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Fine Art Print : The Ministry of Defence was making inquiries after a RAF Westland Puma helicopter landed
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The Ministry of Defence was making inquiries after a RAF Westland Puma helicopter landed
The Ministry of Defence was making inquiries after a RAF Westland Puma helicopter landed at Newcastle Airport to pick up a new motorcycle.
The pilot en route from RAF Odiham in Hampshire, to join a military exercise in Scotland refused to comment while he loaded the 250cc Honda onto the helicopter.
But a salesman from the Newcastle firm who sold the machine said that the pilot, Flight Lieutenant John Gill, had told him he had permission from his commanding officer to pick up the bike.
The seven ton Puma was originally supposed to land at a pre-arranged spot near Tynemouth Priory but bad visibility forced the helicopter to land at the airport.
06/08/1982
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
WA*5990416
Media ID 21629745
© Mirrorpix
Aerospace Airfield Helicopter Motorbike Motorcycle Pilot Pilots Royal Air Force Small Group Of People Mixed Age Range
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the intriguing moment when a RAF Westland Puma helicopter, a symbol of British military aviation, made an unscheduled landing at Newcastle Airport. The Ministry of Defence inquired on-site, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this captivating scene. Our Fine Art Prints are meticulously crafted to bring the rich details and vibrant colors of this historic moment to life. Order yours today and bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1980s as we witness an intriguing event unfold at Newcastle Airport. The Ministry of Defence is shown making inquiries after a RAF Westland Puma helicopter unexpectedly lands at the airport to pick up a new motorcycle. The pilot, Flight Lieutenant John Gill, remains tight-lipped during the process of loading the 250cc Honda onto the helicopter. However, a salesman from a local Newcastle firm reveals that Flight Lieutenant Gill had obtained permission from his commanding officer for this unusual mission. Originally scheduled to land near Tynemouth Priory, adverse weather conditions forced the seven-ton Puma helicopter to divert its course and touch down at Newcastle Airport instead. This unexpected turn of events has attracted attention and curiosity among onlookers who gather around in small groups with mixed age ranges. This image captures not only the convergence of two contrasting modes of transportation - an aircraft and a motorbike - but also offers us a glimpse into military operations during that era. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, our imaginations run wild with questions about what lies ahead for Flight Lieutenant Gill and his extraordinary cargo aboard that majestic RAF Westland Puma helicopter.
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