Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, 26/04/1962. Creator: John Laing plc.
/2847560.jpg "Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, 26/04/1962. Creator: John Laing plc.")
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A RAF Belvedere helicopter lowering the 80ft bronze spire on to the roof of Coventry Cathedral. The photograph was taken during 'Operation Rich Man' a joint project involving Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions.
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Creator
- John Laing plc: British: construction and civil engineering company
People Related
- Basil Spence: British: Architect
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England West Midlands Coventry Coventry
- 52 25 00 N , 001 33 00 W
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Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel
Trade & Industry Construction Industry
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5241x5256
File Size : 26,902kb
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- JLP01/08/062419
- JLP01_08_062419
- 0250009246
- 2-847-560
- 2847560
- JLP01/08/062419
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