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The Pitcairn Autogiro
This Pitcairn Pa-1 autogiro was flown at Langley for the NACA investigation of an experimental cantalevered three-bladed rotor
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Media ID 635568
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18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic Pitcairn Pa-1 Autogiro. Captured from space by Space Images, this unique perspective showcases the sleek design and innovative engineering of this pioneering aircraft. The Pitcairn Autogiro, flown at Langley for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) investigation of an experimental cantilevered three-bladed rotor, represents a significant milestone in rotorcraft development. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and transport yourself to the skies 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.
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In this photo print, we are transported back in time to witness a significant moment in aviation history. The image showcases the remarkable Pitcairn Autogiro, specifically the Pitcairn Pa-1 model, as it takes flight during an NACA investigation at Langley. This experimental aircraft was designed with a revolutionary cantilevered three-bladed rotor system that promised to redefine vertical flight. The sheer elegance of the autogiro is evident as it hovers gracefully above the ground, its sleek silhouette contrasting against the vast open sky. Its streamlined body and meticulously engineered rotor blades exude innovation and cutting-edge technology for its time. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries. It captures a pivotal moment when scientists and engineers at NACA sought to unlock new possibilities in aviation through rigorous experimentation. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot, we can't help but marvel at how far we have come since then. From these humble beginnings emerged modern helicopters and other rotary-wing aircraft that have revolutionized transportation, rescue operations, and military tactics worldwide. Let this image be a reminder of our unwavering determination to explore uncharted territories and conquer the skies above us. It symbolizes not only technological progress but also embodies mankind's insatiable curiosity that propels us forward into realms yet unknown.
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