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Avro 691 Lancastrian 3
The British South American Airways Bsaa Avro Lancastrian G-Agwh Named Stardust That Mysteriously Disappeared on 2 August 1947 in the Andes Mountains, in Chile, Having Crashed. Date: 1946
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1946 Accidents Airliner Airways Avro Bsaa Civilian Lancastrian Parked Pistonprop Powered
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 sleek lines and imposing presence of Avro 691 Lancastrian G-Agwh, nicknamed "Stardust," as it sits serenely on the grass in 1946. The Avro Lancastrian was a piston-powered airliner produced by the Avro Aircraft Company in the United Kingdom, specifically designed for civilian use. This particular Mark III Lancastrian, registered to British South American Airways (BSAA), was a popular choice for transatlantic flights during the 1940s. However, the tranquility depicted in this image was short-lived. On 2 August 1947, G-Agwh mysteriously disappeared en route from Buenos Aires to Santiago, Chile. The wreckage was later discovered in the Andes Mountains, leaving a haunting reminder of the dangers that came with early aviation. Despite the tragic end to its story, this photograph stands as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the era. The Avro Lancastrian represented the pinnacle of piston-powered airliner technology, offering comfort and speed to travelers during a time when air travel was still a novelty. This image, from the esteemed archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, serves as a poignant reminder of the past, evoking a sense of wonder and nostalgia for the golden age of aviation.
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