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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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People World War One Aces Royal Flying Corps Victoria Cross
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC Poster Print from our Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic artwork by F N Birkett from the Royal Air Force Museum. This captivating poster pays homage to the bravery and heroism of Captain Albert Ball, a British World War I flying ace. With intricate detail and vibrant colors, this poster is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, military history buffs, and anyone who appreciates the rich history of the Royal Air Force. Bring the legacy of Captain Ball into your home or office with this beautiful and inspiring poster print.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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> World War Two
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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