Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry

RAF aircrew on the roof of Coventry Cathedral manoeuvring the 80ft bronze spire on to a 1 yard square plate. The spire of the old cathedral can be seen in the background.. 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 Aircrew Arup Belvedere Builder Coventry Fleche Hoisting Involved Involving Joint Laing Manoeuvring Partners Postponed Priory Spence Windy

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