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Antique Framed Print : Westland Wapiti IIA of 1 (Indian) Service Flying Training School
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Westland Wapiti IIA of 1 (Indian) Service Flying Training School
Westland Wapiti IIA (J9754 PT-F) of 1 (Indian) Service Flying Training School, Risalpur, 1940
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 5529687
© Royal Air Force Museum Collection
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 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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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This evocative photograph captures the Westland Wapiti IIA (J9754 PT-F) of 1 (Indian) Service Flying Training School, as it sits proudly on the tarmac at Risalpur in India during World War Two. The Westland Wapiti IIA was a biplane trainer aircraft, which was primarily used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and its Commonwealth allies for elementary and intermediate flying training. The image portrays the aircraft in its original RAF colours, adorned with the roundel and serial number. The Wapiti IIA was a versatile machine, capable of being armed with machine guns and bombs, and was also used for reconnaissance missions. Its open cockpit design offered an unobstructed view for the trainee pilots, making it an ideal platform for teaching the fundamentals of flying. The photograph was taken in 1940, a critical period during World War Two when the demand for trained pilots was at an all-time high. The RAF and its allies were expanding rapidly, and training schools like 1 (Indian) Service Flying Training School were instrumental in producing the next generation of pilots. The Westland Wapiti IIA played a crucial role in this endeavour, providing a solid foundation for thousands of pilots who went on to serve their countries with distinction. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who trained and served during World War Two. It also underscores the vital role that training aircraft like the Westland Wapiti IIA played in ensuring the success of the Allied forces. Today, this historic aircraft is preserved at the RAF Museum, a testament to the rich aviation heritage of the RAF and its allies.
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