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Flying Failure
19th September 1911: An armoured plane with cantilever wings and a Leon Levavasseur designed Antoinette engine which proved too heavy to fly more than a few yards. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12022830
1910 1919 Air Vehicle Airfield Airplane Airplane Hangar Armored Vehicle Engine Flying Garden Gins H Air Aero 1909 1914 Innovation Military Airplane Propeller Science And Technology Transport Inventions Two People Wing Antoinette Cantilever Proved
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the allure of history with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of 'Flying Failure' by Topical Press Agency. This captivating image from 19th September 1911 showcases an early attempt at aviation innovation, featuring an armored plane with cantilever wings and a Leon Levavasseur designed Antoinette engine. Despite its advanced design, the plane proved to be too heavy for flight, only managing to take a few yards off the ground before crashing. Our high-quality Metal Print brings the past to life, adding a unique and intriguing conversation piece to any room. Order yours today and embrace the spirit of innovation and determination that shaped our aviation history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Flying Failure: A Glimpse into the Struggles of Early Aviation". This print captures a significant moment in aviation history. Dated 19th September 1911, it showcases an armoured plane with cantilever wings and a Leon Levavasseur designed Antoinette engine. However, despite its impressive design, this aircraft proved to be too heavy to fly more than a few yards. The image portrays two individuals standing beside the aircraft in what appears to be a garden setting. Their presence highlights the excitement and anticipation surrounding early aviation advancements during this time period. With its propeller spinning and wings outstretched, one can almost imagine the determination of those involved in pushing the boundaries of flight. This photograph serves as a testament to their relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. Although this particular aircraft failed to achieve sustained flight, it symbolizes an era marked by groundbreaking inventions and daring experiments. It reminds us that success often emerges from failures, serving as inspiration for future generations of aviators. Preserved through archival techniques, this historical snapshot offers us insight into both the triumphs and challenges faced by pioneers in science and technology. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, we are reminded of how far we have come since those early days when dreams took flight amidst uncertainty.
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