Framed Prints
Framed Print of United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279
United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. In the background is a Convair B-36J Peacemaker 52-2220 and:- The sole Republic YF-84F Thunderstreak, 49-2430, originally ordered on F-84E contract as YF-96A, but redesignated YF-84F before completion as the prototype for the F-84F. Completed with swept wings and tail surfaces, and a 5200 lbst XJ35-A-25. 1950: Taken on strength by the USAF and first flown on 3 June 1950 at Edwards AFB, CA. Transferred to NACA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards AFB, CA. For flight tests studying the aileron effectiveness of the aircraft before spoilers were incorporated. During these tests it was damaged during a landing at Edwards AFB, on 14 July 1950 1951:At the Wright Air Development Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was modified as a YF-84F parasite for the FICON (FIghter CONveyer) project. Modification included retractable hook in the nose weapons bay, anhedral tail plane, and hard points on the rear fuselage for connecting to the B-36 trapeze. 1953: First flight as FICON on 30 March 1953: Airborne launches and retrievals were subsequently performed t 5/53: Eglin AFB, FL. Aircraft briefly designated GRF-84F and flown to Edwards AFB, CA for tests to support the evaluation of the parasite jettison mechanism from 2 October 1953. 1954: With Air Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. from 12 May 1954: Last flight in FICON project on 9 June 1954 and Transferred to Wright Air Development Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. 1 July 1954 for testing of emergency landing barriers. Landing gear doors were removed and the aircraft did high-speed taxi into the barriers strung across the runway. Relegated to Class 32 status for the USAF Museum on 27 September 1954. To Williams AFB, AZ for use as a training aid on 18 November 1954: By 1967 at USAF Museum, Patterson Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. And towed to new facility in October 1970. Date: circa 1969. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
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Media ID 28681941
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 13.3cm (9.6" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
