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Gloster Javelin FAW. 1
Gloster Javelin FAW.1 aircraft (XA620, XA627, XA618 and XA619) of 46 Squadron RAF flying in formation from Odiham, 4 December 1956
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1275358
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of aviation with our Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, captured by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown, showcases the Gloster Javelin FAW.1 aircraft in a stunning formation flight. Belonging to 46 Squadron RAF, the planes depicted in this photograph are XA620, XA627, XA618, and XA619, captured in flight from Odiham on 4 December 1956. Bring the timeless beauty and elegance of these iconic aircraft into your home or office with our museum-quality Fine Art Prints. Each print is meticulously printed on premium paper using archival inks, ensuring your investment is a long-lasting tribute to the past and a source of endless inspiration.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.7cm x 40.6cm (19.6" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 evocative photograph, captured by Charles E. Brown, we witness a formation of four Gloster Javelin FAW.1 aircraft from 46 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF), as they soar through the skies above Odiham on 4 December 1956. The Javelin, a versatile and advanced jet fighter, was a postwar addition to the RAF's fleet, designed to meet the demands of the Cold War era. The Javelin FAW.1, specifically, was an all-weather interceptor variant, equipped with radar and other advanced avionics to enable effective air-to-air combat in adverse weather conditions. The four aircraft depicted in the photograph, XA620, XA627, XA618, and XA619, are seen flying in a tight formation, a testament to the pilots' skill and the aircraft's agility. The Javelin was a significant advancement in RAF technology, with its swept-wing design, twin engines, and advanced avionics. It was also the first RAF aircraft to be designed entirely using wind tunnel testing, ensuring that it was both efficient and effective in combat. The Javelin served with distinction in the RAF, seeing action in various conflicts and operations, including the Suez Crisis and the Aden Emergency. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, as these iconic aircraft take to the skies over Odiham, their powerful engines roaring, their wings slicing through the air. It is a reminder of the courage and skill of the pilots who flew these machines, and the vital role that the RAF played in defending the United Kingdom during the Cold War era.
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