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Antique Framed Print : The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at Hanworth
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The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at Hanworth
The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors aircraft arrived at Hanworth Aerodrome prior to take off in the early hours of the morning. Date: 4 July 1930
1930
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Media ID 20026834
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aerodrome Arrivals Awaiting Competition Departure Hangar Kings Start
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 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
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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The Kings Cup Air Race: A Glimpse into the Exciting World of 1930s Aviation This evocative photograph captures the spirit of adventure and competition that defined the early days of aviation, as the competitors and their aircraft arrive at Hanworth Aerodrome for the prestigious Kings Cup Air Race on the morning of July 4, 1930. In the pre-dawn hours, the roar of powerful engines could be heard in the distance as the eager pilots and their crews prepared their machines for the upcoming race. The anticipation was palpable in the air, as the crews busied themselves with last-minute checks and adjustments, while the aircraft were positioned in neat rows in the hangar. The Kings Cup Air Race was one of the most prestigious and challenging aviation events of the era, attracting the best pilots and their state-of-the-art aircraft from around the world. The race, which covered a distance of over 500 miles, demanded not only speed and agility but also endurance and skill, as the competitors faced a grueling test of their mettle against the backdrop of the British countryside. As the first light of dawn began to break over the aerodrome, the birds took to the sky, joining the growing fleet of aircraft that awaited the start of the race. The pilots, their faces etched with determination and focus, stood ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, knowing that only the strongest and bravest would emerge victorious. This photograph offers a unique birds-eye view of the scene, transporting us back to a bygone era of daring exploits and groundbreaking achievements in the world of aviation. It is a testament to the ingenuity, courage, and determination of the pioneering pilots and their crews, who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in the skies above.
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