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Derrick cranes JLP01_01_007_21
FILTON AIRFIELD, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. An aerial view showing derrick cranes and a concrete batching plant amid heaps of aggregate at Filton Airfield, during the construction of a new runway.
Laing extended the runway westwards at Filton Airfield to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being built at the airfield. Work began in July 1946 on the new runway, which was 2, 725 yards long and 100 yards wide. The work required the requisitioning and removal of Charlton village and a temporary flying strip was laid, for use while the new runway was under construction. The negative of this print was digitised and catalogued as part of the Britain from Above project
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Media ID 24350683
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1940s Airfield Building Construction Machinery
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 aerial view captures the bustling construction site at Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire during the 1940s. The print showcases a multitude of derrick cranes and a concrete batching plant amidst towering heaps of aggregate, all working tirelessly to create a new runway. The expansion project was undertaken by Laing to accommodate the impressive Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being built right at this very airfield. In July 1946, work commenced on the ambitious endeavor, resulting in a remarkable runway measuring 2,725 yards long and 100 yards wide. To make way for this grand development, Charlton village had to be requisitioned and removed entirely from its original location. As an interim solution while the new runway took shape, a temporary flying strip was laid nearby. Preserved as part of the Britain from Above project, this digitized negative print offers us an extraordinary glimpse into history. It not only highlights the magnitude of engineering involved but also emphasizes how progress often requires sacrifice and adaptation. With its rich historical significance and stunning aerial perspective capturing every detail of building machinery in action, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination during one of aviation's most transformative eras.
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