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Royal Air Force Stinson Model 74 Vigilant IA HL430- 70-49
Royal Air Force Stinson Model 74 Vigilant IA HL430 (known as O-49 by the USaF). The RAF was scheduled to receive over a hundred Vigilants but only fourteen were delivered and four of those were damaged in transit. The RAF rejected the aircraft and the balance of the orders was transferred to the USaF. - 9th November, 1941. Date: 1941
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Media ID 20028692
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Balance Damaged Delivered Fourteen Hundred Orders Receive Rejected Scheduled Stinson Transferred Transit Usaaf Vigilant
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating image showcases the Royal Air Force Stinson Model 74 Vigilant IA HL430, a rare and intriguing aircraft with a unique place in aviation history. Known as O-49 by the US Air Force, only fourteen of these aircraft were delivered to the RAF. This high-quality print, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Experience the thrill of the past with every detail of this iconic aircraft brought to life in vibrant colors and sharp resolution.
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Estimated Product Size is 42.6cm x 30.6cm (16.8" x 12")
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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This photograph showcases the Royal Air Force (RAF) Stinson Model 74 Vigilant IA HL430, also known as O-49 by the US Army Air Forces (USaF), on the ground during a pivotal moment in aviation history. The date is November 9, 1941. The RAF had placed an order for over a hundred Vigilant IA aircraft, a versatile transport and reconnaissance plane, to bolster their fleet. However, only fourteen of these aircraft were delivered to the RAF, with four of those sustaining damage during transit. Disappointed with the quality and condition of the delivered aircraft, the RAF rejected the remaining orders. The balance of the contracts were then transferred to the US Army Air Forces, who went on to use the Vigilant IA extensively in various roles during World War II. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intricate world of aeronautical transportation and the complexities of military procurement during wartime. The Stinson Vigilant IA, with its distinctive design and historical significance, continues to intrigue aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.
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