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Langley Aerodrome 1903 Failure at Launch, Take-Off Crash
Langley Aerodrome 1903 Failure at Launch, Take-Off Crash Date: 1903
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Aerodrome Crash Failure Langley Take Off Aerolane
12"x10" Modern Frame
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Langley Aerodrome 1903 Failure at Launch, Take-Off Crash" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph captures the moment of a failed take-off at the Langley Aerodrome in 1903, a pivotal event in the early days of aviation. Add this vintage print to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire curiosity about the past. The high-quality print is expertly framed in a timeless design, ensuring a stunning addition to any decor. Revisit the past with this intriguing piece of aviation history.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the tense moment during an early aviation experiment at Langley Aerodrome in 1903, where a take-off attempt ended in a crash. The photograph, taken from a bird's-eye perspective, shows the Aerolane, one of the earliest powered aircraft designs by Samuel Pierpont Langley, teetering precariously on the edge of the makeshift launching platform. Langley, an American scientist and inventor, had devoted years to developing a manned flying machine, and this attempt was his latest effort to achieve powered, controlled flight. However, as the steam engine roared to life, powering the massive biplane's propellers, something went terribly wrong. The Aerolane began to list dangerously to one side, and despite the best efforts of Langley and his team, the aircraft plummeted to the ground in a spectacular crash. The failure was a devastating blow to Langley's dreams and marked a setback in the quest for powered flight. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by early aviation pioneers. It also underscores the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. Despite the setback, Langley continued to refine his designs, and just six years later, the Wright Brothers would achieve the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered aircraft. This image is a testament to the spirit of innovation and the indomitable human drive to conquer the skies.
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