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Some of the 72 members of the British Olympic Team, who arrived back from the Melbourne
Some of the 72 members of the British Olympic Team, who arrived back from the Melbourne Games into London Airport on December 9. Date: 1956
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1956 Airport Arrival Arrived Australian Bags Boeing Gathering Landed Melbourne Members Olympic Olympics Sportsmen Sportswomen Uniforms December Games
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the thrill of the Melbourne Olympics into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exclusive image captures some of the 72 proud members of the British Olympic Team upon their triumphant return from the 1956 Games. Rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this photograph is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the indomitable spirit of the Olympics. Add this historical piece to your collection and relive the magic of the Games.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Welcome Home, Heroes: The British Olympic Team's Triumphant Arrival from the Melbourne Games, 1956" In this evocative photograph, some of the 72 proud members of the British Olympic Team are seen disembarking from a Boeing aircraft at London Airport on December 9, 1956, following their successful participation in the Melbourne Games in Australia. The athletes, a mix of sportsmen and sportswomen, are dressed in their official team uniforms, their faces radiant with the joy and accomplishment of representing their country on the international stage. Their bags and equipment, scattered around them, serve as a testament to their grueling journey back home. The team's arrival marked the end of an incredible two-week competition, where they managed to secure a total of 23 medals, including 9 golds. The Australian Games, held from November 22 to December 8, 1956, were a significant moment in Olympic history, with the Soviet Union boycotting the event due to political tensions. The group, gathered around the aircraft's stairs, exudes a sense of unity and camaraderie, their smiles reflecting the pride and relief of having completed their mission. The backdrop of the London Airport, with its modern architecture and the bustle of activity, underscores the significance of their achievement and the homecoming they are now experiencing. This photograph captures a moment of triumph and jubilation, encapsulating the spirit of the Olympic Games and the indomitable human spirit.
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