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Seaplane Tender
37.5 Seaplane Tender Mk.I (229) of the Royal Air Force, Gosport 1938
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 657609
© RAF Museum 2007 - All Rights Reserved
Boats Interwar Royal Air Force
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the captivating artwork "Seaplane Tender" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This iconic image showcases the 37.5 Seaplane Tender Mk.I (229) of the Royal Air Force, vividly captured in 1938 at Gosport. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich history and detail of this RAF masterpiece into your home or office. Experience the nostalgia and beauty of aviation history with every glance. Each print is expertly crafted using premium materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 Seaplane Tender (37.5) Mk.I (229) of the Royal Air Force, moored at Her Majesty's Naval Dockyard in Gosport during the late interwar period. The Seaplane Tender was a crucial component of the Royal Air Force's maritime aviation capabilities, designed to support the operation and maintenance of the RAF's fleet of seaplanes. The Seaplane Tender Mk.I was a large, versatile vessel, measuring 125 meters in length and displacing over 3,000 tons. It was equipped with a flight deck, hangar, and workshops, enabling it to carry and maintain up to 12 seaplanes. The tender also featured a crane for launching and recovering the aircraft, as well as a seaplane catapult for assisting in take-off. The photograph shows the tender in its working environment, with various boats and other vessels in the background. The image conveys a sense of industry and activity, with crew members going about their duties and seaplanes taking off or landing on the water. The scene is further enhanced by the atmospheric weather conditions, with heavy clouds and a misty fog adding to the sense of mystery and intrigue. Charles E Brown, the photographer, expertly captures the raw power and elegance of the Seaplane Tender Mk.I, as well as the bustling activity of the RAF's maritime aviation base. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a unique insight into the role of the Royal Air Force during the interwar period and the vital contribution of its maritime capabilities to the defense of the United Kingdom.
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