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Metal Print : Fokker Trimotor Southern Cross of Charles Kingsford-Smith
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Fokker Trimotor Southern Cross of Charles Kingsford-Smith
Anthony Fokker designed the Trimotor used by Charles Kingsford-Smith to break records
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1194647
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Civil Aircraft Interwar Record Breaking Travel
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Experience aviation history with our stunning Metal Print of the Fokker Trimotor Southern Cross, piloted by the legendary Charles Kingsford-Smith. This iconic aircraft, designed by Anthony Fokker, is captured in intricate detail from the Royal Air Force Museum's collection. Our Metal Prints transform your favorite images into a unique, modern work of art, with vibrant colors and sharp lines that bring the past to life. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques, ensuring a long-lasting, museum-quality addition to your home or office. Relive the thrill of aviation's golden age with this beautiful and collectible piece.
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 Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" 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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This photograph showcases the Fokker Trimotor Southern Cross, a historic aviation icon that played a pivotal role in the record-breaking adventures of the legendary Australian aviator, Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith. Designed by the Dutch aviation pioneer Anthony Fokker, this civil aircraft, specifically a Fokker F.XII, was a three-engine flying boat that revolutionized long-distance air travel during the interwar period. The image captures the Southern Cross in its resplendent glory, adorned with the distinctive markings of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum. The aircraft's sleek lines and powerful engines exude an aura of strength and determination, embodying the spirit of aviation innovation during this era. Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, an intrepid explorer and pioneering aviator, is best known for his groundbreaking trans-Pacific flight from California to Australia in 1928. He and his crew, including navigator James Warner and mechanic Tom Campbell Black, achieved this remarkable feat in the Southern Cross, making history as the first trans-Pacific flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft. The Fokker Trimotor Southern Cross, with its advanced design and unyielding spirit, enabled Kingsford-Smith and his team to overcome the challenges of long-distance air travel and etch their names into the annals of aviation history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the courage, ingenuity, and determination that characterized the interwar aviation era and the record-breaking achievements that continue to inspire us today.
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