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Fine Art Print : Luftwaffe targets in Southampton LFT01_01_01
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Luftwaffe targets in Southampton LFT01_01_01
Southampton Docks, City Of Southampton. This Luftwaffe index sheet dates between 1938 and March 1939. It is marked Geheim ( secret ) and is numbered GB4535; this is the specific number given to this particular bombing target. The targets are outlined in detail and focus on the Inner and Outer Docks, with specific targets including Southampton Airfield, storage tanks, quays, gas plants, aircraft factories, and wet and dry docks. Information also recorded include:
Section 3; sizes of targets, types of installations, personnel, further targets to sabotage including canal dock gates.
Section 4; details of ARP precautions and Anti-Aircraft garrisons nearby.
Section 5; local orientation landscape features to help pinpoint targets.
Section 6; details of supporting photography, interpretation and mapping
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24147741
© Historic England Archive
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection, featuring an intriguing piece from the Historic England Archive. This captivating image, LFT01_01_01, showcases a Luftwaffe target map of Southampton Docks from 1938-1939. Obtained from the Geheim (secret) files, this rare and authentic print offers a unique glimpse into the past. Bring a piece of historical intrigue into your home or office with this fine art print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph print, titled LFT01_01_01, showcases a Luftwaffe target index sheet for Southampton, specifically the Southampton Docks area, dating between 1938 and March 1939. Marked as 'Geheim' (secret) and numbered GB4535, this document provides a detailed outline of potential bombing targets during the early stages of World War II. The primary focus of the targets is on the Inner and Outer Docks, with specific targets including Southampton Airfield, storage tanks, quays, gas plants, and aircraft factories. Section 3 of the document provides essential information about the sizes of targets, types of installations, and personnel, as well as further targets to sabotage, such as canal dock gates. Section 4 of the document outlines the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) precautions and Anti-Aircraft garrisons nearby, indicating the level of preparation and defense measures in place to protect the area. Section 5 includes local orientation features, such as landscape and geographical landmarks, to help pinpoint targets more accurately. Section 6 details the supporting photography, interpretation, and mapping used to create this document. The aerial photography, likely taken in the 1930s, provides a bird's-eye view of the targets, allowing for precise targeting. This document is a valuable historical artifact, shedding light on the meticulous planning and preparation for potential aerial attacks during the early stages of World War II. This photograph is part of the Historic England Archive, providing a unique insight into the military strategies and tactics of the time.
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