The Airphibian Roadable Aircraft Print
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Framed Print of Airphibian, Roadable Aircraft, 1947
Successfully tested in 1947, the Airphibian was the first roadable aircraft to be certified by the Civil Aeronautics Administration. A roadable aircraft is a hybrid vehicle that combines the flying capability of an aircraft with the option of being driven as an automobile on the ground. In flight, it looked like a small airplane. For road use, its entire aft section, including the tail and wings, was detached and rested on its own small wheels. The propeller was also removed. The Airphibian was quite airworthy, and on a dare from Life magazine, inventor Robert Fulton once used it to travel from his home in Connecticut to Manhattan to attend a Broadway show. The pioneering vehicle could also fly up to 400 miles on 30 gallons of gas. Fulton blamed government regulations for making it unmarketable. Charles Lindbergh flew it 1950 and, although it was not a commercial success (financial costs of air worthiness certification forced him to relinquish control of the company, which never developed it further), it is now in the Smithsonian. Robert Edison Fulton, Jr. (April 15, 1909 - May 7, 2004) was an American inventor and adventurer. He is known for having traveled around the world on a motorcycle and for several aviation-related inventions, among his 70 patents. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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a piece of aviation history. Our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection showcase the innovative "Airphibian, Roadable Aircraft, 1947" by New York Public Library's ScienceSource. This remarkable image captures the first roadable aircraft to be certified by the Civil Aeronautics Administration in 1947, marking a groundbreaking achievement in aviation technology. Bring a touch of nostalgia and inspiration to your home or office with this framed print.
A glimpse into aviation history. The Airphibian, a pioneering roadable aircraft from 1947, is captured in this print. Its detachable tail and wings allow it to seamlessly transition between flight and driving modes.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.1cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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