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Napier Eland Airliner G ANVP a Convair liner 340
Napier Eland Airliner G ANVP a Convair liner 340 in flight over Bedfordshire August 1956 Date: 1956
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1956 Air Craft Eland Engineering Manufacturing Napier Prop Turbo
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Napier Eland Airliner G ANVP Convair Liners 340 print from our Media Storehouse collection. This stunning aviation photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to August 1956, when the Napier Eland Airliner graced the skies over Bedfordshire. This rights-managed image brilliantly captures the power and elegance of this iconic aircraft in flight. Add this unique and captivating piece of aviation history to your home or office decor and let the story of the Napier Eland Airliner come to life.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 black-and-white photograph, we see the Napier Eland Airliner G-ANVP, a Convair Liner 340, soaring gracefully through the clear blue skies above the picturesque countryside of Bedfordshire in August 1956. The Convair Liner 340, a versatile and advanced aircraft of its time, was powered by a unique Napier Eland R.P.183 turboprop engine, which was manufactured by the renowned British engineering company, Napier and Son. The Napier Eland engine was a groundbreaking design for the era, featuring a two-shaft free turbine engine with a centrifugal compressor, which provided increased efficiency and power compared to traditional piston engines. This advanced engine technology allowed the Convair Liner 340 to achieve impressive performance, with a cruising speed of around 320 miles per hour and a range of over 2,000 miles. In this photograph, we can appreciate the sleek and streamlined design of the Convair Liner 340, with its distinctive wingtip shape and elegant lines. The engine nacelles, housing the powerful Napier Eland engines, can be seen prominently on the wings. The aircraft's cockpit, located towards the front of the fuselage, is visible through the cockpit window, giving us a glimpse into the world of aviation engineering and innovation that was taking place during the mid-1950s. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and progress of the aviation industry during this period, as well as the important role that companies like Napier and Son played in pushing the boundaries of what was possible in aircraft design and engine technology. The Napier Eland Airliner G-ANVP, with its advanced turboprop engine, represented the future of air travel and transportation, and continues to be a fascinating subject for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.
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