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Photographic Print : Irwin Meteor Model 72, X-4 Radial Engine, ca. 1926. Creator: Irwin Aircraft Company
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Irwin Meteor Model 72, X-4 Radial Engine, ca. 1926. Creator: Irwin Aircraft Company
Beginning around 1922, J.F. Irwins Irwin Aircraft Company of Watsonville, California designed and provided blueprints for small, single seat sport aircraft which were supposedly simple enough for enthusiastic amateurs to build. In 1925, it introduced its Meteormotor. In 1926, it was improved by using copper instead of iron for cylinder cooling fins. Although classified as a radial, it was actually two opposed twins at ninety degrees to each other. This engine powered the Irwin M-T-2 and C-C-1 aircraft
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse's aviation collection. Featuring the Irwin Meteor Model 72 X-4 Radial Engine, designed and manufactured by the Irwin Aircraft Company in Watsonville, California around 1926. This captivating image, created by Heritage Images, showcases the intricate details and engineering brilliance of this historic aircraft. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of early aviation technology. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with this beautiful print.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the Irwin Meteor Model 72, X-4 Radial Engine, a remarkable creation by the Irwin Aircraft Company in the late 1920s. Known for their innovative designs and blueprints of small sport aircraft, J. F. Irwins' company aimed to make aviation accessible even to enthusiastic amateurs. The Meteor engine, introduced in 1925 and further enhanced in 1926 with copper cooling fins replacing iron ones, was a true marvel of its time. Although classified as a radial engine, it actually consisted of two opposed twins positioned at ninety degrees from each other. This powerful engine propelled both the Irwin M-T-2 and C-C-1 aircraft models. Displayed against a vibrant backdrop of colors, this photograph captures not only an important piece of American aviation history but also represents technological advancements during the early twentieth century. The steel aluminum rubber copper paint ceramic brass components showcased here exemplify the intricate craftsmanship involved in creating such engines. Preserved within the National Air and Space Museum's collection at Smithsonian Institution's prestigious location, this heritage art serves as an educational tool for enthusiasts fascinated by flight technology and transportation evolution. It symbolizes America's pioneering spirit in air transport while honoring the legacy left behind by companies like Irwin Aircraft Company.
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