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Vickers Merchantman - all-cargo conversion
Vickers Merchantman, an all-cargo conversion of the Vanguard, belonging to BEA Cargo
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Belonging Cargo Conversion Merchantman Vanguard Vickers
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of high-quality poster prints, featuring the Vickers Merchantman - an all-cargo conversion of the iconic Vanguard aircraft. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases BEA Cargo's Vickers Merchantman in all its glory. Bring the history of aviation into your home or office with this stunning poster print, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, museums, or any space that values the beauty and engineering marvels of the past. Order yours today and relive the glory days of air travel with this exceptional piece of aviation history.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, the Vickers Merchantman, an all-cargo conversion of the Vanguard aircraft, takes center stage. The Vickers Vanguard, a versatile and innovative aircraft, was initially designed as a turboprop-powered airliner by the British aircraft manufacturer, Vickers-Armstrongs, in the late 1940s. However, its spacious cabin and robust design made it an ideal candidate for cargo conversions. This particular Merchantman, belonging to BEA Cargo, showcases the aircraft's impressive cargo-carrying capabilities. The conversion process involved removing the passenger cabins and installing a large, reinforced cargo hold. The resulting aircraft could carry up to 40 tons of cargo, making it a valuable asset for various industries, including mining, construction, and military logistics. The Merchantman's distinctive features are on full display in this image. The cargo door, located on the port side of the fuselage, is wide open, revealing the cavernous interior. Pallets and cargo containers are neatly arranged, ready for transport. The aircraft's powerful Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines are visible, positioned on the wings. The Merchantman's robust design is further highlighted by the presence of external load hooks, which could be used to lift heavy cargo using a crane. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the world of air cargo transportation. The Vickers Merchantman, with its impressive cargo-carrying capacity and versatile design, played a crucial role in transporting goods around the world during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains an iconic symbol of aviation history and a testament to the ingenuity of aircraft designers and engineers.
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