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R-101 Hangar
circa 1930: Airship hangar built to house the R101 at Karadiu, India, the destination of the airships ill-fated flight. It crashed near Beauvais, France on 5th October 1930. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
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General Photographic Agency
Media ID 12558719
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1930 1939 Air Vehicle Airplane Hangar Architectural Feature Architecture And Art Blimp Flying Home Ill Fated India
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the history and grandeur of aviation's past with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image by the General Photographic Agency, this print captures the R-101 Hangar at Karadiu, India, built in the early 1930s to house the legendary R101 airship. Witness the impressive architecture designed to accommodate the colossal size of this engineering marvel, a poignant reminder of the R101's ill-fated flight that ended near Beauvais, France, on October 5, 1930. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and bring a piece of aviation history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.3cm x 42cm (22.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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
This print takes us back to the year 1930, capturing a significant architectural feature in aviation history. The R-101 Hangar, located in Karadiu, India, was specifically built to house the ill-fated airship known as the R101. Little did anyone know that this majestic airship would meet its tragic end near Beauvais, France on October 5th of that same year. The image showcases the grandeur and scale of this remarkable hangar against a backdrop of vast open space. Its horizontal composition emphasizes the magnitude of this architectural marvel designed to accommodate air transport in Asia during that era. With no people present within the frame, our focus is solely on appreciating the intricate design and artistry involved in constructing such an impressive structure. As we delve into this historical photograph, it serves as a reminder of both triumphs and failures within transportation history. It symbolizes not only human ingenuity but also highlights how even with meticulous planning and engineering prowess, unforeseen circumstances can lead to catastrophic outcomes. Preserved through time by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images, this archival piece transports us back to an era when flying was still considered a daring adventure. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come since then while paying homage to those who dared dream big amidst uncertain skies.
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