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Framed Print : US Paratrooper hanging on Ste Mere Eglise church
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US Paratrooper hanging on Ste Mere Eglise church
American John Steele landed on the church during the night of 5/6 June 1944 and hung there playing dead. He survived and died in Kentucky in May 1969
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Media ID 23143276
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1944 Eglise Hanging Landed Mere Paratrooper Steele
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience history come to life with our exclusive Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of a US Paratrooper, John Steele, clinging to the steeple of Ste Mere Eglise church during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. This captivating image, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures a pivotal moment in World War II history. Bring this heroic scene into your home or office as a conversation starter and a testament to bravery and resilience. Order now and relive the courage of the Allied forces in this unforgettable moment.
Framed and mounted 17x12 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 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). 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 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
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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This evocative photograph captures the moment of silence and stillness amidst the chaos of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. The image depicts an American paratrooper, identified as John Steele, dangling from the bell tower of the historic Ste. Mère-Église church in Normandy, France. Steele had landed on the church during the night of June 5, 1944, and, after sustaining injuries, played dead to avoid detection by the German forces below. The church, with its Gothic architecture and tall spire, stands as a stark contrast to the military scene unfolding around it. The photograph, taken during World War II, is a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces during the liberation of Europe. Steele survived the war but passed away in Kentucky in May 1969.
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