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Avro Lancaster
Avro Lancaster B.I aircraft of 207 Squadron RAF, 20 June 1942
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 701999
© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the rich history of aviation with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This particular piece showcases the iconic Avro Lancaster B.I aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum, captured beautifully by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown. The image, taken on 20 June 1942, showcases 207 Squadron's Lancaster in its prime. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with our Canvas Prints - the perfect blend of art and history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the Avro Lancaster B.I bomber of 207 Squadron RAF, as it prepares for a nighttime mission over Europe during World War II. Taken by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown on 20 June 1942, this image is a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the Royal Air Force (RAF) aircrew who flew these iconic aircraft. The Avro Lancaster, a British four-engine heavy bomber, was a key asset in the RAF's strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. With a maximum bomb load of over 14,000 pounds, it could carry a larger payload than any other Allied bomber, making it an essential tool in the RAF's arsenal. In this photograph, we see the Lancaster taxing on the runway, its powerful engines roaring, ready to take off into the night. The ground crew, clad in their distinctive RAF uniforms, work diligently to ensure the aircraft is ready for its mission. The red and white markings on the fuselage and wings identify it as belonging to 207 Squadron, based at RAF Graveley in England. The Lancaster's distinctive silhouette, with its bomb bay doors open and bomb bay doors closed, is a testament to the RAF's relentless commitment to bringing the war to the enemy. The dark, ominous sky overhead adds to the sense of urgency and danger, reminding us of the high stakes involved in these nighttime raids. Charles E. Brown's photograph is a powerful reminder of the vital role the Avro Lancaster and the RAF played in the outcome of World War II. It is a testament to the bravery and determination of the men and women who served in the RAF during this time, and a reminder of the sacrifices they made in the name of freedom and democracy.
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