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Gloster Meteor F-1
The First Prototype Gloster F9/40 Royal Air Force RAF Gloster Meteor F-1 Parked in the Static-Display at an Airshow As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc, Fraes, Rn (Born 21 January 1919) Former Royal-Navy Officer Date: 1940s
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of aviation with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Gloster Meteor F-1. This captivating image, sourced from Rights Managed at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the first prototype of the RAF's legendary jet fighter. Parked in a static display at an airshow, the Meteor F-1 is depicted as it once was, flown by the renowned test-pilot, Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print, perfect for aviation enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.3cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 captures the iconic Gloster Meteor F-1, the first prototype of the world's first operational jet fighter, parked proudly in a static display at an airshow during the 1940s. The Meteor, registered as WK101, was flown by the renowned test-pilot, Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, RN. Born on January 21, 1919, Winkle Brown was a former Royal Navy officer who made significant contributions to the development of jet aviation. The Gloster Meteor F-1, with its distinctive swept-wing design, was a groundbreaking aircraft that marked the dawn of the jet age for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United Kingdom. Its first flight took place on March 5, 1943, and it entered service with the RAF in 1944, becoming the first British jet fighter to see combat. This image, taken in England during the 1940s, showcases the Meteor F-1's sleek and innovative design. Its powerful jet engines, advanced avionics, and impressive performance made it a formidable adversary in the skies during the latter stages of World War II. The photograph's grainy texture and the contrast between the dark aircraft and the bright, open sky add to its timeless appeal, transporting us back to an era of groundbreaking aviation achievements and the spirit of innovation that defined the 2nd World War.
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