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Avro Lincoln being refuelled at Blackbush
Avro Lincoln being refuelled at Blackbush prior to departure on a five-week tour of the Far East, Australia and New Zealand
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Avro Departure Lincoln Prior Refuelled Week Zealand
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring "Avro Lincoln being refuelled at Blackbush." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a Avro Lincoln aircraft undergoing final preparations before embarking on a five-week tour of the Far East, Australia, and New Zealand. Each print is crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring history to life in your home or office. Own a piece of aviation history and elevate your decor with this beautiful and authentic canvas print.
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, an Avro Lincoln bomber undergoes refueling operations at Blackbush Airfield, County Down, Northern Ireland. The image captures the hustle and bustle of preparations prior to the plane's departure on a historic five-week tour of the Far East, Australia, and New Zealand. The Avro Lincoln, a versatile British four-engine heavy bomber, was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the post-World War II era. Its impressive capabilities made it an ideal choice for long-range transport and diplomatic missions. This particular aircraft, adorned with the national insignia and roundels of the RAF, is seen here being expertly refueled by ground crew members using a Bowen-Anson tanker. The tour, which began in the late 1940s or early 1950s, aimed to strengthen diplomatic ties and showcase the United Kingdom's military might to its allies in the Far East, Australia, and New Zealand. The Avro Lincoln, with its impressive range and versatility, was an essential component of this goodwill mission. The photograph conveys a sense of anticipation and excitement as the Lincoln prepares for its lengthy journey. The crew, dressed in their uniforms, work diligently to ensure that every detail is taken care of before departure. The ground crew, too, are focused and determined, their expressions reflecting the gravity of the mission at hand. The Avro Lincoln's iconic silhouette, framed against the backdrop of Blackbush Airfield, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of post-war aviation. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, when long-range air travel was a remarkable feat and the power of aviation was harnessed to build bridges between nations.
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