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Focke Wulf FW-190A-4 / R-1
A Captured Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf FW-190A-4 in RAF Marking, Being Flown by Captain Eric Winkle Brown, flying in formation with Escort Royal-Navy Supermarine Spitfire 1 R7193 Y1-M. the Aircraft Was Captured on 17 March 1943. Date: 1943
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1943 Focke Focke Wolf Focke Wulf Fw 190 Fw190 Interceptor Wolf Wulf Pistonprop Powered
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of aviation history to your correspondence with our exclusive range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features a Focke Wulf FW-190A-4, a formidable fighter plane of the Luftwaffe, skillfully piloted by Captain Eric Winkle Brown of the Royal Navy. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of this German warbird in RAF markings, as it flies in formation with a Supermarine Spitfire. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of vintage aircraft. Impress your loved ones with a unique and thoughtful greeting that tells a story.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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 photograph depicts a historic moment in aviation history, as RAF pilot Captain Eric Winkle Brown flies a captured Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf FW-190A-4, adorned with RAF markings, in formation with a Royal Navy Supermarine Spitfire 1. The image was captured in 1943, during World War II, in the United Kingdom. The Focke-Wulf FW-190A-4, a formidable piston-engine fighter aircraft of the German Luftwaffe, was a significant threat to Allied forces during the war. On March 17, 1943, this particular FW-190A-4 was captured by the Royal Air Force, marking a valuable addition to the Allied arsenal. Captain Eric Winkle Brown, a renowned British test pilot and naval aviator, was chosen to fly the captured FW-190A-4. Brown, who had already amassed an impressive record of over 800 aircraft types flown, was no stranger to flying enemy aircraft. This unique opportunity allowed him to gain firsthand knowledge of the Focke-Wulf's capabilities and weaknesses, providing invaluable insights for the Allied forces. In the photograph, Brown's FW-190A-4 is seen flying in formation with a Royal Navy Supermarine Spitfire 1, registration number R7193 Y1-M. The Spitfire, a iconic British fighter aircraft, was a formidable opponent to the Focke-Wulf during the war. The sight of these two aircraft flying in formation is a testament to the Allied forces' ability to adapt and utilize captured enemy technology to their advantage. This photograph, taken in 1943, is a poignant reminder of the pivotal role that aerial combat played during World War II and the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Allied forces in turning the tide of the war.
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