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Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire, 15th March 1949
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Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire, 15th March 1949
Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire, 15th March 1949.
Our Picture Shows... AVRO Lancaster, the moment of being airborne, F for Freddy, which was the last plane to leave the drome, takes off at 0810 hours
Kemsley Newspapers Limited
Daily Mirror Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21684500
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1949 Aeroplane Bomber Flight Flying Plane Royal Air Force Take Off Taking Off
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Capturing History - The Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire - March 15th, 1949
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. In this remarkable print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to a defining moment in aviation history. It is the year 1949 and at the Empire Air Navigation School in Shawbury, Shropshire, an iconic event unfolds before our eyes. The image showcases the AVRO Lancaster aircraft known as "F for Freddy" poised for takeoff. This legendary bomber holds great significance as it was the final plane to depart from the drome that day. At precisely 0810 hours, with engines roaring and wings spread wide, F for Freddy gracefully lifts off into the sky. This snapshot encapsulates not only a single moment but also represents an era of military flight and aerial prowess. The Royal Air Force (RAF) played a vital role during this time period when aviation technology rapidly advanced. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring scene, we cannot help but feel admiration for those brave pilots who took to the skies in these magnificent machines. Their courage and skill paved the way for future generations of aviators. Thanks to Kemsley Newspapers Limited's dedication to preserving historical moments like these through their prints collection, we can now relive this significant chapter in our collective memory. Let us cherish this photograph as a testament to human ingenuity and mankind's unyielding desire to conquer new horizons through flight.
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