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Nixon Special biplane
Nixon Special biplane single-seater, built by John F Nixon, of Philadelphia PA. from plans published by John F McMahon in Aerial Age, powered by a 32-35hp Hall-Scott A-1; span: 22'0" length: 18'6" v: 98/x/22. Test-flown by Bert Acosta at Hazelhurst Field, Mineola NY, who then taught Nixon how to fly in a Jenny. Hung in a family barn in 1926, it was restored in 1957 for museum display. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 21131039
10"x8" Photo Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring the Nixon Special biplane. This stunning single-seater aircraft, built by John F Nixon of Philadelphia PA, is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of early aviation. Originally published in Aerial Age, these vintage images capture the essence of the Nixon Special's sleek design and unparalleled agility. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that will not fade over time. Add this unique and captivating piece to your collection and relive the thrill of the open skies.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
A black and white photograph capturing a moment from the early days of aviation. A pilot, dressed in a flight suit typical of the era, stands proudly beside his biplane, which features two wings stacked one above the other with support struts and wires between them. The aircraft has an open cockpit design common to that period, a single propeller at its nose, and fixed tail-dragger landing gear. The setting appears to be an open field—a natural choice for airstrips before paved runways became standard—suggesting this photo was likely taken after a successful flight or just before takeoff on a new adventure in the sky. The image is framed with rough edges giving it an authentic vintage feel.
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