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Fine Art Print : De Havilland Mosquito FB. VI
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De Havilland Mosquito FB. VI
De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI taking off from RAF Banff, February 1945
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 657625
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI by renowned artist Charles E Brown. Captured in February 1945 at RAF Banff, this stunning print brings to life the power and grace of this iconic RAF aircraft as it takes off, ready for its next mission. Our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints are meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that will bring a touch of history and elegance to any space.
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 50.7cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 evocative photograph captures the moment of takeoff for a De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI, as it roars down the runway at RAF Banff in Scotland during the winter of 1945. The Mosquito, a versatile and iconic aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II, is seen here in its fighter-bomber configuration, with its distinctive cannon packs and bomb racks visible beneath the wings. The Mosquito was a ground-breaking design for its time, made primarily of wood and powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. Its advanced aerodynamic shape and lightweight construction made it one of the fastest and most maneuverable aircraft of the war. The Mosquito was used in various roles, including as a fighter, fighter-bomber, night fighter, and photo reconnaissance aircraft. RAF Banff, located on the northeast coast of Scotland, was an important base for the RAF during World War II. It was home to several squadrons of Mosquitoes, which were used for operations over Norway, Germany, and the Baltic Sea. The harsh winter conditions at the airfield are evident in this photograph, with snow covering the ground and the breath of the crew members visible in the cold air. Charles E. Brown, the photographer, captured this image with a keen eye for detail and a sense of drama. The smoke trailing behind the Mosquito, the determined expressions of the crew, and the sense of power and motion conveyed by the photograph make it a compelling reminder of the courage and skill of the RAF pilots who flew these remarkable aircraft during the darkest days of World War II.
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