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Antique Framed Print : Loading freight into one of the Fleet of International Air Freight Ltd.s Cargo Planes - capacity per machine over 2 tons or 700 cubic ft. Date: circa 1920s
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Loading freight into one of the Fleet of International Air Freight Ltd.s Cargo Planes - capacity per machine over 2 tons or 700 cubic ft. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 24769879
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Baggage Cargo Freight Goods Handlers Lifting Load Loading Loads Luggage Mail Outboard Transporting
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.6cm (9.6" x 7.3")
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.
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In this photograph from the 1920s, we witness the meticulous process of loading freight into one of International Air Freight Ltd.'s cargo planes. The era of air travel was still in its infancy, and the ability to transport goods through the sky was a revolutionary development that held immense promise for businesses and individuals alike. The cargo plane, with a capacity of over 2 tons or 700 cubic feet, looms large in the background. Its sleek design and powerful engines were a testament to the ingenuity of the engineers and innovators of the time. The side door of the plane is wide open, revealing the spacious interior, which is filled with an assortment of packages and crates. A team of handlers, dressed in work clothes and protective gear, carefully lift and maneuver the freight into the plane. Some of the items are small enough to be carried by hand, while others require the use of lifting equipment. The handlers work in a coordinated manner, ensuring that the weight is evenly distributed and that the cargo is securely stowed. Bags and luggage are also being loaded, no doubt destined for far-off destinations. The outboard motor of a small boat can be seen among the cargo, suggesting that this plane is playing a crucial role in transporting goods to remote locations. The scene is a testament to the transformative power of air transportation in the 1920s. It represents the beginning of a new era in freight transport, one that would revolutionize the way goods were moved across long distances and connect the world in new and exciting ways.
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