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Canvas Print : French Nieuport 16 with Le Prieur rockets
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French Nieuport 16 with Le Prieur rockets
French Nieuport 16 with eight Le Prieur rockets for use primarily against Zeppelins. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14223244
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Biplane Nieuport Prieur Rocket Rockets
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating addition to your home decor, the Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring "French Nieuport 16 with Le Prieur Rockets." This vintage aviation masterpiece, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the era of World War I. Witness the French Nieuport 16 aircraft, adorned with eight Le Prieur rockets, ready for action against the formidable Zeppelins. The intricate details of the plane's design and the powerful presence of the rockets are beautifully captured in this rights-managed image, circa 1916. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted with a high-quality, heavyweight canvas and vibrant, long-lasting inks. The result is a stunning, gallery-quality piece that brings history into your living space. Add this captivating aviation print to your collection and embellish your walls with a piece of history. Experience the thrill of the past with the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "French Nieuport 16 with Le Prieur Rockets."
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 photograph depicts a French Nieuport 16 biplane armed with eight Le Prieur rockets, a formidable weapon against the menacing Zeppelin airships during World War I. Circa 1916, the Nieuport 16, a single-seat, two-winged fighter, was one of the most successful French aircraft of the war. The addition of the Le Prieur rockets, a revolutionary anti-aircraft weapon, transformed the Nieuport 16 into a formidable anti-Zeppelin weapon. The First Great War marked a significant turning point in the history of aviation, with both sides investing heavily in military aviation to gain a strategic advantage. Aircraft were used primarily for reconnaissance, bombing, and dogfighting. However, the threat of Zeppelin raids over European cities necessitated the development of specialized anti-aircraft weapons, such as the Le Prieur rockets. The Le Prieur rocket, named after its inventor, Captain Georges Le Prieur, was a simple yet effective weapon. Consisting of a hollow metal tube filled with explosives and a detonating fuse, the rocket was launched from a fixed mounting on the wing of the aircraft. Once fired, the rocket would follow a ballistic trajectory towards its target, detonating on impact. This photograph captures the essence of the era, with the Nieuport 16's sleek lines and the ominous presence of the Le Prieur rockets, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the pioneering aviators of the First World War.
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