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Hugh Merewether chief test pilot at Hawker Siddeley Aviation
Hugh Merewether, chief test pilot at Hawker Siddeley Aviation (Dunsfold), lands a Hawker Siddeley Harrier on the flight deck of the cruiser HMS Blake during trials. 2/3 August 1970. Date: 1970
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1970 Blake Chief Cruiser Deck Dunsfold Harrier Hawker Hugh Lands Pilot Siddeley Test Trials Merewether
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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.1cm (9.6" x 7.5")
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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In this historic photograph, Hugh Merewether, the esteemed chief test pilot at Hawker Siddeley Aviation's Dunsfold facility, skillfully lands a Hawker Siddeley Harrier on the flight deck of the cruiser HMS Blake during trials on August 2/3, 1970. The Harrier, a revolutionary short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft, represented a significant advancement in aviation technology, enabling the Royal Navy to operate fixed-wing aircraft from their ships without the need for a runway. Merewether's expertise and experience were crucial during these trials, as he demonstrated the Harrier's unique capabilities to the military and naval personnel aboard the HMS Blake. The successful landing marked a major milestone in the development of the Harrier, paving the way for its deployment in military service. The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, with its distinctive V/STOL (Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing) capability, offered unparalleled flexibility and versatility. Its ability to take off and land vertically or on short runways made it an ideal choice for the Royal Navy, providing them with a powerful and agile aircraft that could be deployed in various operational scenarios. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in aviation history, with Merewether's masterful landing on the HMS Blake's flight deck symbolizing the successful integration of a groundbreaking aircraft into military service. The Hawker Siddeley Harrier would go on to serve with distinction in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and several other air forces around the world for decades.
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