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Red Arrows Gnat T Mk. 2 XS111 and XR540 with 8 more plus XS10
Red Arrows Hawker Siddeley Gnat T Mk.2 XS111 and XR540 with 8 more plus XS106 from another unit. Date: 1970s
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
Arrows Gnat Hawker Siddeley Unit
Greetings Card (A5)
Bring excitement and aviation nostalgia to your loved ones with our Media Storehouse collection of Red Arrows Greetings Cards. Featuring the iconic Hawker Siddeley Gnat T Mk.2 jets XS111 and XR540, along with 8 additional jets XS106 from another unit, these cards transport you back to the 1970s. Each card showcases stunning, rights-managed images from Mary Evans Prints Online, capturing the power and precision of the Red Arrows in flight. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, these cards are sure to add a touch of excitement to any occasion.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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
In this photograph from the 1970s, we find ourselves at the heart of an aeronautical spectacle as the Red Arrows, the renowned Royal Air Force aerobatics team, prepare for takeoff with their Hawker Siddeley Gnat T Mk.2 jets. The image features two distinctive Gnat T Mk.2 aircraft, XS111 and XR540, prominently displayed. The Red Arrows, formed in 1965, were the first formally trained military aerobatics team in the world. Their striking red jets and precise formations have since become a symbol of British aviation excellence and a crowd favorite at air shows around the globe. In this scene, we also notice eight additional Gnat T Mk.2 jets in the background, along with XS106 from another unit. The team's transport and transportation aircraft, such as the Comet C-1 and Andover C-1, can often be seen in the vicinity, but in this instance, they are absent, allowing us to fully appreciate the Gnat T Mk.2 jets in their element. The Gnat T Mk.2, a single-engine, twin-seat advanced trainer and light combat aircraft, was the primary platform used by the Red Arrows from 1968 to 1994. Its agility and versatility made it an ideal choice for the team's demanding aerial displays. As the Red Arrows prepare for another thrilling performance, the anticipation is palpable, and the sight of these magnificent jets lined up on the runway is a testament to the enduring legacy of British military aviation.
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