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The crew of the first aircraft to shoot down another aeroplane, 1914
The crew of the first aircraft to shoot down another aeroplane, 1914. Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz, a French army pilot, and his mechanic Louis Quenault who, on 5 October 1914 shot down a German Aviatik from their Voisin biplane, claiming the first victory in aerial combat
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Media ID 14840965
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Aerial Combat Aeroplane Aircraft Airplane Aviation Aviator Flight Louis Mechanic Pilot Plane Victory Air Transport Ann Ronan Pictures Frantz Military Personnel Voisin
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "The Crew of the First Aircraft to Shoot Down Another Aircraft, 1914" by Heritage Images. This historic photograph captures the moment of aviation milestone, featuring Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz and his mechanic Louis Quenault, who made aviation history as the first crew to shoot down another aircraft. Printed on high-quality canvas and coated with a protective finish, this stunning piece of art adds a touch of nostalgia and adventure to any room. Bring home a piece of aviation history and relive the thrill of the early days of flying.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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"The crew of the first aircraft to shoot down another aeroplane, 1914. Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz, a French army pilot, and his mechanic Louis Quenault who, on 5 October 1914 shot down a German Aviatik from their Voisin biplane, claiming the first victory in aerial combat". This print captures an iconic moment in history - the triumph of two brave men who forever changed warfare. In this image, Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz stands tall in his military uniform alongside his trusted mechanic Louis Quenault. Their determined expressions reflect the gravity of their achievement. The year is 1914, amidst the chaos of World War I. The world had never witnessed such a spectacle before - an airborne battle between two rival nations. Frantz and Quenault's courage soared through the skies as they piloted their Voisin biplane into enemy territory. Their skills were put to test on that fateful day when they encountered a German Aviatik aircraft. With precision and unwavering determination, they unleashed fire upon their adversary until it plummeted towards earth – marking history's first recorded aerial victory. In this monochrome masterpiece by Joseph Frantz himself or an unknown creator capturing this monumental event for posterity; we witness not only these heroic individuals but also glimpse into an era where aviation was still in its infancy. This photograph serves as a reminder of how innovation can reshape warfare and alter the course of human conflict
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