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British Airmen, WW1
British airmen from the Royal Flying Corps, First World War. From left to right, Lietenant Playfair, Lieutenant Mills, Lieutenant Soames, Captain Board, Major Riley, Major Higgins, Lieutenant Jones, Lieutenant Gould, Lieutenant Small and Lieutenant Anderson. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14141963
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Airmen Anderson Corps Gould Higgins Jones Lieutenant Major Mills Pilots Playfair Riley Soames
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the early days of military aviation as British airmen of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) pose for the camera in 1914, on the brink of the First World War. The men, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, include Lietenant Playfair, Lieutenant Mills, Lieutenant Soames, Captain Board, Major Riley, Major Higgins, Lieutenant Jones, Lieutenant Gould, Lieutenant Small, and Lieutenant Anderson. The RFC, the precursor to the Royal Air Force (RAF), was formed in April 1912, marking the beginning of Britain's military aviation capabilities. These brave men were among the first to take to the skies in defense of their country, and their roles ranged from reconnaissance and observation to bombing raids and dogfights. The uniforms worn by the airmen in this photograph reflect their status as officers in the military. The RFC uniform consisted of a dark blue tunic with red piping, a white shirt, a red tie, and a peaked cap with a blue band and a red cap badge. The men are also wearing leather flying helmets and goggles, essential equipment for their dangerous missions in the open cockpits of early aircraft. As the world watched the events of the First World War unfold, these airmen played a crucial role in shaping the course of history. Their bravery and determination in the face of adversity paved the way for the development of military aviation and the eventual creation of the RAF in 1918. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their sacrifices and the important legacy they left behind.
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