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Handley Page Halifax Met. 6
Handley Page Halifax Met.6 (RG778 XB-B) of 224 Squadron flying over Gibraltar, February 1950
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 3715762
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
Postwar Royal Air Force Meteorology
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Handley Page Halifax Met. 6 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an iconic image by renowned aviation photographer, Charles E. Brown. This striking photograph captures the historic Handley Page Halifax Met. 6 aircraft (RG778 XB-B) of 224 Squadron in flight over Gibraltar during the year 1950. Experience the nostalgia and grandeur of the Royal Air Force's storied past with this beautifully detailed and vividly colored print, perfect for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Bring this piece of aviation history into your home or office and relive the legacy of the RAF's legendary Halifax bomber.
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 53.4cm x 42cm (21" 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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In this black-and-white photograph, a Handley Page Halifax Met. 6 aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) soars majestically over the iconic Rock of Gibraltar. The image, captured by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown, dates back to February 1950. The Handley Page Halifax Met. 6, with the registration number XB-B, was a vital component of the RAF's postwar meteorology and weather reconnaissance fleet. Equipped with advanced meteorological instruments, this aircraft played a pivotal role in gathering essential weather data for military operations and forecasting. The Met. 6 was a modified version of the Handley Page Halifax bomber, which had seen extensive service during World War II. The RAF's meteorological squadrons, such as 224 Squadron to which XB-B belonged, were tasked with flying these modified Halifaxes to collect weather data over the Atlantic Ocean and European continent. The photograph showcases the Halifax Met. 6's distinctive features, including its large radome beneath the fuselage, which housed the meteorological equipment. The propellers churn up the air as the aircraft climbs, leaving a trail of vapor in the crisp, cool air of the Mediterranean. The backdrop of the iconic Rock of Gibraltar, with its distinctive stripes of color, adds a sense of history and grandeur to the image. The strategic location of Gibraltar, at the southern tip of Europe, made it an essential refueling and resupply stop for the RAF's long-range meteorological flights. This photograph is a testament to the RAF's commitment to meteorology and weather reconnaissance in the postwar era, and the vital role these efforts played in supporting military operations and ensuring the safety of aircrews. Charles E. Brown's masterful composition and timing have resulted in an enduring image that continues to captivate and inspire.
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