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Westland Westminster
Westland Westminster lifting a Land Rover and trailer, Yeovil 9 June 1959
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an iconic aviation image from the Royal Air Force Museum's collection. This mug showcases the classic Westland Westminster helicopter in action, lifting a Land Rover and trailer during a demonstration at Yeovil on 9th June 1959. Relive history with every sip from this high-quality mug, perfect for aviation enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of engineering. Made from durable ceramic material, this mug is microwave and dishwasher safe, ensuring it withstands the test of time. Add a touch of history and personality to your daily routine with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph taken on 9th June 1959 at the RAF Technical College in Yeovil, we witness an awe-inspiring moment in aviation history. The image, captured by Charles E. Brown, showcases the Westland Westminster helicopter lifting a Land Rover and trailer with effortless grace. The Westland Westminster, a prototype helicopter developed by the Westland Aircraft Company in the post-World War II era, was a significant milestone in helicopter technology. Its innovative design and capabilities set it apart from its contemporaries, making it a subject of fascination and admiration within the aviation community. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the Westminster's impressive lifting capabilities. The helicopter, with its powerful rotors, hoists the Land Rover and trailer with apparent ease, demonstrating the helicopter's potential as a versatile machine. The Land Rover, a stalwart of British engineering, adds a touch of familiarity and context to the scene, emphasizing the Westminster's ability to handle real-world objects. The Westland Westminster was a precursor to the Westland Wessex, which would later become a workhorse for the RAF and other military forces around the world. This photograph serves as a testament to the groundbreaking innovations and achievements in helicopter technology that emerged in the postwar era. It is a reminder of the ingenuity and determination that drove engineers and aviators to push the boundaries of what was possible, paving the way for the advanced helicopters we know today.
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