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Framed Print : English Electric Canberra B. 2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933
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English Electric Canberra B. 2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933
English Electric Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 (msn EE-012), at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. Bailed to Armstrong Siddeley directly from the production line, WD933 was fitted with two Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines for testing at altitude, particularly in support of the Handley Page Victor programme. Date: 1955
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1955 Air Show Altitude Armstrong Bailed Canberra Directly Electric Engines Farnborough Fitted Handley Programme Sapphire Sbac Siddeley Support Testing Victor
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image captures the English Electric Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 (msn EE-012) in all its glory. Taken at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Airshow, this iconic jet bomber was bailed to Armstrong Siddeley directly from the production line. Our high-quality framed prints are printed on premium paper and come ready to hang, preserving the vivid colors and intricate details of this Mary Evans Picture Library photograph of the English Electric Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933. Add this unique and captivating piece to your collection and relive the magic of the golden age of aviation.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 photograph from the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Airshow, English Electric's Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 (msn EE-012) takes center stage. This Canberra bomber, which was bailed to Armstrong Siddeley directly from the production line, is a unique variant, as it was fitted with two Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engines for high-altitude testing. The Canberra B.2, a versatile and advanced aircraft of its time, was a significant development from the original Canberra B.1. This particular model, WD933, was an essential contribution to the aviation industry, as it played a crucial role in supporting the Handley Page Victor programme. The Sapphire engines, which were installed for testing, provided valuable data on their performance at high altitudes. This information was essential for the development of the Handley Page Victor, a long-range strategic bomber that would later serve in the Royal Air Force. The year was 1955, and the aviation world was abuzz with innovation and progress. The Farnborough Airshow provided the perfect platform for showcasing the latest advancements in aviation technology. WD933, with its distinctive Sapphire engines, was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and designers who worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of what was possible in aviation. This photograph captures a moment in time when history was being made. The Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 stands proudly on display, a symbol of the relentless pursuit of progress and the unwavering commitment to advancing aviation technology.
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