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Canvas Print : Pilot Phil Johnston flying the Hiller VZ-1 Flying Platform
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Pilot Phil Johnston flying the Hiller VZ-1 Flying Platform
Pilot Phil Johnston flying the Hiller VZ-1 Flying Platform at the Hiller Plant in Palo Alto circa 1955. Date: circa 1955
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Media ID 18387498
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library
1955 Alto Helicopter Helicopters Hiller Johnston Palo Phil Pilot Platform Rotor Rotorcraft Rotors Aeronautics
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the iconic image of Pilot Phil Johnston expertly maneuvering the Hiller VZ-1 Flying Platform. This captivating vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the golden age of helicopter innovation in the 1950s. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and authentic colors of this timeless image. Hang it in your home or office as a conversation starter and a tribute to the past, present, and future of aviation.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, Pilot Phil Johnston is seen expertly maneuvering the Hiller VZ-1 Flying Platform, also known as the "Hiller H-11 Helicopter," at the Hiller Plant in Palo Alto, California, circa 1955. The Hiller VZ-1 was an innovative rotorcraft design that challenged the conventional helicopter paradigm of the time. Unlike traditional helicopters with complex, counter-rotating rotors, the VZ-1 featured a single, large, coaxial rotor system, which simplified the design and reduced the risk of destructive rotor interference. Pilot Phil Johnston, with his focused expression and confident posture, embodies the spirit of innovation and adventure that defined the early days of rotorcraft aviation. The Hiller Plant in Palo Alto, a hub of aeronautical engineering and design, provided the perfect setting for the development and testing of groundbreaking aircraft like the VZ-1. The Hiller VZ-1 Flying Platform was a significant milestone in the evolution of helicopter technology, paving the way for more advanced rotorcraft designs. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the pioneering work of Pilot Phil Johnston and the Hiller team, as they pushed the boundaries of aviation and redefined the possibilities of vertical flight. This image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the pioneers in the field of rotorcraft engineering and aviation. It captures the essence of a bygone era, where the thrill of exploration and the pursuit of knowledge drove the development of groundbreaking technologies. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in the history of rotorcraft aviation. It is an inspiring reminder of the potential for human ingenuity to transform the way we travel and explore the world.
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