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North East men are onboard this RAF Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft
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North East men are onboard this RAF Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft
North East men are onboard this RAF Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft, seen taking off at Topcliffe, Yorkshire, it was on its way to Greenland where another Hastings carrying 12 men was marooned. Waving farewell are the wives of two of the trapped RAF men, Mrs Elsie Boyd with her two year old daughter and Mrs Olive Burke with her son Bobby.
23rd September, 1952
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WA*5863335
Media ID 21621742
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1952, where a group of North East men embark on an extraordinary journey. The image captures the moment when an RAF Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft takes off from Topcliffe, Yorkshire, bound for Greenland. Onboard this aircraft is hope and rescue for twelve stranded RAF men. As the plane soars into the sky, two brave women stand at the airfield bidding farewell to their husbands. Mrs Elsie Boyd cradles her two-year-old daughter in her arms while Mrs Olive Burke holds onto her son Bobby tightly. Their worried expressions are masked by determination and strength as they wave goodbye to their loved ones. This snapshot encapsulates both the military prowess of the Royal Air Force and the unwavering support of families left behind during times of crisis. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of uncertainty and danger, love and unity prevail. The nostalgic ambiance of this photograph transports us back to a time when air travel was still a novelty - a symbol of adventure and exploration. It reminds us that aviation has always played a vital role in connecting people across vast distances. Preserved through time by Memory Lane Prints, this powerful image not only commemorates an important historical event but also pays tribute to all those who have sacrificed for our safety and freedom.
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