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Short-Mayo composite
Short S.20 Maia and Short S.21 Mercury in flight near Rochester, 1938
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1110543
© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Airliners Interwar Transport Imperial Airways
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the timeless beauty of aviation history with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic Short-Mayo composite image by Charles E Brown from the RAF Museum. Witness the Short S.20 Maia and Short S.21 Mercury in flight near Rochester, 1938, as if you were there. Our high-quality metal prints are not just a picture, they're a work of art. The vibrant colors and stunning detail are brought to life through the unique process of printing on aluminum, creating a sleek and modern look that adds depth and texture to any room. Preserve this piece of aviation history in your home or office and relive the magic of flight every day.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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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> Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum
> Civil Aircraft
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the awe-inspiring Short-Mayo composite, a groundbreaking aircraft innovation of the interwar period. Taken in 1938 near Rochester, it captures the majestic sight of two remarkable flying machines soaring through the skies - the Short S. 20 Maia and its companion, the Short S. 21 Mercury. The image perfectly encapsulates an era marked by rapid advancements in transport and aviation technology. As part of Imperial Airways' fleet, these airliners symbolize a time when air travel was becoming more accessible to people around the world. The Short-Mayo composite was a pioneering concept that involved attaching a smaller aircraft (the Mercury) on top of a larger one (the Maia). This ingenious design allowed for increased range and payload capacity, making long-distance flights more efficient than ever before. Charles E Brown's expertly captured photograph not only highlights the impressive engineering feat but also evokes a sense of wonder and excitement surrounding this revolutionary mode of transportation. The composition beautifully portrays both planes gracefully gliding through clouds against a backdrop of clear blue sky. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot from RAF Museum's collection, we are transported back to an era where dreams took flight and boundaries were pushed beyond imagination. It serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer new frontiers and connect distant lands like never before – all made possible by visionary minds such as those behind the Short-Mayo composite.
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