Framed Print : R101 at Cardington - 3
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R101 at Cardington - 3
The 223-metre long R.101 on the ground at Cardington : a great many men are required to hold it down to earth. Date: 1929
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Cardington Earth Hold Metre R101 Required 1929
22"x18" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of history into your home with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "R101 at Cardington - 3" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph captures the 223-metre long R.101 airship on the ground at Cardington, with a multitude of men working tirelessly to keep it anchored to the earth. The perfect addition to any room, this high-quality framed print showcases intricate details and vibrant colors, transporting you back in time to the era of airship travel. Order now and make a statement with this unique and captivating piece of art.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 photograph from 1929, the colossal R.101 airship lies peacefully on the ground at Cardington, Bedfordshire, England. The R.101 was a British rigid airship, measuring an impressive 223-metres in length, making it one of the largest of its kind at the time. To put this into perspective, the length of this engineering marvel is equivalent to nearly seven football fields. The image showcases a multitude of men, their faces etched with determination and focus, as they work together to keep the behemoth anchored to the earth. The sheer scale of the airship is evident as they struggle to hold it down, their small figures dwarfed by the vast expanse of the aircraft's hull. The R.101 was a significant development in the field of air transport, designed to carry passengers and cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. Its construction was a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of British engineering during the interwar period. However, despite its impressive size and potential, the R.101 would ultimately meet a tragic end in 1930 during its maiden voyage to France, crashing in a forest in France, killing 48 of the 54 people on board. This photograph captures a moment in time when the R.101 was still a symbol of hope and progress, a marvel of engineering that captured the imagination of the world. The men in the image represent the human effort and dedication required to bring such a colossal creation to life, and serve as a reminder of the awe-inspiring achievements of the past.
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