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Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter F. 6 XG170
Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter F.6 XG170 52, of No.234 Squadron - 229 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF Chivenor, near Barnstaple. Date: circa 1958
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Media ID 21132031
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1958 Barnstaple Conversion Hawker Hunter Operational Squadron Unit
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty and aviation history with our Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite print features the iconic Royal Air Force Hawker Hunter F.6 XG170, captured in flight by the renowned Mary Evans Picture Library. Taken circa 1958 at RAF Chivenor, this image showcases No.234 Squadron's 52nd aircraft during its tenure with the 229 Operational Conversion Unit. Bring the rich history of the RAF and the majestic Hawker Hunter into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality Fine Art Print.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.2cm x 17.7cm (15" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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 photograph, the sleek lines and powerful form of a Royal Air Force (RAF) Hawker Hunter F.6 jet fighter, registration XG170, take center stage. The aircraft, belonging to No.234 Squadron and stationed at RAF Chivenor near Barnstaple, Devon, around 1958, exudes an air of raw power and precision. The Hawker Hunter was a iconic British jet fighter, first entering service with the RAF in 1954. Its advanced design and capabilities quickly established it as a formidable force in the skies. The F.6 variant, which entered service in 1956, was an improved version featuring an upgraded Avon RA.7 engine, which increased the aircraft's maximum speed to over 600 miles per hour. In this image, XG170 is seen parked on the tarmac at RAF Chivenor, surrounded by the lush green landscape of the English countryside. The aircraft wears the distinctive markings of No.234 Squadron, a unit of the RAF's 229 Operational Conversion Unit. The squadron was responsible for training RAF pilots in the operation of jet fighters, making XG170 a familiar sight at the base. The photograph captures the essence of the era, with the Hunter's gleaming metal surface reflecting the light and casting long shadows on the ground. The image also provides a glimpse into the daily life of the RAF during the late 1950s, a time when jet technology was at the forefront of military aviation. Overall, this photograph is a testament to the power, grace, and technical prowess of the Royal Air Force and its aircraft during a pivotal period in aviation history.
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