants of the aircraft bear testament to the brutal force of the collision, while the surrounding lush greenery and tranquil landscape serve as a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction wrought by the war. The scene was witnessed by local resident Margaret Woodyear, who, along with other members of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), had been manning an anti-aircraft battery in the area. The photograph is believed to have been taken shortly after the JU88 was shot down, with the smoke still rising from the wreckage. The event would have been a harrowing reminder of the realities of war for the local community, who, despite their efforts to defend their homes and loved ones, were all too often on the receiving end of the enemy's attacks. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of uncertainty and adversity, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict. The Junkers JU88, a symbol of the enemy's might, lies defeated in the grass, a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
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