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Derrick cranes JLP01_01_007_21
FILTON AIRFIELD, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. An aerial view showing derrick cranes and a concrete batching plant amid heaps of aggregate 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. The negative of this print was digitised and catalogued as part of the Britain from Above project
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Media ID 24350683
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1940s Airfield Building Construction Machinery
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of aviation and construction with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Derrick cranes JLP01_01_007_21 by Aerofilms Limited. This captivating aerial view of Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire transports you back in time, showcasing the bustling activity of constructing a new runway amidst heaps of aggregate. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring history to life in your home or office. Elevate your space with a piece of aviation history and order your Fine Art Print today.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56cm x 42cm (22" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This aerial view captures the bustling construction site at Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire during the 1940s. The print showcases a multitude of derrick cranes and a concrete batching plant amidst towering heaps of aggregate, all working tirelessly to create a new runway. The expansion project was undertaken by Laing to accommodate the impressive Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being built right at this very airfield. In July 1946, work commenced on the ambitious endeavor, resulting in a remarkable runway measuring 2,725 yards long and 100 yards wide. To make way for this grand development, Charlton village had to be requisitioned and removed entirely from its original location. As an interim solution while the new runway took shape, a temporary flying strip was laid nearby. Preserved as part of the Britain from Above project, this digitized negative print offers us an extraordinary glimpse into history. It not only highlights the magnitude of engineering involved but also emphasizes how progress often requires sacrifice and adaptation. With its rich historical significance and stunning aerial perspective capturing every detail of building machinery in action, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination during one of aviation's most transformative eras.
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