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Canvas Print : World War II B-17 Flying fortress makes food drop
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World War II B-17 Flying fortress makes food drop
World War II vintage photograph - B-17 Flying fortress makes food drop to Netherlands towards the end of the war
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Media ID 23419124
© Mary Evans / Pump Park Photography
Airport B 17 Conflict Craft Defeat Drop Fortress Global Landing Makes Netherlands Pilot Propeller Victory Warplane Wing
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Canvas Prints, featuring this iconic World War II image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the historic moment as a B-17 Flying Fortress makes a food drop over the Netherlands, bringing much-needed sustenance to the war-torn country towards the end of the conflict. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display of this evocative vintage photograph. Bring the heroic spirit of the war era into your home or office and relive history with every glance.
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.
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This vintage photograph captures the poignant moment of a B-17 Flying Fortress making a food drop to the Netherlands towards the end of World War II. The image is a testament to the Allied forces' unwavering commitment to providing relief to civilians in war-torn Europe. The B-17, a symbol of American air power during the conflict, is seen releasing bundles of food supplies from its bomb bay doors, suspended by parachutes. The drop is taking place over a tranquil landscape, with the Dutch countryside visible below, dotted with houses and farms. The B-17, with its distinctive silhouette, propellers roaring, and wings outstretched, is a powerful reminder of the era's military aviation. The B-17, produced by Boeing, was a key component of the Allied air forces during World War II. It saw action in major campaigns across Europe and the Pacific, including the Battle of Britain, the D-Day invasion, and the bombing of Germany. This photograph, taken towards the end of the war, underscores the global nature of the conflict, with the involvement of countries such as Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia. The image also highlights the crucial role of air transport in the war effort, with the B-17 serving not only as a bomber but also as a vital means of delivering supplies to troops and civilians in remote or hard-to-reach areas. The B-17's pilot and crew, dressed in their flight gear, are seen in the cockpit, focused on the task at hand. The image evokes a sense of determination and resilience, as the Allies worked tirelessly to bring an end to the war and provide much-needed relief to those affected by the conflict.
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