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RAF Poster, Back Them Up! WW2
RAF Poster, Back Them Up!, showing a raid by Hudson planes of the Coastal Command on German shipping at Aalesund, Norway, during the Second World War, in which eleven ships were hit.
1941
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1941 Burning Combat Command Danger Dangerous Dramatic Firing Fjord Heroic Hudson Mission Norway Raid Scandinavia Shipping Ww 2 Ww Ii Aalesund Aeronautics War Time
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Back Them Up!
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: A Dramatic RAF Poster from the Second World War Depicting a Heroic Coastal Command Raid on German Shipping at Aalesund, Norway, 1941 This evocative RAF poster, titled "Back Them Up!", is a powerful reminder of the brave and crucial role played by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War, particularly in the context of the Coastal Command's missions against German shipping in the treacherous waters of Scandinavia. The image on the poster shows a daring raid by Hudson planes of the Coastal Command on German shipping at Aalesund, Norway, in 1941. Eleven ships are depicted engulfed in flames and smoke, their silhouettes starkly contrasting against the dark waters of the fjord. The poster's dramatic composition underscores the danger and intensity of the mission. The Hudson planes, with their wings spread wide and engines roaring, are shown in the midst of the action, their gunners firing defiantly at the enemy. The caption, "Back Them Up!", is a call to action, urging the British public to support the RAF and its efforts to protect the country's interests during the war. The image on the poster is a testament to the heroism and bravery of the RAF personnel who carried out such missions during the war. The 1940s were a time of great upheaval and uncertainty, and the threat posed by German shipping to Allied supply lines was a constant concern. The RAF's Coastal Command played a vital role in disrupting these shipping lanes and denying the enemy valuable resources. This poster, produced by the Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library), is an important historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the aeronautical achievements and sacrifices made during the Second World War. The image of the Hudson planes in action over the Norwegian fjord is a powerful reminder of the courage and determination that defined the RAF's role in the war effort.
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