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Framed Print : Two English Electric Lightning F1s XM140 and XM165
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Two English Electric Lightning F1s XM140 and XM165
Two English Electric Lightning F1s, XM140 and XM165, of No 74 Squadron, in flight
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our stunning Framed Prints featuring "Two English Electric Lightning F1s XM140 and XM165" from the Media Storehouse collection. These captivating images, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase No 74 Squadron's English Electric Lightning F1 aircraft in flight. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, this framed print brings the raw power and elegance of these iconic jets right into your home or office. The high-quality print is expertly framed, ensuring a beautiful and lasting display. Immerse yourself in aviation history with this impressive piece.
Framed and mounted 17x12 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 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). 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 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, the thunderous presence of two English Electric Lightning F1s, XM140 and XM165, takes center stage against a clear blue sky. Belonging to No 74 Squadron, these iconic British-designed jet fighters gracefully ascend, leaving a trail of condensation in their wake. The English Electric Lightning was a groundbreaking supersonic interceptor aircraft, renowned for its exceptional agility and speed. Introduced into service in the late 1950s, it was the Royal Air Force's first operational supersonic aircraft and served until the late 1980s. XM140 and XM165 are seen here in their distinctive camouflage livery, adorned with the No 74 Squadron roundel and the RAF roundel. No 74 Squadron, also known as the "Tigers," was one of the most decorated squadrons in the RAF's history, having seen action in various conflicts, including the Suez Crisis and the Falklands War. As the Lightning F1s climb higher, their powerful Rolls-Royce Avon RA.14 engines roar to life, producing a deafening sound that echoes through the open sky. The intricate details of their wings, tail fins, and intakes can be seen in this breathtaking image, showcasing the engineering prowess of the time. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of aviation and the remarkable achievements of the English Electric Lightning and the brave pilots who flew it. The image captures the raw power, grace, and beauty of these supersonic jet fighters in their element, leaving a lasting impression on all who behold it.
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