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Schneider Trophy 1929
Cover for the official programme : the aircraft depicted is the Italian Macchi 52, which to Il Duces disappointment failed to win the face
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Air Craft Depicted Disappointment Failed Macchi Official Programme Races Schneider Trophy 1929 Duces
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the Schneider Trophy 1929 cover design. This iconic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Italian Macchi 52 in action during the prestigious air race. Each metal print is meticulously crafted with vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring a high-quality and long-lasting display. Relive the excitement of the past with this unique and eye-catching addition to your decor.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This cover image from the official programme of the 1929 Schneider Trophy air races showcases the sleek and innovative Macchi 52 Italian seaplane, which unfortunately did not secure the coveted victory for Il Duce, despite his high expectations. The Schneider Trophy was an international competition established in 1913 to encourage the development of seaplanes with superior speed and performance. The 1929 event, held in Calshot, England, attracted the best aviators and aircraft manufacturers from around the world. The Macchi 52, designed by the renowned Italian aeronautical engineer, Gianni Caproni, was a state-of-the-art seaplane featuring a cantilever wing design and a powerful engine capable of generating an impressive speed of 221 miles per hour. Il Duce, the then Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, had personally selected the Macchi 52 as Italy's entry for the race, hoping to secure a victory and demonstrate Italian technological prowess. However, despite the aircraft's impressive design and capabilities, the Macchi 52 faced stiff competition from other entries, including the British Supermarine S.6B, which ultimately won the race with a record-breaking speed of 252 miles per hour. The disappointment of the Macchi 52's failure to win was a significant setback for Il Duce, who had placed great hopes on the race as a symbol of Italian national pride. This evocative image of the Macchi 52, captured for the official programme cover, serves as a reminder of the high stakes and intense competition of the Schneider Trophy races and the role they played in the development of aviation technology during the interwar period.
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