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Framed Print of On 18th February 1944, a Mosquito wing of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force carried out
On 18th February 1944, a Mosquito wing of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force carried out an attack on the prison at Amiens in an attempt to assist more than 100 prisoners to escape. The prisoners were French patriots condemned to death for assisting the Allies. To obtain accuracy required it was necessary to bomb from deck level'. The prison wall was breached, the ends of the building
broken and prisoners were seen running out.
Group captain P.C. Pickard DSO and two bars DFC, leader of the attack was, with his
navigator, Flight Lieutenant J.A. Broadley DSO, shot down by enemy fighters.
A mosquito which took part in the operation made three runs over the target and secured this picture.
Picture shows:- A model of the prison used for crew briefing.
18th February 1944. © Mirrorpix
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Media ID 21889273
1944 Aerial Bombing Escape France Prison
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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