13858820

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

13858820

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 32302806

© Aviation Ancestry

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image appears to be a vintage advertisement or informational piece for the Gloster Meteor, highlighting the importance of FBC (Fischer Bearings Co. Ltd. ) bearings in the Rolls-Royce Derwent V engine used by this aircraft. The ad emphasizes that "THE THREE VITAL BEARINGS ARE BY FBC, " indicating that these components are crucial for transmitting the thrust of each Derwent's engine through FBC bearings. It also notes that one bearing takes radial loads and mentions two mainshaft bearings as part of their product offering. The visual elements include schematic representations of three different bearings within their housing, showcasing where they would be situated within an engine or mechanical system. The text is arranged in bold fonts to draw attention to the key message about reliability and performance provided by FBC's products. Overall, this image serves both as a historical document reflecting mid-20th-century advertising styles and engineering pride, as well as an educational tool demonstrating how specific components are integral to the operation of complex machinery such as jet engines.

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