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Poster Print : Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb, DSC*, AFC - Chief Test Pilot
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Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb, DSC*, AFC - Chief Test Pilot
Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb, DSC*, AFC (1923-2000), Chief Test Pilot, Saunders-Roe, with the SRN1 hovercraft in 1959. Date: 1959
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Media ID 18388481
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library
1959 Chief Hovercraft Lamb Melville Peter Pilot Saunders Roe Test Aeronautics
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with our stunning Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb poster print. This iconic image, taken in 1959, captures Lt Cdr Lamb (DSC*, AFC) in action as the Chief Test Pilot for Saunders-Roe, proudly standing next to the revolutionary SRN1 hovercraft. This high-quality poster print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is the perfect addition for any aviation enthusiast or history lover's collection. With its rich, vibrant colors and intricate details, this poster is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration. Order yours today and relive the spirit of innovation and adventure that defined a generation.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 black-and-white photograph, we find Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb, DSC*, AFC (1923-2000), proudly standing before the revolutionary SRN1 hovercraft, marking a significant moment in aeronautical history in 1959. Lt Cdr Melville Lamb, a distinguished figure in aviation, held the esteemed position of Chief Test Pilot for Saunders-Roe, a British aircraft and hovercraft manufacturing company. His career was marked by a series of groundbreaking achievements and daring exploits in the realm of flight. The SRN1 hovercraft, a marvel of engineering innovation, was the world's first commercially successful hovercraft. It was designed to travel over land and water, making it a versatile and game-changing mode of transportation. Melville Lamb's role as the Chief Test Pilot for Saunders-Roe during this period was crucial in ensuring the safety and viability of this pioneering technology. As he gazes intently at the SRN1, Melville Lamb embodies the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of progress that characterized the early days of aviation. The photograph captures not only a historical moment in aeronautics but also the unwavering dedication of a visionary test pilot. This image serves as a testament to the pivotal role that individuals like Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb played in shaping the future of flight and transportation. The SRN1 hovercraft revolutionized the way we travel over land and water, and Melville Lamb's contributions as its Chief Test Pilot are a vital part of its fascinating story.
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