Greetings Card : Rolls in Wright
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Rolls in Wright
The Honourable Charles Rolls (of Rolls-Royce) flies his Wright biplane at Bournemouth Aviation Week : but he has a fatal crash - Britains first aviation fatality
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Bi Plane Bournemouth Crash Fatal Fatality Flies Honourable Rolls Royce Week Wright
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Experience the thrill of aviation history with our exquisite "Rolls in Wright" greeting card from Media Storehouse. Featuring an evocative image of The Honourable Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, flying a Wright biplane at Bournemouth Aviation Week. This captivating card brings to life the spirit of the early aviation era, while also marking a poignant moment in history as it documents the first aviation fatality in Britain. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of vintage photography, this card is a thoughtful and unique way to send a message of sympathy, congratulations, or well wishes."
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 haunting print captures a tragic moment in aviation history - the fatal crash of The Honourable Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, while flying his Wright biplane at Bournemouth Aviation Week in July 1910. In this historic image, we see Rolls soaring through the sky in his biplane, a symbol of innovation and progress in early aviation. However, what was meant to be a thrilling display of flight turned into a devastating tragedy as Rolls lost control of his aircraft and crashed to the ground.
The loss of Charles Rolls marked Britain's first aviation fatality, serving as a stark reminder of the dangers that early aviators faced as they pushed the boundaries of human flight. Despite the advancements made by pioneers like Rolls and the Wright brothers, flying remained a risky endeavor with little margin for error.
As we gaze upon this poignant photograph, we are reminded not only of Charles Rolls' pioneering spirit and passion for flight but also of the sacrifices made by those who dared to dream of taking to the skies. It serves as a somber yet important reminder of how far we have come in our journey towards safer and more reliable air travel.
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