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Mignet HM. 5 glider
Monsieur Henri Mignet with his Mignet HM.5 glider, Vauville 1923
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 657629
© RAF Museum 2007 - All Rights Reserved
Civil Aircraft Glider Interwar
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Mignet HM.5 Glider" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This captivating image depicts Monsieur Henri Mignet proudly standing next to his iconic Mignet HM.5 glider, captured in Vauville, 1923. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the past to life. Add this inspiring and intriguing print to your living room, office, or aviation enthusiast's den and let the timeless story of aviation innovation and passion be a part of your daily life. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and relive the magic of aviation history!
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Monsieur Henri Mignet stands proudly before his creation, the Mignet HM.5 glider, at Vauville, France in 1923. The image, captured by Charles E. Brown for the Royal Air Force Museum, offers a glimpse into the early days of aviation and the passion of one man's pursuit of flight. Mignet, a French engineer and aviation pioneer, is known for his innovative designs and contributions to the world of gliding. The HM.5, with its distinctive wooden structure and elegant lines, was one of his most notable achievements. A precursor to modern sailplanes, this glider was designed to soar on the updrafts of thermals, providing a cost-effective and thrilling alternative to motorized aircraft. The photograph captures the essence of the interwar period, an era of innovation and exploration in aviation. Mignet, dressed in a simple work shirt and trousers, exudes a sense of determination and pride as he gazes upon his creation. The surrounding landscape, with its rolling hills and open sky, underscores the freedom and exhilaration of flight. The Mignet HM.5 glider was a testament to Mignet's engineering skills and his deep understanding of aerodynamics. Its design was simple yet effective, and it paved the way for the development of modern gliders and sailplanes. This photograph serves as a reminder of the pioneering spirit that drove men like Mignet to push the boundaries of what was possible in the realm of aviation. In the years that followed, Mignet continued to design and build innovative gliders, inspiring a new generation of aviation enthusiasts. Today, his legacy lives on, as gliding remains a popular pastime and a testament to the enduring allure of flight. This photograph, with its timeless image of Mignet and his HM.5 glider, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and passion of the early aviation pioneers.
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