Framed Print : Benoist flying boat and pilot Tony Jannus Sp Petersburg
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Benoist flying boat and pilot Tony Jannus Sp Petersburg
Benoist flying boat and pilot Tony Jannus Sp Petersburg-Tampa early 1914 scheduled service
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Media ID 14221646
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Benoist Petersburg Pilot Scheduled Tampa Tony Worlds
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Benoist flying boat and pilot Tony Jannus print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the early 1910s and the dawn of commercial aviation. Witness the historic moment as pilot Tony Jannus skillfully navigates the Benoist flying boat during the St. Petersburg-Tampa scheduled service, marking the beginning of regular airline transportation. Add this timeless piece to your home or office décor and be inspired by the spirit of innovation and adventure that shaped our aviation history. Each print is carefully framed and ready to hang, making it a perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the beauty and history of flight.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 photograph captures the spirit of innovation and adventure that defined the early days of aviation. Depicted is the Benoist XIV Type X flying boat, registration number A-1, piloted by the renowned aviator Tony Jannus, as it prepares for takeoff from Tampa Bay, Florida, in early 1914. The Benoist XIV was a significant advancement in aviation technology, combining the capabilities of both an airplane and a boat. Its unique design allowed it to take off and land on water, making it an ideal choice for the first scheduled air service between St. Petersburg and Tampa. Tony Jannus, a pioneer in aviation, is seen standing confidently on the wing of the aircraft, ready to guide it into the clear blue sky. The Benoist flying boat would go on to make history as the first scheduled airline service in the world, paving the way for the modern aviation industry. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was being connected through the air for the first time. The Benoist flying boat and its daring pilot, Tony Jannus, stand as symbols of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of progress. This image holds immense historical significance, as it documents the beginning of a new era in transportation and the remarkable story of the first scheduled air service. The Benoist flying boat and Tony Jannus' pioneering efforts continue to inspire generations of aviators and innovators.
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