Typhoon Highway Takeoff – Aero Craft Printed Panel

This striking head-on photograph captures a Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet as it roars into take-off from an unlikely runway — a Finnish public highway. The image freezes the moment of raw thrust and precision as the jet powers forward, nose high, framed by the narrow strip of asphalt normally reserved for civilian traffic.

Taken during Exercise Baana, this was the first time RAF Typhoons successfully landed and launched from a standard road, proving their ability to operate far beyond conventional bases. The annual Finnish Air Force training exercise demonstrates the concept of Agile Combat Employment: dispersing frontline aircraft to remote locations, surviving potential attacks, and continuing operations with minimal support.

Each Aero Craft Printed Panel begins with a Gloss Chromaluxe Aluminium print, produced using advanced dye sublimation for vibrant colour depth, contrast, and sharpness. It is then mounted on our signature hand-riveted aluminium frame, inspired by authentic aircraft skin and airframe construction—delivering a gallery-worthy centrepiece for aviation enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Panel Size: 40×60 cm See Size Guide
Mounting: Signature Riveted Airframe Design, Wall-ready.
Finish: Gloss Chromaluxe Aluminium, scratch-resistant, and fade-resistant.
Lead Time: All products are made to order and subject to a manufacturing lead time of around 7 working days.
Photo Credit: AS1 Palmer / MOD
Copyright: Crown Copyright – Image licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Authenticity: Each panel is individually numbered and fitted with a hallmark laser-engraved Data Tag.

Head-on view of an RAF Typhoon powering down a Finnish highway is ideal for collectors, veterans, and modern RAF enthusiasts.