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Bluebird moored at Bathurst
Bluebird moored at Bathurst. Miss Delphine Reynolds and her pilot, W.G. Pudney, took off from Hanworth on 1 March 1931 in Blackburn Bluebird IV, G-ABGF, for a survey flight down the West African coast, via Tangier to Bathurst, Gambia, where Short floats were fitted. After two and a half months in Sierra Leone the metal airframe had corroded beyond repair. Date: 1931
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1931 Abgf Bathurst Blackburn Bluebird Delphine Hanworth Moored Pilot Pudney Reynolds Survey Miss
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of aviation history with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "Bluebird moored at Bathurst," showcases the iconic Blackburn Bluebird IV, G-ABGF, piloted by Miss Delphine Reynolds and W.G. Pudney, as it gracefully rests at Bathurst in March 1931. Each print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the rich heritage of aviation and the elegance of a bygone era. Bring this stunning piece of history into your home or office and relive the thrill of the past with every glance.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30.4cm (21" x 12")
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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Bluebird Moored at Bathurst: An Historic Aviation Moment in 1931 This evocative photograph captures the moment when the Blackburn Bluebird IV, registration G-ABGF, came to rest at Bathurst, the capital city of The Gambia, West Africa, on 1 March 1931. The intrepid aviators, Miss Delphine Reynolds and her pilot, W.G. Pudney, had embarked on a daring survey flight from Hanworth, England, with the goal of reaching Bathurst via Tangier. Bluebird IV, a two-seat biplane, was a Blackburn Rippon Mk.IIA, modified for long-range, high-altitude flight. The aircraft was equipped with additional fuel tanks, allowing it to cover vast distances over the Atlantic Ocean. However, the arduous journey took its toll on the metal airframe, which had corroded beyond repair after two and a half months in Sierra Leone. Upon arrival in Bathurst, the Bluebird underwent an urgent modification. Short floats were fitted, enabling the plane to take off and land on water, making it possible for the team to continue their journey. The successful adaptation of the aircraft to amphibious capabilities was a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the aviation pioneers of the era. Miss Reynolds and Mr. Pudney's historic flight marked an important milestone in the exploration and transportation history of West Africa. Their courage and determination paved the way for future aviation achievements and expanded the horizons of what was considered possible in the realm of long-distance aviation.
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