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Canvas Print : Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: ?
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Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: ?
Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: (standing) Capt E.G.R. Lithgow, Asst Paymaster J.H. Lidderdale RN, Major H.M. Trenchard DSO, Capt G.M. Paine MVO RN, Lt and Qr Mr F.H. Firby VC and Eng Lt C. Randall. (Seated) Capt J.D.B. Fulton, Lt A.M. Longmore RN, Capt J.M. Salmond and Major E.L. Gerrard. Date: 1913
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Media ID 18388103
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Picture Library
Capt Lithgow Major Paymaster Upavon Aeronautics January Lidderdale
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Print of Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, features an esteemed group of aviation pioneers. From left to right, we find Capt E.G.R. Lithgow, Asst Paymaster J.H. Lidderdale RN, Major H.M. Trenchard DSO, Capt G.M. Paine MVO RN, and Lt and Qr Mr F.H. Each figure stands proudly in their aviation attire, embodying the spirit of innovation and courage that defined the early days of flight. Our high-quality canvas prints bring history to life, adding a touch of timeless charm to any room. Order yours today and relive the past in stunning detail.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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 a group of distinguished aviators and military officers gathered at the Central Flying School in Upavon, Wiltshire, England, in January 1913. Among them, standing from left to right, are Captain E.G.R. Lithgow, Assistant Paymaster J.H. Lidderdale RN, Major H.M. Trenchard DSO, Captain G.M. Paine MVO RN, Lieutenant and Quartermaster F.H. Firby VC, and Engineer Lieutenant C. Randall. Seated are Captain J.D.B. Fulton, Lieutenant A.M. Longmore RN, and Major E.L. Gerrard. The Central Flying School was established in 1912 to train military pilots for the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. The men in this photograph represent a diverse range of roles within the burgeoning field of military aviation. Trenchard, for instance, would go on to become the first Chief of the Air Staff in the British military, while Firby was the first Victoria Cross recipient for valor in the air. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of military aviation, with the men standing proudly before their transport planes and biplanes. The aircraft, with their exposed engines and wooden frames, reflect the rudimentary technology of the time. Despite the primitive conditions, these pioneering aviators were at the forefront of a revolutionary new mode of transportation and warfare. This photograph is a testament to the courage and determination of the men who shaped the history of military aviation, and serves as a reminder of the incredible advancements that have been made in the field over the past century.
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