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Poster Print : Roofing JLP01_08_008427
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Roofing JLP01_08_008427
RAF Gaydon, Gaydon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. A man fitting corrugated roofing panels onto the roof of a newly constructed building at Gaydon Airfield.
Work began on the construction of a new runway at Gaydon Airfield in early 1952. This was followed by a second contract for the construction of more than 100 Easiform and Air Ministry buildings, and 23 Nissen huts
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Media ID 24561461
© Historic England Archive
1950s Airfield Construction People Royal Air Force Scaffolding Work Roofer
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of RAF Gaydon with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image "Roofing JLP01_08_008427" by Joh from Historic England. Witness the past come to life as a man diligently fits corrugated roofing panels onto a newly constructed building at Gaydon Airfield. This evocative image from the Historic England Archive transports you back in time, making it a must-have addition to your home or office décor. Bring a piece of aviation history into your space and relive the stories of the past with our high-quality poster prints.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 42cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from the Historic England Archive captures a moment in time at RAF Gaydon, Warwickshire during the 1950s. The image showcases a skilled roofer diligently fitting corrugated roofing panels onto the roof of a newly constructed building at Gaydon Airfield. The construction work at Gaydon Airfield was of great significance, as it involved not only the creation of a new runway but also the construction of over 100 Easiform and Air Ministry buildings, along with 23 Nissen huts. This ambitious project aimed to enhance the capabilities and infrastructure of this Royal Air Force base. In this particular snapshot, we witness an anonymous man perched atop scaffolding, focused on his task with precision and expertise. His presence symbolizes the dedication and hard work put forth by countless individuals who contributed to shaping RAF Gaydon into what it is today. The monochromatic tones add depth to this historical photograph while emphasizing its timeless quality. It serves as a reminder of how much progress has been made since then in terms of technology and construction methods. This remarkable image offers us a glimpse into an era when manual labor played an integral role in transforming landscapes for military purposes. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance throughout history.
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