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Hitching A Lift
1938: A seaplane, the Mercury, sits on top of an Imperial Airways flying boat, the Maia, to form the Mayo composite aircraft. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
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General Photographic Agency
Media ID 12558659
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1930 1939 Air Vehicle Airplane Composite Image Contrived Flying Flying Boat Form Mayo Mercury Seaplane Imperial Airways Maia
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of aviation with our Hitching A Lift poster print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This iconic image, captured by the General Photographic Agency in 1938, showcases the innovative Mayo composite aircraft. The seaplane, Mercury, hitches a ride on top of the Imperial Airways flying boat, the Maia. Add this vintage aviation masterpiece to your decor and transport yourself back in time. Experience the thrill of aviation history with every glance.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to 1938 when the world of aviation was filled with innovation and daring feats. The image showcases a truly remarkable sight - a seaplane named Mercury perched gracefully on top of an Imperial Airways flying boat called Maia, creating the extraordinary Mayo composite aircraft. The composition is both bizarre and contrived, capturing the imagination with its audacious combination of two distinct forms of air transport. The stark contrast between the dark seaplane against the lighter flying boat adds depth to this stunning landscape shot. As we gaze upon this archival masterpiece, it becomes evident that this photograph represents more than just transportation; it symbolizes progress and human ingenuity. It serves as a testament to our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. There are no people in sight, allowing us to focus solely on these magnificent machines that once ruled the skies. The absence of color further enhances the timeless quality of this image, transporting us back to an era where adventure awaited at every turn. This print from Fine Art Storehouse captures a moment frozen in time - a snapshot from history that reminds us how far we have come in our quest for flight. It stands as a tribute to those who dared to dream big and hitched their hopes onto wings made by man's hands.
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