Photographic Print : AIRSHIP: LA FRANCE / 1884
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AIRSHIP: LA FRANCE / 1884
La France : built by Renard & Krebs; the first electric powered airship. Date: 12th September 1884
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Media ID 14294321
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12th 1884 Airship Airships Electric Powered Renard Krebs
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the groundbreaking innovation of the past with "AIRSHIP: LA FRANCE / 1884," the first electric-powered airship, built by Renard & Krebs. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating image dates back to the 12th of September, 1884. Bring history to life in your home or office with this unique and intriguing piece of aviation history. Rights Managed.
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Estimated Product Size is 31.4cm x 21.2cm (12.4" x 8.3")
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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 of the inaugural flight of "La France," the world's first electric-powered airship, on September 12, 1884. Designed and built by the visionary team of Renard and Krebs in France, this airship marked a significant milestone in human aviation history. La France was a remarkable engineering feat, featuring a length of 40 meters and a maximum altitude of 1,500 meters. Powered by a set of electric batteries, the airship's innovative design relied on a network of electric motors that drove the propellers, enabling it to lift off the ground and soar through the skies. The successful launch of La France came after years of relentless experimentation and innovation by Renard and Krebs, who were determined to make air travel a reality. Their groundbreaking achievement paved the way for further advancements in airship technology and inspired a new generation of inventors and engineers to push the boundaries of human flight. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the pioneers of aviation, who dared to dream of taking to the skies in defiance of gravity and the seemingly insurmountable challenges of engineering a flying machine. La France's historic flight opened up a new frontier in human exploration and transportation, forever changing the way we view the world from above.
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