Framed Print : Group photo, RFC football team, Abele, Belgium, WW1
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Group photo, RFC football team, Abele, Belgium, WW1
Group photo, 53 Squadron RFC football team and officers, with trophy, British Expeditionary Force, Abele (Abeele), West Flanders, Belgium, February 1918. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14415159
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Auerbach Badge Caps Corps Harold Leather Strap Wings
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our exclusive Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the "Group photo, RFC football team, Abele, Belgium, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph showcases the 53 Squadron RFC football team and officers, proudly displaying their trophy during the British Expeditionary Force's stay in Abele, West Flanders, Belgium, in February 1918. Add a piece of historical significance to your home or office décor with this beautifully framed print, a unique conversation starter that brings the past to life.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative group photograph captures the camaraderie and spirit of the 53 Squadron RFC football team and officers during World War I. Taken in the winter of 1918 at Abele, West Flanders, Belgium, the team poses proudly with their trophy, having emerged victorious in a hard-fought competition amidst the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, display a range of expressions, from focused determination to lighthearted amusement. The team members of the Royal Flying Corps, the air arm of the British Army during WWI, are seen wearing various insignia of their ranks and units. Some are adorned with the distinctive Royal Flying Corps wings, while others wear Scottish regimental badges. The leather straps and caps add to the authenticity of the image, transporting us back to the 1910s and the unique wartime atmosphere. The 53 Squadron, part of the British Expeditionary Force, played an essential role in the aerial warfare of WWI. The squadron was formed in 1916 and saw action on the Western Front, contributing significantly to the Allied efforts. This group photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human side of war, showcasing the resilience and camaraderie of the soldiers who fought bravely during this pivotal period in history. The photograph, with its rich historical context, is an invaluable addition to any collection focused on WWI, military history, or social history. The image is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing through Mary Evans Picture Library.
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