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Poster Print : Staff opthalmologist Dr Stewart Ball in the operating theatre of the world
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Staff opthalmologist Dr Stewart Ball in the operating theatre of the world
Staff opthalmologist Dr Stewart Ball in the operating theatre of the worlds only flying eye hospital at Elmdon airport, Birmingham.
2nd August 1982
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21381431
© Mirrorpix
Flying Health Hospital Plane Surgery Elmdon
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the extraordinary world of humanitarianism and medical innovation with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection. Featuring an iconic image from Mirrorpix, this captivating print showcases Dr. Stewart Ball, a dedicated staff ophthalmologist, at work in the operating theatre of the world's only flying eye hospital. Based at Elmdon airport in Birmingham, UK, on 2nd August 1982, this historic moment marked a significant milestone in bringing sight-saving treatments to remote communities. Bring the inspiring story of this pioneering institution into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Experience the power of a single image to evoke emotion, educate, and inspire. Order yours today and be a part of preserving history one print at a time.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in this timeless photograph is the dedicated staff ophthalmologist, Dr. Stewart Ball, standing confidently in the operating theatre of a truly remarkable establishment - the world's only flying eye hospital. The year was 1982, and Elmdon airport in Birmingham served as its base. This image takes us back to an era when aviation technology merged with healthcare innovation to bring hope and healing to those in need. The aircraft itself remains unseen but serves as a symbol of progress and mobility that enabled medical professionals like Dr. Ball to reach distant corners of the globe swiftly. With his surgical attire impeccably donned, Dr. Ball exudes expertise and compassion as he prepares for another life-changing procedure within this unique airborne facility. This snapshot encapsulates not just a moment frozen in time but also represents countless lives touched by his skillful hands. The flying eye hospital embodies a commitment to improving global eye health, transcending borders and bringing sight-restoring surgeries directly to communities lacking access to specialized care. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration between medical professionals, aviation experts, and philanthropic organizations united by their shared goal: restoring vision one patient at a time. As we gaze upon this poignant image from Memory Lane Prints, let it serve as a reminder that even amidst challenges faced during the 1980s, there were individuals like Dr. Stewart Ball who dedicated themselves wholeheartedly towards making our world brighter – quite literally.
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