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BAE Boeing AV-8S Matador Harrier
Engineers Carrying out Post-Flight Engine and Airframe Checks on a Spanish Navy Esc 008 Bae Boeing Av-8S Matador Harrier Date: 1970s
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the BAE Boeing AV-8S Matador Harrier. This stunning image captures engineers carrying out post-flight checks on a Spanish Navy ES 008 Harrier in the 1970s. Each print is meticulously crafted on high-quality canvas, bringing out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic aircraft. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, this canvas print makes a unique and eye-catching addition to any room in your home or office.
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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This photograph captures a moment in time during the 1970s when Spanish Navy engineers meticulously carried out post-flight checks on an AV-8S Matador Harrier, registration ES-008, stationed at Rota Air Base in Spain. The image showcases the intricate process of maintaining this Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (VSTOL) jet, which was a crucial asset for the Spanish Navy's Escuadra de Cazas 008 (Fighter Squadron 008). The AV-8S Matador Harrier, a British-American joint venture between BAE Systems and Boeing, was a versatile VSTOL aircraft that served as both a fighter and a bomber. Its unique capability to take off and land vertically made it an essential component of the Spanish Navy's fleet, particularly during the Cold War era when quick and agile responses were necessary. In this photograph, a team of dedicated engineers diligently inspect the Harrier's engine and airframe. Their focused expressions and attentive body language convey the importance of their work in ensuring the aircraft's readiness for its next mission. The engineers' uniforms, tools, and equipment add to the authenticity of the scene, further emphasizing the military context. The backdrop of Rota Air Base, with its distinctive red-roofed buildings and lush greenery, adds a sense of tranquility to the image, contrasting the intense and dynamic nature of the Harrier's VSTOL capabilities. Overall, this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Spanish Navy aviation during the 1970s and the critical role the AV-8S Matador Harrier played in their operations.
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