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Premium Framed Print : Passengers boarding a flying boat the Bermuda Sky Queen leaving Poole for America
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Passengers boarding a flying boat the Bermuda Sky Queen leaving Poole for America
Passengers boarding a flying boat the Bermuda Sky Queen leaving Poole for America on 1 October 1947.
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Aeroplane Aircraft Airplane Aviation Flying Boat Passengers Seaplane Transport Boarding
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this vintage photograph, we witness a moment frozen in time as passengers eagerly board the majestic Bermuda Sky Queen, a flying boat destined for America. The year is 1947, and Poole's harbor serves as the backdrop for this remarkable scene of aviation history. As the aircraft gracefully floats on water, its wings glistening under the golden sunlight, anticipation fills the air. Passengers from all walks of life gather at the boarding gate with suitcases in hand and excitement written across their faces. Some are dressed elegantly in hats and suits, while others sport more casual attire suitable for a long journey ahead. This image encapsulates an era when air travel was still considered a luxurious adventure rather than a routine mode of transportation. The seaplane's unique design combines both elegance and functionality, capturing our imagination even today. The Bermuda Sky Queen symbolizes not only progress but also dreams taking flight – dreams of exploring new horizons and embracing unknown possibilities that lie beyond familiar shores. It represents an era when traveling by air was reserved for those seeking extraordinary experiences or embarking on important journeys. Preserved through time by TopFoto's meticulous archiving efforts, this print invites us to step back into history and marvel at how far aviation has come since that memorable day in October 1947 when these passengers embarked on their transatlantic voyage aboard this magnificent flying boat.
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