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Gliding in the Alps
Gliding at the Jungfraujoch, Switzerland, 1935
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 657626
© RAF Museum 2007 - All Rights Reserved
Civil Aircraft Glider Interwar
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of soaring through the majestic Alps with our exquisite photographic print, "Gliding in the Alps" by Charles E. Brown. Captured in 1935 during a gliding expedition at Jungfraujoch, Switzerland, for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum, this timeless image transports you to a bygone era of aviation adventure. The breathtaking mountain vistas and the graceful glider against the clear blue sky create a stunning and evocative scene. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let the beauty of the Alps and the spirit of aviation inspire you every day. Order your Media Storehouse photographic print of "Gliding in the Alps" today and relive the magic of flight.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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This photograph, titled "Gliding in the Alps" by Charles E. Brown, transports us back in time to the interwar period, specifically to the breathtaking Jungfraujoch region of Switzerland in 1935. The image showcases a lone glider soaring gracefully against the backdrop of the majestic Alpine mountains, its wings outstretched and catching the wind with an almost ethereal quality. Charles E. Brown, a photographer for the Royal Air Force (RAF), captured this moment of pure flight and freedom. The RAF, established in 1918, was undergoing significant expansion during the interwar period, and gliding was an essential part of the training regimen for aspiring pilots. The RAF recognized the value of gliding as a cost-effective and safe way to introduce young men to the fundamentals of aviation. The glider in the photograph appears to be a primary trainer, likely an Avro 504K or a similar model. These aircraft were popular choices for training due to their simplicity, durability, and ease of handling. The glider's open cockpit and lack of an engine allow the pilot to focus solely on mastering the basics of flight, such as controlling the glider's pitch, roll, and yaw. As we gaze at this image, we can almost hear the wind rushing past the pilot's ears and feel the exhilaration of weightlessness as the glider skims the snow-capped peaks. The scene is a testament to the allure of aviation and the sense of adventure that drew countless individuals to take to the skies during the interwar period. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when flying was a daring and transformative experience, and the Alps provided the perfect backdrop for aspiring pilots to hone their skills and chase their dreams.
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