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Hawker Tempest V aircraft
Two Hawker Tempest F.V aircraft of 274 Squadron RAF taking off in Holland
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 4487562
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of high-quality poster prints featuring the iconic Hawker Tempest V aircraft. This captivating image, captured by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown, showcases two Hawker Tempest F.V aircraft of 274 Squadron RAF taking off in Holland. Each print brings the raw power and grace of these historic military planes to your home or office. Experience the thrill of aviation history with our premium poster prints, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, military history buffs, or anyone who appreciates stunning visuals. Order yours today and bring a piece of the RAF Museum into your space.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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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> Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum
> World War Two
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, two Hawker Tempest F.V aircraft of 274 Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF) take off from a makeshift airfield in Holland during the latter stages of World War Two. The Tempest, a British single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft, was renowned for its exceptional agility and powerful armament, making it a formidable weapon against the enemy in the skies. The year was 1944, and the Allied forces were pushing towards the heart of Europe, having successfully invaded Normandy in June of that year. The RAF's 274 Squadron, part of the Second Tactical Air Force, played a crucial role in supporting the ground troops with close air support and air superiority. The scene in this photograph captures the intensity and urgency of the war effort. The Tempest pilots, clad in their flying gear and helmets, are focused intently on their tasks, their expressions a mixture of determination and concentration. The ground crew, meanwhile, work tirelessly to ensure the aircraft are ready for takeoff, their faces a testament to the long hours and hard work that went into maintaining the RAF's fighting machine. The Dutch landscape in the background, with its rolling hills and farmland, serves as a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction that was taking place on the battlefields. Yet, it also highlights the importance of the Allied forces' advance into enemy territory - the liberation of occupied Europe was not just a military victory, but a humanitarian one as well. Charles E Brown, the photographer, expertly captures the moment, using the low angle and the contrast between light and shadow to create a sense of drama and tension. The resulting image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the RAF during World War Two, and the crucial role they played in securing victory for the Allied forces.
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