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Canvas Print : Parnall Peto on HMS M2
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Parnall Peto on HMS M2
Preparing to launch a Parnall Peto from submarine HMS M2
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 639897
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
Interwar Prototypes Royal Air Force Royal Navy Submarines
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Parnall Peto on HMS M2" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This captivating image brings to life the excitement and innovation of aviation history, as a Parnall Peto aircraft prepares for launch from the submarine HMS M2. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this historic moment are beautifully rendered on our premium canvas material, creating a museum-quality piece that adds depth and character to any room. Relive the heroic stories of the RAF and the groundbreaking technology of the past with this magnificent canvas print.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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In this black-and-white photograph, we witness a pivotal moment in the history of naval aviation as a Parnall Peto aircraft is prepared for launch from the submarine HMS M2. The image, taken by Charles E. Brown for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum, offers a glimpse into the innovative interwar experiments that bridged the gap between the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The Parnall Peto, a two-seat biplane torpedo bomber, was designed to be carried and launched from submarines. This was a groundbreaking concept that aimed to extend the reach and capabilities of both the Royal Navy and RAF. The aircraft was designed with a unique folding wing mechanism, which allowed it to be stored vertically within the confined space of a submarine's torpedo tube. In this photograph, we see the Peto being carefully positioned at the ready for launch. The crew members, dressed in their naval uniforms, work diligently to secure the aircraft to the submarine's deck. The tension in their faces and the determined expressions on their eyes convey the importance of the moment. The submarine, HMS M2, looms in the background, its conning tower jutting out from the water. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and collaboration between the Royal Navy and RAF during the interwar period. The Parnall Peto represented a bold step forward in the development of naval aviation, and its successful launch from a submarine would have significant implications for the future of military technology. Despite the eventual abandonment of the submarine-launched aircraft concept, this photograph remains an important reminder of the pioneering spirit that drove the advancements of the Royal Navy and RAF during this period. The image captures the essence of innovation, determination, and the spirit of collaboration that characterized the interwar years.
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