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Concrete batching plant JLP01_01_006_09
FILTON AIRFIELD, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A concrete batching plant, with a Laing truck being loaded in the foreground, at Filton Airfield during the construction of a new runway.
Laing extended the runway westwards at Filton Airfield to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being built at the airfield. Work began in July 1946 on the new runway, which was 2, 725 yards long and 100 yards wide. The work required the requisitioning and removal of Charlton village and a temporary flying strip was laid, for use while the new runway was under construction
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Media ID 24350643
© Historic England Archive
1940s Airfield Concrete Construction Runway Truck Cement
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Collection of historic poster prints, featuring the captivating image "Concrete batching plant JLP01_01_006_09" by A© Historic England Archive. This intriguing photograph transports us back in time to Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire, where a concrete batching plant comes to life during the construction of a new runway. In the foreground, a Laing truck is being loaded, adding an extra layer of detail and authenticity to this mesmerizing scene. Add a touch of history to your walls with this stunning, high-quality poster print from the Media Storehouse Collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of Filton Airfield, South Gloucestershire. The image showcases a concrete batching plant, with a Laing truck being loaded in the foreground, during the construction of a new runway. In the 1940s, Filton Airfield underwent extensive development to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon airliner that was being built at the airfield. Laing took charge of extending the runway westwards, resulting in an impressive 2,725-yard long and 100-yard wide structure. The scale of this project required not only careful planning but also involved requisitioning and removing Charlton village. The photograph provides insight into the magnitude of this undertaking as workers diligently load cement onto trucks for use in constructing the new runway. It is fascinating to see how technology has evolved over time when compared to modern-day construction practices. Additionally, it is worth noting that while work on the new runway progressed, a temporary flying strip was laid out for continued operations at Filton Airfield. This temporary measure ensured minimal disruption to flight activities during this crucial phase. Preserved by A© Historic England Archive, this print serves as a valuable historical document showcasing both human ingenuity and determination during an era marked by post-war reconstruction efforts within aviation infrastructure.
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