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The Hendy 3308 Heck prototype aircraft built by the Westland Aircraft Works at Yeovil
The Hendy 3308 Heck prototype aircraft built by the Westland Aircraft Works at Yeovil. Registered G-ACTC, it first flew in July 1934.
The aircraft went on to set a new record for the flight from Cape Town to England of 6 days, 8 hours and 27 minutes in November 1936
Staff
Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Bristol
England
Media ID 21769628
© Mirrorpix
1934 Airfield Somerset South West Thirties
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Hendy 3308 Heck prototype aircraft. Built by the skilled craftsmen at Westland Aircraft Works in Yeovil in 1934, this historic aircraft, registered G-ACTC, made its first flight in July of that year. Our high-quality poster prints capture the essence of aviation history, bringing the spirit of the past into your home or office. Relive the excitement of aviation's early days with this stunning representation of the Hendy 3308 Heck prototype, expertly produced by our team at Memory Lane 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 54.5cm x 42cm (21.5" 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) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
The Hendy 3308 Heck prototype aircraft, a remarkable creation by the Westland Aircraft Works at Yeovil, takes center stage in this photo print. Registered as G-ACTC and taking its maiden flight in July 1934, this pioneering aircraft quickly made history. In November 1936, the Hendy 3308 Heck shattered records with an astonishing flight from Cape Town to England. Completing the journey in just 6 days, 8 hours, and 27 minutes, it left aviation enthusiasts around the world awe-inspired. This extraordinary feat showcased not only the exceptional capabilities of this aircraft but also highlighted the advancements made during that era. Captured against a picturesque backdrop of an airfield in Somerset, England, this image exudes a sense of adventure and progress synonymous with aviation during the thirties. The sleek design and powerful engines of the Hendy 3308 Heck hint at its ability to conquer long-distance flights effortlessly. This photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and technological achievements achieved during that time period. It reminds us of our boundless curiosity for exploration and our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries. As we gaze upon this vintage masterpiece captured by Memory Lane Prints' talented staff members, we are transported back to an era where dreams took flight on wings crafted by skilled hands.
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