Gloster Javelin FAW.1 aircraft (XA620, XA627, XA618 and XA619) of 46 Squadron RAF flying in formation from Odiham, 4 December 1956. The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation. © RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Canvas Print 20"x16" (51x41cm)
Introducing the stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Gloster Javelin FAW.1" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum's collection. This captivating image features four Gloster Javelin FAW.1 aircraft (XA620, XA627, XA618, and XA619) of 46 Squadron RAF flying in formation against the backdrop of the Odiham sky. Bring the history and beauty of the RAF right into your home with this high-quality canvas print. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the Javelin jets are sure to make a bold and impressive statement in any room. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials to ensure a long-lasting and stunning display. Add this piece to your collection and relive the rich aviation history of the Royal Air Force.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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In this evocative photograph, captured by Charles E. Brown, we witness a formation of four Gloster Javelin FAW.1 aircraft from 46 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF), as they soar through the skies above Odiham on 4 December 1956. The Javelin, a versatile and advanced jet fighter, was a postwar addition to the RAF's fleet, designed to meet the demands of the Cold War era. The Javelin FAW.1, specifically, was an all-weather interceptor variant, equipped with radar and other advanced avionics to enable effective air-to-air combat in adverse weather conditions. The four aircraft depicted in the photograph, XA620, XA627, XA618, and XA619, are seen flying in a tight formation, a testament to the pilots' skill and the aircraft's agility. The Javelin was a significant advancement in RAF technology, with its swept-wing design, twin engines, and advanced avionics. It was also the first RAF aircraft to be designed entirely using wind tunnel testing, ensuring that it was both efficient and effective in combat. The Javelin served with distinction in the RAF, seeing action in various conflicts and operations, including the Suez Crisis and the Aden Emergency. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, as these iconic aircraft take to the skies over Odiham, their powerful engines roaring, their wings slicing through the air. It is a reminder of the courage and skill of the pilots who flew these machines, and the vital role that the RAF played in defending the United Kingdom during the Cold War era.