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Canvas Print : Harvard I aircraft of 2 SFTS RAF
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Harvard I aircraft of 2 SFTS RAF
North American Harvard I aircraft of 2 Service Flying Training Schoo, 1940
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 4236876
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: a stunning aviation masterpiece by Charles E Brown featuring the North American Harvard I aircraft of 2 Service Flying Training School (2 SFTS) RAF. This iconic image, taken in 1940 at the Royal Air Force Museum, captures the essence of the past as the Harvard I soars through the skies. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich history of this legendary aircraft to your home or office. Each print is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp resolution. Own a piece of aviation history and add character to any room with this inspiring and authentic work of art.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 black-and-white photograph, a North American Harvard I trainer aircraft of 2 Service Flying Training School (2 SFTS) Royal Air Force (RAF) takes to the skies above the verdant English countryside during World War II. Taken by renowned RAF photographer Charles E. Brown, this image captures the essence of the intensive training programs that prepared the Allied forces for combat. The Harvard I, a single-engine, piston-powered primary trainer, was a mainstay of the RAF's training fleet during the war. Its open cockpit and fixed landing gear made it an ideal platform for teaching the fundamentals of flight to new recruits. The aircraft's sleek lines and distinctive profile are on full display in this photograph, as it climbs steadily against a backdrop of rolling hills and patches of woodland. The 2 SFTS, located at Gravesend in Kent, was one of many RAF schools that played a crucial role in the war effort. Thousands of pilots and aircrew passed through its doors, honing their skills on the very aircraft that would later see them through the trials and tribulations of combat. The Harvard I, with its reliable performance and versatility, was an essential component of this rigorous training regime. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the future of the Allied forces hung in the balance. The determination and resolve of the men and women who trained on these very airfields are palpable, as they prepared to answer the call to defend their countries and protect the freedoms of the world. The legacy of the RAF, and the sacrifices made by its personnel, continue to inspire us today.
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