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. The view is looking north from the roof of Coventry Cathedral and shows the city of Coventry in the background including the bus station and The Coventry Theatre.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.
This is part of the Series: JLP01/08 John Laing Photographic Collection Black and White Negatives; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Photographer: John Laing And Son Ltd
Builder: John Laing And Son Ltd
Architect: Spence, Basil: Ove Arup And Partners Ltd
Fleche, Spire, Mid 20th Century Cathedral, Air Transport, Urban Landscape
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