WW2, Rip Van Winkle

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WW2, Rip Van Winkle

An illustration which shows Peter the Royal Air Force pilot, sat in the cockpit of his yellow fighter plane, with Hendrick Hudson on the back! Date: circa 1940

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Media ID 32267834

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Cockpit Hendrick Hudson Peter Pilot Trelleck Winkle Childrens

EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration, circa 1940, transports us back in time to the heart of World War II, where an unlikely duo takes to the skies. In the cockpit of a vibrant yellow fighter plane sits Peter, a determined Royal Air Force pilot with unwavering focus and grit. But this isn't an ordinary flight. Perched on the back of the plane, with a look of wonder and curiosity, is Hendrick Hudson - the legendary explorer from a children's book. The juxtaposition of these two iconic figures against the backdrop of the tumultuous war creates a striking image that encapsulates the fantastical and the real. The war-torn skies are filled with the roar of engines and the crackle of gunfire, yet Peter and Hendrick seem untouched by the chaos around them, as if they've stepped out of the pages of a storybook. This illustration, from the March of the Women Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique perspective on the Second World War, inviting us to imagine a world where history and folklore intertwine. The courage and resilience of Peter, the timeless curiosity of Hendrick, and the backdrop of the war all combine to create a captivating and thought-provoking piece of art.

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