An original, genuine September 1973 silver gelatin darkroom photograph capturing a piece of WWII British aerospace engineering.

Taken on display at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon, London, this crisp landscape print offers a high-definition front-on study of the historic Bristol Taurus 14-cylinder twin-row sleeve-valve radial aero engine. Developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the late 1930s, this 1010 HP engine famously powered the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber.

Unique Archival Technical Data: The reverse features extensive handwritten technical specifications in photographer John Day's hand ("Bristol Taurus – 1010 h.p. @ 3,295 r.p.m. – 127 mm stroke / 143 mm bore – 1310 lb.") alongside his official copyright backstamp. A superb reference print for WWII aviation archivists and scale model builders.

Item Specifics:

  • Subject: Bristol Taurus 14-Cylinder Twin-Row Radial Aero Engine

  • Associated Aircraft: Bristol Beaufort Torpedo Bomber / Blenheim

  • Location: RAF Museum, Hendon, London, UK

  • Date: September 1973 (Hand-annotated "9/73" on reverse)

  • Photographer: John Day Archive (Stamped with handwritten technical specs)

  • Medium: Original Silver Gelatin Print (Darkroom Original, Not a Reprint)

  • Dimensions: Approx. 8 in x 5 in (20 cm x 12.5 cm)

  • Orientation: Landscape

Condition Report:

  • Excellent Vintage Condition: Outstanding visual clarity with sharp focus and deep tonal contrast across the radial cylinder array.

  • Free from heavy folds, tears, or stains. Minor edge handling wear with two tiny superficial surface crinkles visible under angled light (emulsion intact). Backstamp and detailed technical notes are clean and legible. Please inspect gallery photos.

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