Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry

A view looking north from the roof of Coventry Cathedral, showing a RAF Belvedere helicopter attempting to hoist the 80ft bronze spire for the new cathedral from a scaffolding tower on site, with the city of Coventry in the background including the bus station and The Coventry Theatre. 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 Attempting Belvedere Builder Coventry Fleche Hoist Hoisting Involved Involving Joint Laing Partners Postponed Priory Scaffolding Spence Windy

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