Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry

A view over Coventry Cathedral from the tower of the old cathedral, showing a RAF Belvedere helicopter lowering the 80ft bronze spire on to the roof. 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

80ft Arup Belvedere Builder Coventry Fleche Hoisting Involved Involving Joint Laing Lowering Partners Postponed Priory Spence Windy

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