Framed Print : Glider at Kitty Hawk
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Glider at Kitty Hawk
Glider at Kitty Hawk. Date 1911
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Brothers Glider Hawk Kitty Orville Wilbur Wright
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience the thrill of history with our stunning Framed Print of "Glider at Kitty Hawk" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image, dated 1911, captures the moment when the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made their first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft. Our high-quality framed print brings this historic milestone into your home or office, making it a perfect addition to any aviation enthusiast's collection. With its rich detail and vibrant colors, this timeless photograph is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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
This photograph captures the historic moment when the Wright Brothers, Orville (left) and Wilbur (right), successfully launched their glider, named the Flyer I, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1911. The brothers, who are dressed in heavy coats and goggles, are seen standing next to their aircraft, which is poised on the sandy beach. The wind in their sails, they appear focused and determined, their eyes fixed on the horizon. The Wright Brothers had first achieved powered, controlled, and sustained flight in their Wright Flyer in 1903, but this glider flight was a crucial step in their quest to develop a practical airplane. By testing their designs in a wind tunnel and through extensive flight trials, they were able to refine their understanding of aerodynamics and the principles of flight. The glider, which had a wingspan of 12.3 meters (40 feet), was launched by a team of helpers who ran alongside it, pushing it into the wind. The brothers, who were strapped into the aircraft, held onto the wings as it picked up speed and took to the air, soaring above the sand dunes of Kitty Hawk. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and innovation of the Wright Brothers, who changed the course of history with their groundbreaking achievements in aviation. The image captures the excitement and sense of adventure that surrounded their pioneering work, and serves as a reminder of the boundless possibilities that lie in the realm of human imagination and discovery.
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