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Framed Print : A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virg?
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A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virg?
A technician adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom prior to his delayed flight which was cancelled due to bad weather, 19 July 1961. Date: 1961
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1961 Adjusts Astronaut Cancelled Delayed Grissom Microphones Prior Technician Virgil Aeronautics
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step into the past with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases a historic moment in space exploration history, as a technician meticulously adjusts the microphones for astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom before his delayed launch in 1961. Add an air of intrigue and nostalgia to any room in your home or office with this stunning Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is expertly framed, ensuring a polished and professional appearance that will impress any onlooker. Transport yourself back in time with this unique and captivating piece.
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.1cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, a dedicated technician meticulously adjusts the microphones of astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom in the bustling preparations leading up to his delayed launch on July 19, 1961. The date would go down in history as a significant one for the American space program, as Grissom was slated to become the second American to orbit Earth, following the groundbreaking mission of Alan Shepard just over a month prior. However, the indefatigable spirit of the space age was not without its challenges. As Grissom, clad in his iconic white pressure suit, gazes intently at the technician with a focused expression, the ominous clouds looming in the background serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable forces of nature. The impending bad weather had forced a cancellation of the scheduled launch, leaving Grissom and his team in a state of tense anticipation. The intricate dance of technology and human ingenuity is on full display in this image, as the technician fine-tunes the microphones, ensuring that Grissom's voice would be clearly transmitted to the ground crew and the millions of people around the world eagerly awaiting his historic journey. The scene is a poignant reminder of the relentless pursuit of progress and the unwavering determination of the brave men and women who dared to reach for the stars. This photograph, a captivating portrait from the annals of aeronautical history, offers a rare glimpse into the human side of space exploration, revealing the intricacies of the preparations that went into making history.
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