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Poster Print : A twin engine Piper Comanche which was the cause of a full scale emergency at Sunderland
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A twin engine Piper Comanche which was the cause of a full scale emergency at Sunderland
A twin engine Piper Comanche which was the cause of a full scale emergency at Sunderland Airport. The planes undercarriage failed and then it developed engine trouble as it flew over the airfield. The pilot flew low over the control tower while air traffic controller Bob Henderson scanned the underside of the aircraft for a sign of what was wrong. Eventually the pilot managed to free his undercarriage and landed the aircraft without injury to himself or his passenger.
8th March 1983
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
WA*5863361
Media ID 21621760
© Mirrorpix
Aerospace Airfield Business Travel Flying Vacations
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive aviation history with our captivating poster print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the thrilling moment of a twin-engine Piper Comanche's unexpected emergency at Sunderland Airport. The image, captured by NCJ, depicts the tense scene as the undercarriage collapses and engine trouble ensues in mid-air. Bring this exhilarating piece of aviation history into your home or office to inspire and ignite conversation. Experience the drama and excitement of this full-scale emergency with every glance. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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 59.4cm x 36.3cm (23.4" x 14.3")
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
An Unforgettable Emergency Landing: The Twin Engine Piper Comanche at Sunderland Airport". In this print captured on the 8th of March, 1983, we witness a heart-stopping moment that unfolded in the skies above Sunderland Airport. A twin engine Piper Comanche became the center of a full-scale emergency when its undercarriage failed and engine trouble ensued mid-flight. As panic filled the airfield, skilled pilot maneuvered his aircraft over the control tower while air traffic controller Bob Henderson fearlessly examined every inch of its underside for any signs of malfunction. With tension mounting and time running out, hope flickered as the pilot miraculously managed to free his undercarriage. The relief was palpable as spectators watched in awe as this courageous aviator skillfully guided his troubled plane towards a safe landing. Against all odds, he touched down without injury to himself or his passenger. This remarkable snapshot not only captures an intense moment in aviation history but also serves as a testament to human resilience and expertise. It reminds us that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, heroes emerge who can navigate through adversity with unwavering determination. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this photograph transports us back to an era where travel by air held both excitement and trepidation. It stands as a reminder that behind every flight lies countless untold stories of bravery and triumph against all odds – tales that continue to inspire generations fascinated by aerospace exploration.
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