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Antique Framed Print : The Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia about to take off from Southampton
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The Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia about to take off from Southampton
The Imperial Airways flying boat " Caledonia " about to take off from Southampton on her first experimental trans Atlantic flight
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Media ID 11685365
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Air Travel Airliner Civil Aviation Commercial Flying Boat International Herald Tribune Passenger Sea Plane Seaplane Planet News
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 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 Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia, a majestic symbol of the golden age of aviation, poised for its historic transatlantic journey from Southampton. This monochrome print captures the anticipation and excitement surrounding this first experimental flight in the 1930s. The image, published in the International Herald Tribune, transports us back to an era between the wars when air travel was still a daring adventure. The black and white composition highlights every detail of this remarkable seaplane as it prepares to defy gravity and conquer vast oceans. With its sleek design and powerful engines, the Caledonia represents both technological innovation and human ambition. This photograph is not just about machinery; it tells a story of human progress and our insatiable desire to explore new frontiers. It reminds us that commercial aviation was once a privilege reserved for only a few brave passengers who dared to embark on these pioneering journeys. As we gaze at this timeless image captured by Planet News photographers, we are reminded of how far we have come since those early days of civil aviation. Today's modern airliners owe their existence to trailblazers like Caledonia, whose courageous flights paved the way for global connectivity. Let this photograph serve as an inspiration to embrace our own spirit of adventure and curiosity as we continue pushing boundaries in air travel.
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