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Photographic Print : Supermarine Spitfire prototype aloft
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Supermarine Spitfire prototype aloft
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Media ID 14223951
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aloft Prototype Spitfire Supermarine
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Supermarine Spitfire prototype in its maiden flight. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed image beautifully showcases the iconic British fighter plane as it gracefully takes to the skies. Add this captivating print to your home or office decor and bring a piece of aerospace legend into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.7cm (11" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Birth of a Legend: Supermarine Spitfire Prototype Soaring High in the English Skies". This evocative photograph captures the historic moment when the Supermarine Spitfire prototype, registration number K5054, took to the skies for the first time on March 5, 1936. The image, taken from an oblique angle, reveals the sleek lines and innovative design of this iconic British fighter aircraft as it climbs steadily against a backdrop of rolling English countryside. Designed by R.J. Mitchell and his team at Supermarine Aviation Works, the Spitfire was a response to the British Air Ministry's requirement for a new high-performance single-seat fighter to counter the growing threat of German air power. With its advanced aerodynamic design, powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and agile handling, the Spitfire would soon become one of the most effective and beloved fighter planes of World War II. The prototype's maiden flight, piloted by test pilot Mutt Summers, marked a significant milestone in the development of military aviation technology. Over the next few years, the Spitfire underwent numerous improvements and modifications, eventually leading to the production of over 20,000 aircraft during the war. This photograph, taken during the early stages of the Spitfire's development, offers a unique glimpse into the past and the birth of a legendary aircraft that would go on to shape the course of military aviation history.
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