Fine Art Print : Richard Byrds attempt to fly the Atlantic
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Richard Byrds attempt to fly the Atlantic
The Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, America, in which the American aviator and naval officer Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) attempted to fly the Atlantic non-stop from the USA to France in the hope of winning the Orteig Prize. Unfortunately, during a practice takeoff the plane crashed, severely injuring a co-pilot and slightly injuring Byrd. While the plane was being repaired, Charles Lindbergh won the prize
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Media ID 4421751
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Atlantic Aviator Byrd Competition Crashed Evelyn Fokker Invention Lindbergh Pilot Practice Prize Publicity Repaired Stop Take Off Technology Trimotor Winning 1927 Injuring
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Richard Byrd's daring attempt to fly the Atlantic. This captivating image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, America, in which Byrd and his crew embarked on their groundbreaking journey from the USA to France in 1932. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the excitement of early aviation into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 31.5cm (21" x 12.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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
In this historic photograph, American aviator and naval officer Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) stands beside the wreckage of the Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, named "America," which he had hoped would carry him and his crew across the Atlantic Ocean from the United States to France, winning the coveted Orteig Prize. The year was 1927, an era of technological innovation and public fascination with aviation. Byrd, an experienced pilot and explorer, had embarked on this daring mission to claim the prize, which had been offered by a wealthy Frenchman, Raymond Orteig, to the first aviator to fly solo non-stop between New York and Paris. However, during a practice takeoff, tragedy struck. The plane crashed, severely injuring the co-pilot and slightly injuring Byrd. As the crew worked to repair the damaged aircraft, the news of the accident spread, and the public's attention shifted. Meanwhile, Charles Lindbergh, another American aviator, seized the opportunity and successfully completed the transatlantic flight on May 20, 1927, winning the Orteig Prize and securing his place in history. The Fokker Trimotor, a three-engine transport aircraft, was a technological marvel of the 1920s, representing the pinnacle of aviation technology at the time. Despite the setback, Byrd's attempt to fly the Atlantic marked an important chapter in the history of aviation, demonstrating the courage and determination of the pioneering aviators of the era.
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