The Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnborough.

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Chronicle / Alamy Stock Photo

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2M97412

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33.7 MB (1.5 MB Compressed download)

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4000 x 2948 px | 33.9 x 25 cm | 13.3 x 9.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

25 January 2014

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Chronicle

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