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Harvard I aircraft of 2 SFTS RAF
North American Harvard I aircraft of 2 Service Flying Training Schoo, 1940
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 4236876
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
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 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
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 evocative black-and-white photograph, a North American Harvard I trainer aircraft of 2 Service Flying Training School (2 SFTS) Royal Air Force (RAF) takes to the skies above the verdant English countryside during World War II. Taken by renowned RAF photographer Charles E. Brown, this image captures the essence of the intensive training programs that prepared the Allied forces for combat. The Harvard I, a single-engine, piston-powered primary trainer, was a mainstay of the RAF's training fleet during the war. Its open cockpit and fixed landing gear made it an ideal platform for teaching the fundamentals of flight to new recruits. The aircraft's sleek lines and distinctive profile are on full display in this photograph, as it climbs steadily against a backdrop of rolling hills and patches of woodland. The 2 SFTS, located at Gravesend in Kent, was one of many RAF schools that played a crucial role in the war effort. Thousands of pilots and aircrew passed through its doors, honing their skills on the very aircraft that would later see them through the trials and tribulations of combat. The Harvard I, with its reliable performance and versatility, was an essential component of this rigorous training regime. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the future of the Allied forces hung in the balance. The determination and resolve of the men and women who trained on these very airfields are palpable, as they prepared to answer the call to defend their countries and protect the freedoms of the world. The legacy of the RAF, and the sacrifices made by its personnel, continue to inspire us today.
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