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Zeppelin L-31
The L-31 Zeppelin Airship Flying before Being Shot Down over Potters Bar in 1916 During WW1 Date: 1916
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Media ID 18396734
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Aircraft Exterior Airships Blimps Dirigables External Lighter Lighter Than Air Luftwaffe
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Zeppelin L-31 poster print from Media Storehouse. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the historic L-31 Zeppelin airship soaring through the sky before it was brought down during World War I over Potters Bar in 1916. Add an element of history and intrigue to your space with this stunning, rights-managed print. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone looking to add a unique touch to their décor."
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic yet ominous presence of the German LZ 31 Zeppelin airship as it soars through the sky before meeting its tragic end during World War I. Dated 1916, this military airship, also known as the 'Pfalz' or 'M-Class' Zeppelin, was part of the German Luftwaffe's naval airship division. The LZ 31 was approximately 141 meters long and had a maximum speed of around 12 kilometers per hour. Its rigid structure, made of duralumin and covered in a thin layer of fabric, housed 14 gas cells filled with hydrogen. The image shows the exterior of the LZ 31 in all its grandeur, with its distinctive elongated shape and multiple engine pods attached to the rear. The airship's gondola, located at the front, housed the crew and the navigation equipment. The LZ 31 was armed with two 15mm machine guns and could carry up to 3,500 kilograms of bombs. However, this awe-inspiring aircraft was not invincible. On the night of October 2, 1916, the LZ 31 was on a reconnaissance mission over England when it was attacked by British aircraft near Potters Bar. Despite the crew's best efforts to defend the airship, it was eventually shot down, resulting in the deaths of 23 of the 31 crew members. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers and uncertainties of aerial warfare during World War I.
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