Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Aviation
Percival P-44 Proctor
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Percival P-44 Proctor
A Mock Luftwaffe Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Created from a Very Modified Percival Proctor Parked During the Filming of the Movie The Battle-Of-Britain 1968 / 1969 But Not Used Eventually Date: 1968
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 18398772
© aviation-images.com / Mary Evans Picture Library
1968 Aircraft Exterior External Hangars Ju87 Light Aircraft Luftwaffe Modifications Bomber
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Aviation
> Historic
> Battles
> Battle of Britain
> Historic
> World War I and II
> Airplanes and aviation
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> Aviation Images
> Popular Themes
> Battle of Britain
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Unused Stuka: A Percival P-44 Proctor Transformed for The Battle-Of-Britain Film (1968)" 2.. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the unique sight of a Percival P-44 Proctor, a British light aircraft, metamorphosed into a mock Ju-87 Stuka for the filming of "The Battle-Of-Britain" in 1968. Set against the backdrop of a hangar in Germany, this military aircraft stands as a testament to the extensive modifications undergone to replicate the German Junkers Ju-87 Stuka bomber, a notorious aircraft used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. 3. The Percival P-44 Proctor, a versatile and popular trainer and utility aircraft in the United Kingdom, was pressed into service for the film production, showcasing the ingenuity and adaptability of the crew. Despite the extensive modifications, the Proctor was not ultimately used in the film. 4. The transformation of the Proctor into a Stuka involved significant alterations, including the addition of the distinctive inverted gull wings, a fake cockpit, and the iconic dive brakes. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the intricate process of filmmaking, as well as the historical accuracy and attention to detail that were essential to recreating the atmosphere of the Second World War. 5. The photograph's composition, with the Proctor's shadow cast upon the hangar floor and the dimly lit interior, adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding this unique aircraft and its role in the production of "The Battle-Of-Britain." This image serves as a reminder of the rich history of aviation and filmmaking, as well as the enduring fascination with the aircraft and conflicts of World War II.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
