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Handley Page HP. 137 Jetstream 3M
Handley Page HP.137 Jetstream 3M (msn 258). The prototype of the 3M / C-10A, in Mar 1969, during an air-air photo-shoot. Scrapped in 1970 after the United States Air Force cancelled their order for C-10A Jetstreams, and the bankruptcy of Handley Page.. Date: 1969
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1969 1970 Air Air Bankruptcy Cancelled Fixed Wing Handley Jetstream Order Prototype Scrapped Photo Shoot
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This striking print captures the Handley Page HP.137 Jetstream 3M prototype during a thrilling air-air photo shoot in March 1969. The sleek design of this aircraft, with its distinctive twin turboprop engines and streamlined fuselage, is truly a sight to behold.
Sadly, despite its impressive performance capabilities and advanced features, the fate of this particular Jetstream was ultimately doomed. Following the cancellation of the United States Air Force's order for C-10A Jetstreams and the bankruptcy of Handley Page, this prototype was scrapped in 1970.
The story behind this image serves as a poignant reminder of the ups and downs that can befall even the most innovative and groundbreaking aviation projects. It also highlights the fleeting nature of technological advancements in an industry where progress is often measured in leaps and bounds.
As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded not only of the beauty and power of flight but also of the fragility inherent in our quest to conquer the skies. The legacy of Handley Page lives on through images like these, preserving moments from a bygone era when dreams took flight on wings of steel.
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