1959 Press Photo Canadian Hon George Pearkes

The Canadian Minister of National Defence, General Hon George Pearkes V.V., In Britain as guest of the British Minister of Defence, visits the Royal Aircraft establishment at Farnborough where he inspected two of Britain's most advanced Aircraft. The English Electric "Lightning" supersonic all weather fighter and the fairey "Rotodyne" vertical take off Air Liner. Gen.George Pearkes (In Grey hat) with the English Electric "Lightning" in the background.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 07-07-1959.



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