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Percival Prince G-ALWH
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Percival Prince G-ALWH
Percival P.50 Prince series 2A G-ALWH, of Decca Navigator Limited as a demonstrator for their navigation equipment. Registered to Decca on 17 July 1961 and exported to the USA on 15 November 1976) Date: circa 1961
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1961 1976 Decca Demonstrator Exported Navigation Navigator Percival Registered
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This photograph showcases Percival P.50 Prince Series 2A, registration number G-ALWH, as it proudly represents Decca Navigator Limited as a demonstrator for their advanced navigation equipment in the early 1960s. The sleek and sophisticated Percival Prince, manufactured by Percival Aircraft Company, is seen taxying on a runway, its wings gleaming under the bright sunlight. Decca Navigator Limited, a leading name in navigation technology at the time, utilized this aircraft to showcase their state-of-the-art equipment to potential clients. Registered to Decca Navigator Limited on 17th July 1961, this particular Percival Prince was later exported to the United States on 15th November 1976. The aircraft, with its distinctive red and white livery, was an essential asset for Decca, helping to demonstrate the capabilities and reliability of their navigation technology to an international audience. The Percival Prince, a versatile and agile aircraft, was well-suited for this role due to its impressive performance and handling characteristics. Its use by Decca Navigator Limited marked a significant collaboration between two pioneering companies in their respective fields, further solidifying their positions as industry leaders. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the important role that aviation and navigation technology played in shaping the world we live in today. The Percival Prince, with its proud association with Decca Navigator Limited, remains a testament to the ingenuity and innovation that continues to drive the aviation and technology industries forward.
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