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Fine Art Print : Airship R101 G-FaW moored alongside the hangars
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Airship R101 G-FaW moored alongside the hangars
Airship R101, G-FaW, moored alongside the hangars at Cardington
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Airship Alongside Cardington Hangars Moored R101
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Airship R101 (G-FaW) gracefully moored alongside the historic hangars at Cardington. This breathtaking photograph, rights-managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the grandeur and engineering marvel of this legendary airship. Add an elegant touch to your home or office décor with this stunning, high-quality print, and transport yourself to a bygone era.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 31.1cm (21" x 12.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Grand Gentle Giant: Airship R101 (G-FaW) at Rest in the Hangars of Cardington" In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the majestic Airship R101 (G-FaW) is seen gracefully moored alongside the colossal hangars of the Cardington Airship Works in Bedfordshire, England. The R101, a magnificent example of early aviation engineering, was the largest rigid airship ever built in the United Kingdom. The image captures the R101's imposing presence, with its elongated hull and towering mast reaching towards the sky. The airship's intricate design, featuring multiple gondolas and a complex network of gas cells, is on full display as it rests peacefully against the hangar's weathered brick walls. The hangars themselves are a testament to the engineering marvels of the time. Their cavernous interiors housed the largest airships in the world, providing shelter and protection during construction and maintenance. The vastness of the hangars contrasts beautifully with the meticulously detailed R101, highlighting the delicate balance between the colossal and the intricate in the world of early aviation. The photograph transports us back to a time when air travel was a new and exciting frontier. The R101 represented the pinnacle of airship technology, a symbol of human ingenuity and ambition. Despite its tragic end in a fiery crash just months after this photograph was taken, the R101 remains an enduring symbol of the golden age of airship travel. This image, with its intriguing blend of engineering marvels and historical significance, is a must-have for any aviation enthusiast or collector of vintage photographs. It offers a unique glimpse into the past, inviting us to marvel at the ingenuity and ambition that drove the pioneers of aviation to push the boundaries of what was thought possible.
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