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Supermarine Spitfire 9B / IXB
Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire 9B Taxiing to Take-Off for the First Lone Spitfire Sortie over Germany, Shooting Fighter, Gliders, Railway Wagons and Locomotives in an Area Between Aix-Le-Chapelle in France and Cologne in Germany, a Mission of 800 Miles Date: 1944
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Media ID 18398716
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1944 Aircraft Exterior Scramble Spit Spitfires Warbird
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image showcases the iconic Supermarine Spitfire 9B / IXB, taken during its first solo sortie over Germany in 1941. With rights managed by Mary Evans Prints Online, this photograph is a must-have for any aviation enthusiast or history buff. Our high-quality framed prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the vivid colors and intricate details of this iconic moment in time. Display this beautiful piece as a conversation starter in your living room, office, or den and relive the thrill of the RAF's legendary fighter plane.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, a Royal Air Force (RAF) Supermarine Spitfire 9B taxis along the grassy runway, gearing up for its first solo sortie over enemy territory during World War II. The year is 1944, and the location is between Aix-la-Chapelle in France and Cologne in Germany. The mission, code-named "LP," was a daring 800-mile round trip that would see the RAF pilot engage in combat against German fighter planes, as well as shoot down gliders, railway wagons, and locomotives. The Spitfire 9B, a sleek and powerful British single-seat fighter aircraft, is a formidable sight as it prepares for takeoff. Its distinctive curved wings and graceful lines are a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The pilot, clad in his flying gear, sits intently in the cockpit, focused on the task at hand. The engine roars to life, and the propeller begins to spin, kicking up a cloud of dust as the Spitfire moves forward. The backdrop of the photograph is a stark reminder of the war-torn landscape that lay before the RAF pilots during this period. The destruction wrought by the conflict is evident in the distant smoke plumes and the damaged buildings that can be seen in the background. Despite the danger, the Spitfire 9B and its pilots were a vital force in the Allied effort to turn the tide of the war in Europe. This photograph captures the raw power and determination of the RAF during a pivotal moment in history.
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