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Piper Super Cruiser PY1044
Piper Super Cruiser PY1044 - with owner Flight Lieutenant Lyder Laddie - the first Piper Super Cruiser to come to the UK: G-AJGY - photograph taken at Fairoaks in Summer 1947. Date: 1947
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Media ID 20028404
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1947 Cruiser Fairoaks Laddie Lieutenant Piper Super Owner
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless elegance of aviation history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Piper Super Cruiser PY1044. This captivating image, taken in the summer of 1947 at Fairoaks, captures the moment Flight Lieutenant Lyder Laddie became the first person to bring a Piper Super Cruiser to the UK. G-AJGY's sleek design and distinctive features are beautifully showcased in this classic photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library. Add a touch of vintage aviation charm to your home or office with this exquisitely printed and framed work of art.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Pioneering Arrival: Flight Lieutenant Lyder Laddie and His New Piper Super Cruiser PY1044 at Fairoaks Airport, Summer 1947" 2.. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the moment when Flight Lieutenant Lyder Laddie became the first owner in the United Kingdom to take delivery of a brand-new Piper Super Cruiser, registration G-AJGY. The image was taken at Fairoaks Airport during the summer of 1947, marking a significant milestone in the history of both the Piper Aircraft Corporation and the burgeoning private aviation scene in the UK. 3. Background: The Piper Super Cruiser, model PY1044, was a revolutionary aircraft for its time, offering unparalleled performance and comfort for its class. With a cruising speed of 140 mph and a range of over 1,000 miles, it quickly gained popularity among private pilots and business executives seeking to travel faster and further than ever before. 4. The Man and His Machine: Flight Lieutenant Lyder Laddie, a distinguished military aviator, stands proudly beside his new acquisition, embodying the spirit of adventure and innovation that defined the post-war era. His confident gaze and smart uniform add an air of authority to the scene, while the sleek lines and gleaming finish of the Super Cruiser speak to its advanced design and engineering. 5. A New Chapter: The arrival of the Piper Super Cruiser in the UK marked the beginning of a new chapter in the story of general aviation, as private pilots and entrepreneurs embraced the freedom and flexibility that owning a light aircraft offered. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the excitement and optimism that characterized the early days of private aviation, and the enduring allure of the open skies.
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