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Illustration, Jersey in Jail, squadrons overhead
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Illustration, Jersey in Jail, squadrons overhead
Illustration, Jersey in Jail, with people excited to see British squadrons flying overhead, giving them hopes of liberation. Date: 1940-1945
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1945 Blampied Channel Edmund Excited Freedom Hope Jail Jersey Liberation Occupation Occupied Overhead Squadron Squadrons Waving
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Amidst the bleak reality of German occupation during World War II, the skies above the Channel Islands of Jersey bore witness to a glimmer of hope. In this evocative illustration, 'Jersey in Jail,' by renowned Jersey artist Edmund Blampied, the people of Jersey eagerly gaze upwards, their faces etched with excitement and anticipation. British squadrons of Royal Air Force planes, silhouetted against the sky, fly overhead, their presence a symbol of potential liberation. The scene is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the Jersey people during those dark years. Young and old, men and women, and even children, all join together in this collective moment of hope, their spirits lifted by the sight of the British planes. The illustration, created between 1940 and 1945, captures a pivotal moment in Jersey's history, a moment when the promise of freedom seemed within reach. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1940s and the wartime spirit that defined an era.
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