Antique Framed Print : British R100 airship in flight
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British R100 airship in flight
The British R100 airship in flight. She was a rigid airship, designed by Barnes Wallis and built by Vickers for the UK Air Ministry, making her first flight on 16 December 1929. Date: circa 1929
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Air Ship Barnes Fins Ministry R100 Rigid Vickers Wallis 1929 December
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.9cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: The British R100 Airship in Flight: A Glimpse into the History of Rigid Airship Technology (circa 1929) The captivating image before you showcases the British R100 airship in its majestic flight, soaring through the crisp winter sky. This rigid airship, a marvel of engineering and innovation, was designed by the brilliant mind of Barnes Wallis and brought to life by the skilled craftsmen at Vickers for the UK Air Ministry. The first flight of this magnificent vessel took place on the 16th of December 1929. The R100, a symbol of British pride and technological advancement, was the larger sister ship to the R101. Both airships were designed to expand the UK's imperial airship program, which aimed to establish air routes across the world. The R100, with its impressive length of 789 feet (240 meters) and a volume of 1,150,000 cubic feet (32,700 cubic meters), was an engineering feat that pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible. As you gaze upon this image, take note of the R100's distinctive features. The airship's rigid structure, made primarily of duralumin, is evident in the straight lines and sharp angles of her hull. The fins, or tailfins, are a testament to Wallis' innovative design, which helped provide stability and control during flight. The white hull, contrasted against the smoky backdrop, adds to the overall sense of grandeur and power. The R100's flight represented a significant milestone in the history of airship technology. Though it would later meet a tragic end during a test flight in 1930, its legacy lives on as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements in aviation history. This photograph, a snapshot of a bygone era, invites us to reflect on the past and marvel at the ingenuity and determination of those who dared to take to the skies in the name of progress.
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