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Handley Page Victor prototype
Handley Page Victor prototype, Radlett 10 July 1953
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Media ID 639863
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
Postwar Prototypes Royal Air Force
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning Handley Page Victor prototype poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, captured by the renowned aviation photographer Charles E. Brown, transports you back in time to the Radlett airfield on 10 July 1953. Witness the history-making moment as the Handley Page Victor, a legendary British long-range strategic bomber, takes to the skies for the very first time. Relive the excitement of aviation history with this beautiful, high-quality poster print. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone with a passion for the thrill of flight. Order yours today and bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 72.5cm x 59.4cm (28.5" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")
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 photograph, the Handley Page Victor prototype, registration VX770, taxis on the runway of Radlett Airfield on 10 July 1953. The Victor was a four-engine, long-range strategic bomber developed by Handley Page Aircraft Company in response to a Royal Air Force (RAF) requirement for a successor to the Vickers Valiant and Avro Vulcan. The prototype, powered by four Rolls-Royce Avon RA.7 engines, made its first flight on 27 May 1952, and this photograph captures it in its early stages of flight testing. The Victor was a significant advancement in aviation technology for its time, featuring a swept-wing design, variable geometry wings, and a pressurized cabin. Its impressive range and payload capacity made it an effective platform for various missions, including strategic bombing, maritime patrol, and airborne early warning. The Victor entered RAF service in 1958 and saw active duty during the Cold War, with the last aircraft being retired in 2003. This photograph is a testament to the groundbreaking design and innovation of the Handley Page Victor prototype and the important role it played in the postwar history of the RAF. The image also serves as a reminder of the pivotal period in aviation history when new technologies and designs were pushing the boundaries of what was possible in aircraft design. Charles E Brown captured this photograph for the RAF Museum, preserving a valuable piece of aviation history for future generations to appreciate and learn from. The Victor's legacy continues to inspire and influence the development of modern military and civilian aircraft, making it a significant and enduring part of aviation history.
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