Jigsaw Puzzle : 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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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step back in time with our authentic jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring a historic group photo of the 53 Squadron RFC football team and officers from Abele, Belgium, during World War I. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the camaraderie and spirit of the British Expeditionary Force in February 1918. Engage in an immersive puzzle-solving experience, bringing this piece of history to life in your own home.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
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.
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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