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Fleet Air Arm plane practising deck landing, WW2
A Fleet Air Arm Plane practising deck landing on a special runway Date: circa 1941
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and precision of a Fleet Air Arm pilot as he skillfully guides his plane towards the deck of a British warship during training exercises in the 1940s. Circa 1941, the scene unfolds on a special runway, where the pilot, identified by the distinctive RAF roundel on the side of his aircraft, prepares for a deck landing. The water around the ship is choppy, adding an extra layer of challenge to the already complex maneuver. The pilot, focused intently on the task at hand, leans forward in his seat, arms outstretched, as he lines up with the carrier's deck. The plane's wings are angled slightly upwards to help slow its descent, while the arrestor hook, a metal cable designed to snag the plane's hook and stop it from overshooting the deck, is lowered. A team of signalmen on the deck await the pilot's approach, their arms raised to signal the moment of touchdown. The tension in the air is palpable as the plane comes in, its engines roaring, the propellers churning up the water. With a deft touch, the pilot touches down on the deck, the plane's wheels skidding to a halt as the arrestor hook catches and holds the aircraft in place. This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Terry Parker, offers a rare glimpse into the grueling training regimen of the Fleet Air Arm during World War II. The skill and bravery of the pilots, combined with the precision of the ground crew, were essential to the success of naval aviation operations during this pivotal period in history.
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