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Hughes 269B - G-AVVS
Hughes 269B G-AVVS (msn 0284) of the Metroplitan Police, from Wickenden, at The Biggin Hill Air Fair. Date: 1971
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Media ID 20028090
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the thrilling history of aviation into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image captures the Hughes 269B, registration G-AVVS (msn 0284), of the Metropolitan Police, as it gracefully soars at The Biggin Hill Air Fair in 1971. The Hughes 269B, a versatile and iconic aircraft, is beautifully depicted in this vintage photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich colors and intricate details of this timeless image, making it a must-have for any aviation enthusiast or art lover's collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Hughes 269B aircraft, registration number G-AVVS (msn 0284), as it gracefully takes to the sky during the Biggin Hill Air Fair in 1971. The Metropolitan Police's Hughes 269B helicopter, based at Wickenden, is a testament to the advanced aviation technology of the time. The Hughes 269B was a twin-engine, multi-purpose helicopter, renowned for its versatility and capabilities. The image captures the essence of the Air Fair, with the vibrant blue sky serving as the perfect backdrop for the helicopter's distinctive orange and white livery. The helicopter's powerful engines emit plumes of smoke as it lifts off, adding to the dynamic energy of the scene. The crowd, gathered below, watches in awe as the helicopter ascends, their excitement palpable. The Hughes 269B played a crucial role in the Metropolitan Police's aviation unit, providing essential services such as air support for law enforcement operations, search and rescue missions, and traffic management. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of innovation and progress that defined the aviation industry in the early 1970s, and serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of flight.
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