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Hawker Sea Hawk FGA. 6
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 (XE375) of 898 Squadron on the deck of HMS Ark Royal, circa 1955
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1881465
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
Aircraft Carriers Fleet Air Arm Postwar Royal Navy
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" 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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This photograph, taken by the renowned Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum photographer Charles E. Brown, showcases the power and grace of the Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 (XE375) as it gracefully lands on the deck of HMS Ark Royal during the late 1950s. The image captures a pivotal moment in postwar aviation history, as the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm continued to evolve and adapt to new technologies and challenges. The Sea Hawk, a versatile and formidable aircraft, was a key component of the Royal Navy's carrier-borne fleet during the 1950s and 1960s. Its sleek design and advanced capabilities made it an essential asset in the defense of the UK's shores and its global interests. The FGA.6 variant, specifically, was a two-seat, twin-engine fighter-bomber, which provided the Royal Navy with a versatile platform for both attack and fighter roles. The photograph's composition expertly conveys the sense of motion and energy that comes with aircraft carrier operations. The Sea Hawk's powerful engines create a plume of smoke and steam, while the crew, dressed in their distinctive blue overalls, work diligently to secure the aircraft on the deck. The vast expanse of the ocean and the towering figure of HMS Ark Royal serve as a testament to the scale and complexity of these operations. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and its role in shaping the postwar world. It is a testament to the skill, courage, and innovation of the men and women who served on these vessels and the aircraft that protected the UK's interests on the high seas.
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