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Canvas Print : Supermarine Spitfire prototype aloft
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Supermarine Spitfire prototype aloft
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Media ID 14223951
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aloft Prototype Spitfire Supermarine
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the history of aviation into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the iconic Supermarine Spitfire prototype in flight, captured in vivid detail from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Our high-quality canvas prints are not only a beautiful addition to any room, but they also make for an impressive conversation starter. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and printing techniques to ensure a vibrant and long-lasting image. Experience the thrill of the open sky and the power of the Supermarine Spitfire every day with this captivating piece of art.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Birth of a Legend: Supermarine Spitfire Prototype Soaring High in the English Skies". This evocative photograph captures the historic moment when the Supermarine Spitfire prototype, registration number K5054, took to the skies for the first time on March 5, 1936. The image, taken from an oblique angle, reveals the sleek lines and innovative design of this iconic British fighter aircraft as it climbs steadily against a backdrop of rolling English countryside. Designed by R.J. Mitchell and his team at Supermarine Aviation Works, the Spitfire was a response to the British Air Ministry's requirement for a new high-performance single-seat fighter to counter the growing threat of German air power. With its advanced aerodynamic design, powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and agile handling, the Spitfire would soon become one of the most effective and beloved fighter planes of World War II. The prototype's maiden flight, piloted by test pilot Mutt Summers, marked a significant milestone in the development of military aviation technology. Over the next few years, the Spitfire underwent numerous improvements and modifications, eventually leading to the production of over 20,000 aircraft during the war. This photograph, taken during the early stages of the Spitfire's development, offers a unique glimpse into the past and the birth of a legendary aircraft that would go on to shape the course of military aviation history.
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