Poster Print : WW1 / 1917 / AIR / GUYNEMER
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WW1 / 1917 / AIR / GUYNEMER
Guynemer downs two Germans in one minute and two more later in the day
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Media ID 585027
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Downs Germans Guynemer Minute Ww 1
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the striking "WW1 / 1917 / AIR / GUYNEMER" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the heroic moment when French aviator René Fonck, portrayed by Guynemer, downs two German planes within one minute in the skies above France during World War I. The determination and courage in Guynemer's eyes are palpable, making this poster a captivating addition to any history or aviation-themed space. Relive the thrilling stories of bravery and resilience from the First World War with this iconic print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.9cm x 84.6cm (19.3" x 33.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.6cm x 84.6cm (23.5" x 33.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the chaotic skies above the Western Front during World War 1, French Ace pilot René Fonck Guynemer (1894-1917) proved himself to be an unrelenting force against the German air fleet. On this fateful day in 1917, Guynemer, a 23-year-old flying ace with the Escadrille N.77, achieved an extraordinary feat in the span of just one minute. The photograph captures the moment immediately following his first double victory, as smoke trails from the wreckage of two German Fokker Eindecker planes crisscross the sky behind him. Guynemer's exploits began at 10:30 am, when he engaged in a fierce dogfight with a German Albatros D.III and a Fokker Eindecker. With quick reflexes and unwavering determination, he managed to down both enemy planes within the same minute. The first victory came when he fired a burst of bullets into the Albatros' fuel tank, causing it to burst into flames. The second victory was even more dramatic, as he skillfully maneuvered his Nieuport 17 fighter to outmaneuver the Fokker Eindecker, sending it plummeting to the ground. But Guynemer's success didn't end there. Later that same day, he went on to claim two more German planes, bringing his total number of confirmed victories to 12. This heroic performance earned him the nickname "The Sphinx of the Skies" and solidified his place in the annals of military aviation history. This evocative photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the intense and dangerous world of aerial combat during World War 1. It stands as a testament to the bravery and skill of pilots like Guynemer, who risked their lives to change the course of history.
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