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Fine Art Print : Gloster F9 / 40 DG205 / G forerunner of the Meteor
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Gloster F9 / 40 DG205 / G forerunner of the Meteor
Gloster F9/40, DG205/G, forerunner of the Meteor, with, from left, John Crosby-Warren, test pilot; Michael Daunt, test pilot; Frank McKenna, md, Gloster; Air Cdre Frank Whittle and W.G. Carter, chief designer, later technical director, Gloster
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Cdre Crosby Forerunner Frank Gloster Mckenna Meteor Michael Pilot Test Warren
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Gloster F9/40 DG205/G, the forerunner of the legendary Meteor jet fighter. This captivating image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Gloster team, including test pilots John Crosby-Warren and Michael Daunt, MD Frank McKenna, Air Cdre Frank Whittle, and W.G, in front of their groundbreaking aircraft. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.2cm (21" x 12.7")
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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In this historic photograph, a group of aviation pioneers and industry leaders gather around the Gloster F9/40 DG205/G, a groundbreaking aircraft that served as the forerunner to the iconic Meteor jet fighter. The image, taken in the late 1940s, features, from left to right, test pilots John Crosby-Warren and Michael Daunt, MD of Gloster Aircraft Company Frank McKenna, Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle, and W.G. Carter, the chief designer and later technical director of Gloster. The Gloster F9/40 DG205/G was a significant development in aviation history as it was the first jet-powered aircraft to enter service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the United Kingdom. Powered by two Whittle W.1 engines, this aircraft was a major step towards the jet age and paved the way for the more advanced Meteor jet fighter, which would become the RAF's primary fighter aircraft during the Korean War. John Crosby-Warren and Michael Daunt played crucial roles in the testing and development of the F9/40, pushing the limits of the new technology and gathering valuable data to improve the design. Frank McKenna, as MD of Gloster, oversaw the production and delivery of the aircraft to the RAF. Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the jet engine, was a key figure in the development of the F9/40 and the Meteor, having provided the revolutionary powerplant that made both aircraft possible. W.G. Carter, as the chief designer and later technical director of Gloster, led the team that brought the F9/40 from concept to reality. This photograph captures a moment in time when the future of aviation was being shaped by the collective efforts of these visionary individuals and their groundbreaking technology. The Gloster F9/40 DG205/G may have been a forerunner, but its impact on the aviation industry would be felt for decades to come.
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