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Fine Art Print : Airship R101 leaving the mooring mast at Cardington
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Airship R101 leaving the mooring mast at Cardington
Airship R101 leaving the mooring mast at Cardington on the day of its departure to India. 4 October 1930. Date: 1930
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Airship Cardington Departure Leaving Mast Mooring R101
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the grandeur of history with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "Airship R101 Leaving the Mooring Mast at Cardington," transports you back in time to the day of departure for India on 4 October 1930. Witness the majestic R101 airship gracefully detaching from its mooring mast at the Cardington airship sheds in this stunning, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of vintage charm and historical significance to your home or office decor with this beautiful fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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Airship R101 Bids Farewell: A Historic Moment in Aviation History at Cardington, October 4, 1930 This evocative photograph captures the momentous departure of the R101 airship from the mooring mast at Cardington, Bedfordshire, on October 4, 1930. The R101, a British rigid airship, was the largest and most advanced of its time, symbolizing the pinnacle of pre-World War II aviation technology. The day of departure was filled with excitement and anticipation as the crew, engineers, and onboard passengers prepared for the long journey to India. The R101 was intended to be a groundbreaking transatlantic passenger service, offering a more comfortable and luxurious alternative to sea travel. In this image, the R101 is seen gracefully detaching from the mooring mast, with the assistance of ground crew. The airship's elegant silhouette, framed against the clear blue sky, exudes a sense of grandeur and innovation. The nearby planes and aeroplanes, which appear almost dwarfed by the airship, serve as a reminder of the vast technological leap that the R101 represented. The R101's departure marked the beginning of a new era in air travel, with the promise of faster, more comfortable, and more efficient transportation across vast distances. However, the airship's tragic end came just three months later, when it crashed in France during its return journey from India, resulting in the loss of 48 lives. Despite this unfortunate outcome, the R101 remains an important chapter in the history of aviation, symbolizing the spirit of exploration, innovation, and human ambition.
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