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Fine Art Print : Royal Air Force Vickers Warwick GR Mk. V PN698
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Royal Air Force Vickers Warwick GR Mk. V PN698
Royal Air Force Vickers Warwick GR Mk.V PN698, the second Warwick GR Mk.V, showing the Leigh light installation that replaced the mid-upper turret and was lowered through the floor when in action. Date: 1944
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Media ID 20028718
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Action Floor Installation Leigh Lowered Replaced Turret Vickers Warwick
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of aviation with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image showcases the Royal Air Force Vickers Warwick GR Mk.V PN698, the second Warwick GR Mk.V, with its unique Leigh light installation. Replacing the mid-upper turret, this innovative feature was lowered through the floor when in action, providing illumination for nighttime reconnaissance missions. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless charm and aviation nostalgia to your space. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.7cm x 40.6cm (19.6" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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This striking photograph captures the Royal Air Force (RAF) Vickers Warwick GR Mk.V, registration number PN698, during its active service in 1944. The Warwick GR Mk.V was a versatile aircraft used primarily for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare. In this image, we can see the unique adaptation of the aircraft, which replaced the mid-upper turret with the Leigh light installation. The Leigh light, a searchlight system, was a crucial addition to the Warwick GR Mk.V, enabling the crew to detect and target enemy submarines in the dark waters. The light was installed in the nose of the aircraft and could be lowered through the floor when in action. This modification allowed the crew to maintain a low flying altitude, increasing the chances of successful detection and attack. The Vickers Warwick GR Mk.V was the second aircraft in the RAF to be fitted with this innovative Leigh light system. Its successful implementation marked a significant advancement in the RAF's anti-submarine capabilities during World War II. The aircraft's sleek design, powerful engines, and advanced technology made it a formidable asset in the skies, contributing significantly to the Allied victory. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the aeronautical engineers and pilots of the RAF during wartime. The Warwick GR Mk.V, with its Leigh light installation, exemplifies the relentless pursuit of technological advancements and the unwavering commitment to protecting the Allied forces and securing victory.
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