Premium Framed Print : Folland Gnat RAF Red Arrows Diamond Nine
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Folland Gnat RAF Red Arrows Diamond Nine
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows Folland Gnats in classic Diamond Nine display formation Date: circa 1978
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Media ID 14220871
© A Flying History / The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1978 Airforce Arrows Classic Diamond Folland Formation Gnats Nine Rafat
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
This photograph captures the Folland Gnat jet trainer aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows display team in their iconic Diamond Nine formation, circa 1978. The Red Arrows, formed in 1965, are the official display team of the British Royal Air Force, and have been thrilling audiences worldwide for over five decades with their breathtaking aerial acrobatics. The Folland Gnat, a British single-engine, twin-seat, jet trainer and light combat aircraft, was introduced in 1956 and served in the RAF until 2001. This versatile aircraft was not only used for training but also saw combat in various roles, including as a ground-attack aircraft during the Falklands War. In this photograph, the Red Arrows pilots expertly maneuver their Gnat aircraft into the classic Diamond Nine formation, a tight, intricate arrangement of nine planes flying in a diamond shape with one plane in the center and four planes forming the points of each diamond, and four planes forming the outer diamond. The precision and skill required to execute this formation flawlessly is a testament to the exceptional abilities of these pilots and the capabilities of the Folland Gnat. The year 1978 marks a significant period in the history of the Red Arrows, as they continued to entertain and inspire audiences with their aerial displays, showcasing the excellence and professionalism of the Royal Air Force. This photograph is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when the Red Arrows and the Folland Gnat were at the pinnacle of their respective careers.
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