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RAF Round-The-World Flight
A Vickers type 78 Vulture Mk 1 flying boat gets a push while taxiing before take-off at Cairo during the Royal Air Forces unsuccessful around the world attempt, 1924. The crew of the aircraft are Squadron-Leader Archibald Stuart MacLaren RAF, Flying-Officer W.N. Plenderleith RAF and Sergeant W.H. Andrews RAF. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
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General Photographic Agency
Media ID 12559507
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1920 1929 Air Vehicle Airfield Biplane Business Finance And Industry Cairo Couple Relationship Desert Economy Effort Egypt Failure Finance And Economy Flying Middle East Pushing Taking Off Type World Royal Air Force Taxiing Vickers
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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.
Unyielding Determination - RAF's Ill-Fated Round-The-World Flight
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a historic moment in aviation history - the Royal Air Force's valiant yet unsuccessful attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1924. In this snapshot, we witness a Vickers type 78 Vulture Mk 1 flying boat being pushed while taxiing before take-off at Cairo, Egypt. The crew members of this ill-fated aircraft are Squadron-Leader Archibald Stuart MacLaren RAF, Flying-Officer W. N. Plenderleith RAF, and Sergeant W. H. Andrews RAF. Their faces radiate determination as they prepare for their daring journey across continents and oceans. Set against the backdrop of the vast desert landscape, this image evokes both awe and admiration for these early pioneers of flight. The biplane stands as a symbol of human ingenuity and ambition, poised to conquer new frontiers amidst adversity. Although their efforts were ultimately met with failure, this photograph immortalizes their unwavering spirit and unbreakable bond as they embarked on an extraordinary adventure that pushed the boundaries of what was deemed possible at that time. Preserved through archival photography by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images, this remarkable piece serves as a reminder that even in defeat lies great triumph - for it is through such endeavors that progress is forged and dreams take flight.
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