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Handley Page Hastings prototype
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 639852
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Postwar Prototypes Royal Air Force
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of high-quality poster prints, featuring the iconic Handley Page Hastings prototype image by Charles E. Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This historic aviation photograph showcases the very first Handley Page Hastings aircraft, which revolutionized air transport with its innovative design and versatility. Bring the rich history of aviation into your home or office with this stunning poster print, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and engineering marvels of vintage aircraft. Our poster prints are produced using the latest printing technology, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the image to life. Order yours today and relive the golden age of aviation in your personal space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 Hastings prototype, registration number WP965, stands proudly on the tarmac of an RAF airfield. The year is 1948, and the post-war Royal Air Force is at the forefront of aviation innovation. The Handley Page Hastings, a twin-engine transport aircraft, was designed to meet the RAF's requirement for a versatile and capable military transport aircraft. This prototype, the first of its kind, was a groundbreaking design for its time, featuring a large cargo hold with a rear ramp loading facility, allowing for the easy and efficient loading and unloading of cargo and personnel. The aircraft's distinctive twin-engine configuration, with the engines mounted on the wings, provided ample power for the Hastings to carry heavy loads over long distances. The wings themselves were an innovation, being designed with a constant chord, which meant that the wings maintained a consistent shape from root to tip, improving aerodynamic efficiency and reducing drag. The Handley Page Hastings prototype underwent extensive testing at the RAF's experimental establishment at Boscombe Down, where it was subjected to a rigorous program of flight testing to evaluate its performance and handling characteristics. The results were impressive, and the Hastings went on to become a mainstay of the RAF's transport fleet, serving with distinction in various roles until its retirement in the late 1970s. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, as the Handley Page Hastings prototype takes its place in the annals of aviation history. It is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the designers, engineers, and pilots who brought this remarkable aircraft to life, and a reminder of the vital role that the Royal Air Force played in the post-war era in pushing the boundaries of what was possible in aviation.
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