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Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 Mercury of the RAF
Handley Page Halifax VI, RG815, Mercury of the RAF Empire Radio School, Debden, prior to its 25, 000-mile tour of Palestine, Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand in 1946. Date: 1946
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 Mercury poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic Handley Page Halifax VI aircraft with the distinctive "Mercury of the RAF" insignia, as it prepared for its historic 25,000-mile tour of Palestine, Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand in 1946. This poster is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the rich heritage of the RAF. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
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 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) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking photograph captures the Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 "Mercury" of the Royal Air Force (RAF), standing proudly at Debden Airfield prior to its historic 25,000-mile tour of Palestine, Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand in 1946. The Halifax VI, a versatile transport aircraft, was selected for this groundbreaking mission to establish radio communication links between the various British Commonwealth countries following the end of World War II. The "Mercury" was named in honor of the Roman god of commerce, travel, and the arts, symbolizing the important role this aircraft would play in reconnecting the far-flung territories of the British Empire. The plane's distinctive features, including its four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, are clearly visible in this image. The Halifax VI's extensive tour began in Palestine and continued through Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. The aircraft's journey marked a significant milestone in post-war aviation history, as it was the first time a RAF aircraft had circumnavigated the globe. This photograph serves as a testament to the courage and determination of the RAF personnel who undertook this remarkable mission, ensuring that the communication links between the British Commonwealth countries were restored and strengthened in the aftermath of the war.
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