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Lohner Type L first of the WW1 flying boat fighters
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Media ID 14223084
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a tribute to historical aviation. This exquisite design features the Lohner Type L, the first flying boat fighter of World War I. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating image brings history to life, making it a perfect card for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and innovation of the past. Send this card to mark a special occasion or simply to brighten someone's day with a touch of nostalgia and aviation history.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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 showcases the Lohner Type L, the world's first successful flying boat fighter aircraft during World War I. The Lohner Type L, also known as the "Seeflieger-Monoplane Lohner Type L," was a groundbreaking innovation in aviation history. The image captures the sleek and streamlined design of the plane, with its large, curved hull and single, pointed wing. The open cockpit seats the pilot, who appears focused and alert, ready to engage in combat. The propeller blades can be seen spinning in the foreground, adding a sense of motion and dynamism to the scene. The Lohner Type L was developed by the Austro-Hungarian aviation pioneer Umberto Lohner in response to the need for a fighter plane that could take off and land on water. This capability was essential for the Austro-Hungarian Navy, which operated from various bases along the Adriatic Sea. The Lohner Type L was the first successful flying boat fighter, and it proved to be an effective weapon against enemy aircraft. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the early aviation industry. It also serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that flying boats played in the history of military aviation, particularly during World War I. The Lohner Type L was a significant step forward in the development of aircraft capable of operating from water, paving the way for future amphibious aircraft and naval aviation.
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