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Antique Framed Print : BAC VC-10 C. 1
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BAC VC-10 C. 1
BAC (Vickers) VC-10 C.1 of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 13184373
© Crown Copyright, RAF Museum
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.6cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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
Imaginate yourself transported back in time to the late 1960s, as you gaze upon this photograph of a BAC VC-10 C.1, proudly representing 10 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The British-built VC-10, designed by the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) and Vickers-Armstrongs, was a versatile and innovative military transport aircraft, which served the RAF with distinction for several decades. This particular VC-10 C.1, with its distinctive delta wing and four Rolls-Royce Conway turbofan engines, is adorned with the insignia of 10 Squadron, a proud and storied unit in the RAF's history. The red and white roundel, along with the squadron's distinctive "V"-shaped fin flash, proudly emblazoned on the fuselage, speak to the aircraft's proud military lineage. The VC-10 was a versatile workhorse, capable of carrying troops, cargo, and even medical evacuation patients. Its advanced design, which included a pressurized cabin and reversible thrust engines, enabled it to operate from short runways and in hot, high-altitude environments. This made it an invaluable asset for the RAF during peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, as well as during military conflicts. The VC-10 C.1 in this photograph is a testament to the engineering prowess and innovative spirit of the British aviation industry during the post-war era. Its enduring legacy can still be seen in modern military transport aircraft, which continue to build upon the design principles and technological advancements pioneered by the VC-10. This photograph, taken at the RAF Museum, serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history of military aviation in the United Kingdom, and the crucial role that the RAF and its aircraft have played in protecting and serving the nation.
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