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Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC
Captain Albert Ball VC DSO** MC
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1481793
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This particular piece features the captivating image of Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC, as skillfully captured by F N Birkett at the RAF Museum. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted, transforming your chosen image into a vibrant and durable work of art. The high-quality metal surface not only enhances the colors and details of the photograph but also adds a contemporary and sleek aesthetic to any space. Celebrate the legacy of Captain Albert Ball VC DSO with this unique and captivating display. Order your Metal Print today and make a lasting impression.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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> Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum
> World War Two
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the determined and focused gaze of Captain Albert Ball VC DSO** MC, a British flying ace of the First World War. The image, taken by renowned photographer F N Birkett, portrays Ball in his Royal Flying Corps uniform, adorned with the distinguished decorations he earned for his exceptional bravery and skill in combat. Ball, who was born in Nottingham, England, in 1896, joined the British Army in 1914 and later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. He quickly distinguished himself as a formidable pilot, shooting down a total of 44 enemy aircraft during the war, making him the second-highest scoring British fighter pilot of the conflict. His remarkable achievements earned him a Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration in the British and Commonwealth honors system, as well as two Distinguished Service Orders and two Military Crosses. Ball's heroism and courage in the face of enemy fire made him a national hero and inspired a generation of aviators. Tragically, Ball's exceptional career was cut short when he was shot down and killed in action on May 7, 1917, at the age of just 21. His loss was deeply felt by the British people, and he remains a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who served in the First World War. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary feats and sacrifices made by Ball and other flying aces during the First World War. It is a testament to the courage and determination of those who took to the skies to defend their country and protect the freedoms we enjoy today.
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