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Vickers Viscount
Bea British European Airways Vickers Viscount Airliner Parked with an Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104B Taxiing and the Hunting Hangar Behind Date: 1950s
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Airliner Airways Egll Heathrow Multiple Regional Turboprop Powered Vc 2 Vickers Viscount
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image features a British European Airways Vickers Viscount Airliner, parked gracefully next to an Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104B as they prepare for their next journeys. The backdrop of the Hunting Hangar adds to the authenticity of this 1950s scene. Our Metal Prints are made from high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the photo to life. Add this unique and intriguing piece to your collection and relive the golden age of aviation every day.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph from the 1950s, we witness an iconic moment in aviation history as two pioneering airliners, the BEA (British European Airways) Vickers Viscount and the Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104B, prepare for their respective departures at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL). The image, taken in the heart of the 1940s and 1950s aviation boom, showcases the diversity and innovation of the era. The Vickers Viscount, a British-designed and built turboprop-powered airliner, is parked on the tarmac, its distinctive winglets and twin engines proudly on display. The Viscount revolutionized the regional aviation market, offering faster and more comfortable travel compared to propeller-driven competitors. Its success paved the way for the jet age and ushered in a new era of air travel. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union's Tupolev Tu-104B taxis past, a testament to the global reach and competition of the time. This sleek, jet-powered airliner represented the pinnacle of Soviet aviation technology and was a formidable competitor to Western airliners. The photograph's background reveals the Hunting Hangar, a significant part of London Heathrow's history. The hangar, which still stands today, was once the largest in the world and played a crucial role in the development of British aviation. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of the 1950s aviation industry – innovation, competition, and progress. It serves as a reminder of a time when the skies were filled with groundbreaking aircraft and the world seemed smaller with each new flight.
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