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Westland Wessex
Westland Wessex HU.5 helicopters of the Royal Marines, 1964
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 708055
© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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
This evocative photograph captures the essence of post-war military aviation with the Westland Wessex HU.5 helicopters of the Royal Marines, as depicted in this image taken by Charles E. Brown for the Royal Air Force Museum in 1964. The Westland Wessex, a versatile and agile rotorcraft, was a mainstay of the British military's helicopter fleet during the mid-20th century. It was first introduced into service with the Royal Navy in 1962 and later adopted by the Royal Marines in 1964. This particular variant, the HU.5, was specifically designed for the anti-submarine warfare role, equipped with a dipping sonar and magnetic anomaly detector to detect and target submarines. The image shows a line of these helicopters, their rotor blades casting long shadows on the ground, as they prepare for a mission. The men in the foreground, clad in their distinctive Royal Marines green uniforms, add a sense of human scale and activity to the scene. The backdrop of a grey and overcast sky further emphasizes the rugged and determined nature of the military personnel and their equipment. This photograph is a testament to the vital role that helicopters played in the post-war military landscape, and the critical contributions made by the Royal Marines in the defense of the United Kingdom. The Westland Wessex, with its versatility, reliability, and advanced technology, was a key component of the Royal Marines' arsenal, and this image captures a moment in time when these remarkable machines were at the forefront of military innovation.
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