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Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 3 1FTS Linton-on-Ouse 1980
Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 from 1FTS taking off from RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 1980 Date: 1980
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1980 Airforce Linton Ouse Percival Provost Taking
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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1980: A New Generation of Pilots Takes to the Skies with the Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 at RAF Linton-on-Ouse This evocative photograph captures the moment of takeoff for a Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 trainer aircraft from RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 1980. The image, taken from a vantage point on the ground, showcases the power and grace of the Jet Provost as it ascends into the clear blue sky. The Jet Provost, a British-designed and manufactured jet trainer, was introduced into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1958. It quickly became a mainstay of the RAF's training fleet due to its versatility, reliability, and advanced avionics. The T.3 variant, seen here, was an upgraded version of the original Jet Provost, featuring improved engines and avionics. The photograph was taken at 1FTS (1 Flying Training School), which was responsible for providing basic flying training to new recruits. The school was located at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, a former World War II airfield in North Yorkshire, England. The base was an ideal location for training due to its expansive airspace and favorable weather conditions. The Jet Provost played a crucial role in the training of thousands of RAF pilots over several decades. Its introduction marked the beginning of a new era in military aviation, as jet technology replaced the propeller-driven trainers of the past. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Jet Provost and the dedication of the men and women who flew and maintained it. As the Jet Provost climbs higher in the sky, the contrails it leaves behind trail off into the distance, symbolizing the endless possibilities that awaited the young pilots of 1FTS as they embarked on their journey to become skilled aviators in the RAF.
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