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A RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1 XR369 Spartacus takes-off
A RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1, XR369, Spartacus, takes-off from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean for the last time. The airfield was handed over to the Republic of Maldives on 29 March 1976. Date: 1976
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Airfield Belfast Cmk1 Handed Spartacus Takes Maldives Short
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This captivating image showcases the iconic moment when a RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1, named Spartacus, takes off from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean for the last time. With rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this vintage photograph transports you back to 1976, when the airfield was officially handed over to the Republic of Maldives. Add this stunning poster to your collection and relive the legacy of aviation past.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the historic moment when RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1 XR369, affectionately known as "Spartacus," takes off from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean for the last time. The date was 1976, and the airfield was being handed over to the newly independent Republic of Maldives on March 29. The Short SC-5 Belfast was a versatile transport aircraft, widely used by the RAF for various roles, including search and rescue, cargo transport, and maritime patrol. XR369 had served the RAF faithfully for many years, and its departure from Gan marked the end of an era. The island, located in the central Indian Ocean, had been a significant military base for the British since the late 19th century. With the Maldives gaining independence, the RAF was withdrawing its forces, leaving Gan and its runway behind. The sun casts a golden glow over the scene, adding to the sense of nostalgia and closure. The Short SC-5 Belfast, with its distinctive silhouette, lifts off the ground, leaving behind a trail of dust and memories. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the passing of time and the changing political landscape of the Indian Ocean region.
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