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Liverpool Speke Airport - A BEA Pionair
Liverpool Speke Airport - A BEA Pionair - Douglas C-47 Dakota 3 G-AGNK. Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 19571452
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Airliner Airlines Airport C 47 Commercial Dakota Lennon Liverpool Speke Terminal Douglas
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Liverpool Speke Airport in the 1950s. Witness the grace and elegance of a BEA Pionair, a Douglas C-47 Dakota with the registration number 3 G-AGNK, as it gracefully lands at the airport. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the rich history of aviation to your home or office. Our Fine Art Prints are produced using the highest quality materials and printing techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your collection. Relive the charm of a bygone era with this beautiful and authentic piece.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.8cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a BEA Pionair Douglas C-47 Dakota aircraft, registration number G-AGNK, taxis in front of Liverpool Speke Airport's international terminal building in the 1950s. The airport, located in the outskirts of Liverpool, England, was a significant hub for British and European airlines during the mid-20th century. The airport's modernist terminal building, with its distinctive tower, stands proudly in the background, reflecting the growing importance of air travel during this era. The BEA Pionair, a versatile and iconic aircraft of the time, is seen taxing towards the terminal, ready to disembark its passengers. The Douglas C-47 Dakota was a military transport aircraft that was later adapted for civilian use, and its distinctive silhouette became a familiar sight at airports across Europe and beyond. John Lennon, the legendary musician and native Liverpudlian, would have been a frequent flyer from Liverpool Speke Airport during this period. However, this photograph does not depict him or any other specific individuals. Instead, it captures the essence of a bygone era, when air travel was a thrilling and glamorous experience, and Liverpool Speke Airport was at the forefront of connecting Europe's bustling cities. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of British and European aviation, and the role that Liverpool Speke Airport played in shaping the way we travel today. It is a poignant reminder of the romance and adventure of air travel in the 1950s, and a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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