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Loading Bombs onto an RAF Bomber prior to a patrol flight
Loading Bombs onto an RAF Bomber prior to a patrol flight. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 23035800
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arming Bays Bombs Groundcrew Load Loading Loads Patrol Prior
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and danger of World War II RAF bomber operations. The image shows ground crew members diligently loading bombs into the bomb bay of a Royal Air Force (RAF) bomber, preparing it for a patrol flight during the early years of the conflict, around 1940. The bomber, with its distinctive roundels and markings, looms large in the background, a testament to the immense size and power of the aircraft. The ground crew, dressed in protective gear, work methodically to arm and secure the bombs, their faces focused and determined. The scene is one of precision and efficiency, as the team works against the clock to ensure the bomber is ready for takeoff and its mission to deliver a devastating blow to the enemy. The image offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of RAF ground crew during wartime, their vital role in the success of air raids often overshadowed by the heroics of the pilots in the cockpit. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the RAF during World War II.
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