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RAF - Mounted (Poster) Half sheet famous British World War II recruitment poster for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The aircraft featured prominently in the image is an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber. Poster Details Purpose: The poster was created to encourage men to volunteer for aircrew duties in the RAF during WWII. Message: The text "EIGHT MEN WANTED TO MAN THIS PLANE" highlights the demand for a full bomber crew. This aircraft typically required a crew of seven, but often carried eight men to include an extra navigator or radio operator. Eligibility: The poster explicitly states that men could volunteer even if they were in a "reserved" occupation, and specified an age range of 18 to 39 years. Creator & Publisher: The poster was designed by Jonathan Foss and printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd in London for Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO). Historical Context: The Lancaster bomber first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and became the main aircraft for the strategic bombing offensive over Europe.