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Poster Print : Sir Howard Kingsley Wood, the Secretary of State for Air, visiting the Vickers
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Sir Howard Kingsley Wood, the Secretary of State for Air, visiting the Vickers
Sir Howard Kingsley Wood, the Secretary of State for Air, visiting the Vickers factory in Crayford, Kent.
Sir Kingsley holds a Vickers K-GO twin mounted machine gun.
1939
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Media ID 10980506
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Armaments Conservative Factory Politician Weapon Armament Personalities Secretary Of State For Air
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse poster print featuring the historic moment when Sir Howard Kingsley Wood, the Secretary of State for Air, paid a visit to the Vickers factory in 1939. Captured by renowned photographer John Topham of TopFoto, this image shows Sir Kingsley proudly inspecting a Vickers K-GO twin mounted machine gun. A must-have for history enthusiasts and aviation aficionados, this high-quality poster print brings a piece of aviation history into your home or office.
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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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 photo print, we see Sir Howard Kingsley Wood, the Secretary of State for Air, paying a visit to the Vickers factory in Crayford, Kent. The image captures an important moment in history during the 1930s when tensions were rising between nations. Sir Kingsley stands tall and confident, holding a formidable Vickers K-GO twin mounted machine gun. This powerful weapon symbolizes both strength and defense as it rests firmly in his hands. As one of Britain's leading politicians at the time, Sir Kingsley was responsible for overseeing air operations and ensuring national security. The photograph showcases not only the influential personality of Sir Howard Kingsley Wood but also highlights the significance of factories like Vickers during this era. The machinery surrounding him represents technological advancements that played a vital role in arming military forces across Europe. Dressed impeccably with his hat adding an air of sophistication, Sir Kingsley exudes authority and conservatism. His presence at the factory demonstrates his dedication to understanding firsthand how weapons were manufactured to protect his country. This stunning monochrome image by John Topham transports us back to a pivotal period between two world wars when political figures like Sir Howard Kingsley Wood shaped history through their actions and decisions.
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