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It isn t everyday that Teesside airport gets a visit from an RAF Hercules

It isn t everyday that Teesside airport gets a visit from an RAF Hercules, but one touched down last night to take up these local soldiers and their pals for a training parachute drop. The giant aircraft collected 50 members of D Company, 4th Battalion The Parachute regiment, based at TA centre, Norton, for an 800ft drop on to Downholme moor, near Richmond, as part of a local exercise. 17th June 1987

Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
England

Media ID 21683645

© Mirrorpix

Armed Forces Camouflage Challange Khaki Posed Territorial Army Uniform

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 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In a remarkable display of military prowess, Teesside airport played host to an unexpected visitor last night. An imposing RAF Hercules aircraft touched down on the runway, much to the surprise of locals and aviation enthusiasts alike. Its purpose? To transport 50 brave soldiers from D Company, 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, based at TA centre in Norton. The soldiers and their comrades eagerly boarded the colossal aircraft, ready for an adrenaline-fueled training parachute drop. Their destination? Downholme moor, near Richmond – a picturesque location that would soon become their playground for this daring exercise. As dawn broke over the horizon on June 17th, 1987, these courageous individuals leapt from heights of 800 feet into the unknown. Clad in khaki uniforms adorned with camouflage patterns, they embraced the challenge before them with unwavering determination. This snapshot captures not only a moment frozen in time but also represents the spirit and dedication of our armed forces during this era. It serves as a reminder that even amidst peacekeeping duties and territorial army commitments, these soldiers continuously honed their skills through rigorous exercises like this one. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints and expertly captured by Staff photographer (not mentioned), this image stands as a testament to bravery and camaraderie within our military community during the vibrant decade of the 1980s.

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