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Happy Tank
13th June 1952: A Cromwell tank jumping a distance of 31 feet after taking off from a concrete ramp. A demonstration at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre at Bovington Camp, Dorset. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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E. Bacon
Media ID 12018700
1950 1959 Armored Tank Armored Vehicle Army Concrete England Black Feet Jump Military Mode Of Transport Politics Position Protest Sports Ramp Taking Weapon
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the thrill of history with our Media Storehouse "Happy Tank" photographic print by E. Bacon. Witness the awe-inspiring moment of a Cromwell tank taking flight, soaring over a distance of 31 feet in this iconic image captured during a demonstration at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre in Bovington Camp, Dorset, on 13th June 1952. Add this stunning fine art print to your collection and bring the excitement of military history into your home or office space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 19cm (10" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the Thrill of Flight - The Happy Tank Soars Through the Air
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print transports us back to a momentous day in history - June 13th, 1952. At the Royal Armoured Corps Centre in Bovington Camp, Dorset, an extraordinary sight unfolded before onlookers. A Cromwell tank, known as the "Happy Tank" defied gravity as it launched itself off a concrete ramp with astonishing precision. The sheer power and agility displayed by this armoured vehicle is truly remarkable. With its wheels suspended mid-air, it effortlessly soared over a staggering distance of 31 feet. This daring demonstration showcased not only the technological prowess of British engineering but also pushed boundaries in military innovation. In this landscape format photograph captured by E. Bacon from Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, we witness an awe-inspiring moment frozen in time. The absence of people allows us to focus solely on the tank's incredible feat and appreciate its formidable presence against the backdrop of Bovington Camp. This image serves as a reminder that even amidst times of war and political unrest, there are moments that transcend conflict and inspire wonderment. It symbolizes determination, strength, and resilience - qualities deeply ingrained within both our armed forces and society at large. Preserved for posterity through archival techniques, this historical artifact continues to captivate audiences today. As we gaze upon this iconic photograph depicting an armored vehicle taking flight like never before seen, we are reminded
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