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Framed Print : The first Kings Cup race at Croydon - aircraft lined up in 1922
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The first Kings Cup race at Croydon - aircraft lined up in 1922
Kings Cup Race, a Cross Country Air Race showing some of the machines lined up at the start at Croydon 1922
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Media ID 19931110
© The Northcliffe Collection/ Associated Newspapers Limited
1920s Aeroplanes Aircraft Airplanes B And W Flight Flying Historic Nostalgia Past Planes Twenties Views
18"x14" Modern Frame
Experience aviation history with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exclusive piece showcases the thrilling beginning of the first Kings Cup Race at Croydon in 1922, as a lineup of vintage aircraft eagerly awaits the start of the cross-country air race. The Northcliffe Collection captures this iconic moment in aviation history, bringing a piece of the past into your home. Our Framed Prints are meticulously crafted, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Add this unique and captivating piece to your decor and relive the excitement of the early days of aviation.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from The Northcliffe Collection, we are transported back to the roaring twenties, a time of boundless nostalgia and historic significance. The image captures a momentous event - the inaugural Kings Cup race at Croydon in 1922. As our gaze sweeps across the frame, we witness an awe-inspiring sight: a line-up of magnificent aircraft poised for flight. The scene exudes an air of anticipation as these remarkable machines stand side by side, ready to take on the challenge ahead. Each plane represents a unique blend of engineering prowess and daring innovation that defined aviation during this era. From sleek biplanes to elegant monoplanes, their silhouettes evoke both power and grace. Immersed in this snapshot from the past, we can almost hear the hum of propellers spinning eagerly as pilots prepare for takeoff. It is a testament to human ambition and courage that these aviators dared to conquer vast distances through the skies. This photograph not only offers us a glimpse into history but also serves as a reminder of how far aviation has come since those early days. It stirs within us an appreciation for those pioneers who paved the way for modern flight. As we admire this treasured piece from The Northcliffe Collection, let us celebrate their indomitable spirit while cherishing our own ability to soar above clouds – forever inspired by their legacy.
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