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Rotodyne In Flight
The Fairey Rotodyne prototype XE521 during its first flying demonstration for the press, at White Waltham, Berkshire, 3rd June 1958. A compound gyroplane, the Rotodyne is the worlds first VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) airliner. (Photo by Reg Birkett/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Reg Burkett
Media ID 11795360
© 2008 Getty Images
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our exquisite Rotodyne In Flight fine art print by Reg Burkett from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image transports you back to the groundbreaking first flying demonstration of the Fairey Rotodyne XE521 prototype on 3rd June 1958 at White Waltham, Berkshire. Burkett's masterful brushstrokes bring the Rotodyne's innovative design and the excitement of its inaugural flight to life. Add a touch of aviation nostalgia to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.3cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Capturing History in Flight - The Fairey Rotodyne Prototype XE521 Takes the Skies
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we are transported back to a momentous day in aviation history. On June 3rd, 1958, at White Waltham in Berkshire, the Fairey Rotodyne prototype XE521 made its first flying demonstration for the press. This remarkable compound gyroplane marked a groundbreaking achievement as the world's first VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) airliner. The image beautifully showcases the sleek design of this pioneering aircraft as it gracefully soars through the sky. Its unique combination of helicopter-like rotor blades and fixed wings is truly awe-inspiring. Against a backdrop of clouds, Reg Birkett skillfully captures every detail of this historic flight. As we gaze upon this extraordinary photograph, we can almost feel the excitement that must have filled the air on that momentous day. The Rotodyne prototype represents not only technological innovation but also dreams taking flight – dreams of revolutionizing air travel with vertical take-offs and landings. Reg Burkett's masterful composition transports us back to an era when possibilities seemed limitless and boundaries were meant to be pushed. This print serves as a timeless reminder of human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress in aviation history.
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