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Canvas Print : RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition 1977 - A 125th entry team
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RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition 1977 - A 125th entry team
RAF Halton Apprentices competing in the 1977 Ten Tors cross-country team march. - A 125th entry team marching in, led by Charles Chuck Kirkbride from the RAF Halton Pipe Band Date: 1977
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Media ID 23373252
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
125th 1977 Apprentices Armed Band Chuck Competing Cross Country Entry Forces Halton Kirkbride Marching Pipe Services Tors
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition team of 1977. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a 125th entry team of RAF apprentices on their cross-country march, led by Charles Chuck Kirkbride from the RAF Halton Pipe Band. The determination and camaraderie of the team members shine through in this iconic photograph, taken in 1977. Bring this piece of history into your home and relive the spirit of adventure with every glance. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 evocative photograph captures the spirit of determination and camaraderie among the RAF Halton Apprentices as they lead the 125th entry team in the grueling 1977 Ten Tors cross-country team march. The Ten Tors event is an annual challenge organized by the Dartmoor Training Centre, which tests the endurance and navigation skills of teams of young people as they traverse the rugged terrain of Dartmoor, England, and visit ten designated tors along the way. In this image, the team is seen marching in formation, with Charles Chuck Kirkbride of the RAF Halton Pipe Band leading the way. The pipe band's haunting melodies would have provided a sense of unity and motivation for the apprentices as they tackled the demanding course. The team's uniforms and equipment reflect the practical nature of their training, with each member carrying a pack and navigational tools. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Halton, which has a long tradition of providing technical and vocational training to young people. The presence of an aeronautical flight model in the background serves as a reminder of the connection between the RAF and aviation, with the team's transportation to the event likely provided by aeroplane or plane. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and teamwork of the RAF Halton Apprentices as they faced the challenges of the Ten Tors expedition in 1977. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance and camaraderie, values that continue to be instilled in young people through the RAF and similar organizations today.
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