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Fine Art Print : Fallen heroes from the Falklands come home. Sixty four bodies are brought back in Union
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Fallen heroes from the Falklands come home. Sixty four bodies are brought back in Union
Fallen heroes from the Falklands come home. Sixty four bodies are brought back in Union Jack draped containers aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Bedivere. Southampton. Officers salute the container as it is lowered onto the lorry. Priests also stand in the line up. 16th November 1982
Alisdair Macdonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Southampton
England
DM 82 5944
Media ID 21852434
© Mirrorpix
Argentine Dead Draped Falklands Falklands Conflict Falklands Crisis Falklands War Flag Killed Return Returned Union Jack 1982
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Honor and Remembrance: Fallen Heroes of the Falklands. In this poignant and powerful Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints, acclaimed photographer Alasdair Macdonald captures the homecoming of sixty-four fallen heroes from the Falklands War. The image, taken in Southampton, shows the Union Jack-draped containers being brought aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Bedivere, a poignant and solemn moment in history. This print is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and keep the memory of these fallen heroes alive.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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Fallen Heroes Return - A Solemn Homecoming for the Brave Souls of the Falklands
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant photograph captured by Alisdair Macdonald, we witness a deeply moving scene as sixty-four fallen heroes from the Falklands conflict finally return home. The year is 1982, and aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Bedivere in Southampton, their Union Jack draped containers are lowered onto waiting lorries. As officers stand in solemn salute, paying tribute to these brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, priests also join the line-up. Their presence serves as a reminder of both faith and solace during this heartbreaking moment. The image encapsulates not only the grief and loss felt by a nation but also highlights the unwavering respect and honor bestowed upon those who paid with their lives. Each container represents an individual story cut short on foreign soil—a testament to bravery that will forever be etched into history. This powerful snapshot transports us back to a time when Argentina's conflict with Britain over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands shook nations around the world. It reminds us of war's devastating toll—of lives lost too soon—and prompts reflection on our collective responsibility to strive for peace. Alisdair Macdonald's print serves as a timeless memorial to these fallen heroes, ensuring that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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