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Hughes 269B - G-AVVS
Hughes 269B G-AVVS (msn 0284) of the Metroplitan Police, from Wickenden, at The Biggin Hill Air Fair. Date: 1971
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Media ID 20028090
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic Hughes 269B aircraft, registration number G-AVVS, as it appeared at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in 1971. This captivating image, courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the Metroplitan Police version of the Hughes 269B, which was stationed at Wickenden. Add this vintage aviation poster to your decor and relive the excitement of bygone days in aviation.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Hughes 269B aircraft, registration number G-AVVS (msn 0284), as it gracefully takes to the sky during the Biggin Hill Air Fair in 1971. The Metropolitan Police's Hughes 269B helicopter, based at Wickenden, is a testament to the advanced aviation technology of the time. The Hughes 269B was a twin-engine, multi-purpose helicopter, renowned for its versatility and capabilities. The image captures the essence of the Air Fair, with the vibrant blue sky serving as the perfect backdrop for the helicopter's distinctive orange and white livery. The helicopter's powerful engines emit plumes of smoke as it lifts off, adding to the dynamic energy of the scene. The crowd, gathered below, watches in awe as the helicopter ascends, their excitement palpable. The Hughes 269B played a crucial role in the Metropolitan Police's aviation unit, providing essential services such as air support for law enforcement operations, search and rescue missions, and traffic management. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of innovation and progress that defined the aviation industry in the early 1970s, and serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of flight.
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