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Vickers Varsity WL627
Royal Air Force - Vickers Varsity WL627, at RAF Newton. Date: circa 1982
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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 19.8cm (15.6" x 7.8")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the sleek lines and imposing presence of Vickers Varsity WL627 as it taxis on the tarmac at RAF Newton in circa 1982. The Varsity, a versatile twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft, was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) fleet during the late 1970s and 1980s. Originally designed and manufactured by Vickers-Armstrongs as a military derivative of the successful Vickers Valetta, the Varsity was primarily used for navigation training, air-to-air refueling, and maritime patrol missions. Its twin engines, mounted high on the wings, provided ample power for its various roles, while its large cabin offered plenty of space for crew and passengers. In this image, we see WL627 in its RAF livery, with the distinctive roundel and fin flash adorning its fuselage. The aircraft's wings are adorned with various markings, including the red and white stripes of the Royal Air Force Training Command. The photo also offers a glimpse into the bustling activity of the airbase, with other aircraft and support vehicles visible in the background. The Vickers Varsity served with distinction in the RAF for over two decades, eventually being replaced by more modern aircraft in the late 1990s. Today, a few examples of this iconic aircraft remain in preservation, serving as reminders of the vital role it played in the history of military aviation.
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