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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our stunning Media Storehouse poster print featuring an iconic image of an Avro Lincoln being refuelled at Blackbush airport. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment before the Lincoln embarked on a five-week tour of the Far East, Australia, and New Zealand. Add this beautiful print to your home or office for a touch of vintage charm and a reminder of aviation's rich past. Our high-quality poster prints deliver vibrant colours and sharp details, ensuring that every element of this remarkable image is brought to life. Elevate your space with a piece of history that is sure to inspire and impress.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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