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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) Photo Print
Experience a piece of aviation history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring the iconic Vickers Viscount Airliner. This stunning image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the elegance and power of this British European Airways (BEA) aircraft as it sits parked, with an Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-104B taxiing in the background. The Hunting Hangar adds an intriguing depth to this captivating scene from the 1950s. Bring this vintage aviation moment into your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the golden age of air travel. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print today.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.1cm (10" x 7.1")
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) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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