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Metal 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
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring this iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the Gloster F9/40 DG205/G, the forerunner of the legendary Meteor jet fighter. This captivating photograph, taken in 1945, showcases the aircraft's sleek design and innovative technology, with test pilots John Crosby-Warren, Michael Daunt, and Frank McKenna, along with Air Commodore Frank Whittle and W.G, gathered around in proud admiration. Our high-quality Metal Prints transform your favorite images into stunning, long-lasting works of art for your home or office. Experience the power and history of aviation with every glance.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
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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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