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Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 Mercury of the RAF
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Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 Mercury of the RAF
Handley Page Halifax VI, RG815, Mercury of the RAF Empire Radio School, Debden, prior to its 25, 000-mile tour of Palestine, Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand in 1946. Date: 1946
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This striking photograph captures the Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 "Mercury" of the Royal Air Force (RAF), standing proudly at Debden Airfield prior to its historic 25,000-mile tour of Palestine, Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand in 1946. The Halifax VI, a versatile transport aircraft, was selected for this groundbreaking mission to establish radio communication links between the various British Commonwealth countries following the end of World War II. The "Mercury" was named in honor of the Roman god of commerce, travel, and the arts, symbolizing the important role this aircraft would play in reconnecting the far-flung territories of the British Empire. The plane's distinctive features, including its four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, are clearly visible in this image. The Halifax VI's extensive tour began in Palestine and continued through Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. The aircraft's journey marked a significant milestone in post-war aviation history, as it was the first time a RAF aircraft had circumnavigated the globe. This photograph serves as a testament to the courage and determination of the RAF personnel who undertook this remarkable mission, ensuring that the communication links between the British Commonwealth countries were restored and strengthened in the aftermath of the war.
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