Canvas Print : Captain Albert Ball
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Captain Albert Ball
British flying ace of World War One, Captain Albert Ball (1896 - 1917) seated in his SE5 biplane. Britains highest scoring profile fighter pilot during World War One; died in action shortly before his 21st birthday. Date: 1917
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Media ID 7200761
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic image of Captain Albert Ball. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the British flying ace seated in his SE5 biplane. Known as the highest scoring profile fighter pilot during World War One, Captain Ball's legacy continues to inspire. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted to deliver stunning visuals and vibrant colors, ensuring a beautiful addition to any room in your home or office. Order now and relive history in your personal space."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 intense focus and determination of Captain Albert Ball, Britain's highest scoring First World War fighter pilot, as he sits in the cockpit of his SE5 biplane. Born on February 14, 1896, in Nottingham, England, Ball began his military service as a foot soldier in the Sherwood Foresters before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. His natural flying ability and fierce combat instincts soon saw him excel as a fighter pilot, and by the end of the war, he had amassed an impressive tally of 44 confirmed enemy aircraft shot down. The image of Ball in his cockpit, with the engine roaring behind him and the open sky stretching out before him, encapsulates the thrill and danger of aerial combat during the First World War. The young captain's intense gaze and clenched jaw betray the concentration and courage required to engage in dogfights at high altitudes. Tragically, Ball's remarkable career was cut short on May 7, 1917, when he was shot down and killed in action, just three weeks before his 21st birthday. His loss was deeply felt by the British people, who hailed him as a hero and a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of the First World War generation. This powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the young men and women who risked their lives in the skies above the Western Front, and of the enduring legacy of the First World War's most celebrated fighter pilots.
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