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Photographic Print : SZD Jantar 2 Standard 94
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SZD Jantar 2 Standard 94
SZD Jantar 2 Standard 94, just about to launch from the grid at a UK gliding competition. Date: circa 1982
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Media ID 21133355
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans A The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1982 Competition Gliding Grid Jantar Standard
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the thrill of flight with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring the captivating image of "SZD Jantar 2 Standard 94" in action. This stunning photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a UK gliding competition in the 1980s. Witness the moment of anticipation as the glider, with its sleek and agile design, prepares for takeoff from the launch grid. Our high-quality prints bring the excitement of aviation history into your home or office, making for a unique and inspiring addition to any space.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 14.7cm (12" x 5.8")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 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.
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This photograph captures the moment of excitement and anticipation as the SZD Jantar 2 Standard 94 glider prepares for takeoff at a UK gliding competition in the early 1980s. The SZD Jantar 2 Standard 94, a Polish single-seat, high-performance sailplane, is poised on the launch grid, its wings taut and gleaming in the sunlight. The glider's sleek design and vibrant colors contrast sharply against the lush green grass and blue sky, creating a stunning visual tableau. Gliding competitions bring together pilots from around the world to test their skills and push the limits of their aircraft. In this image, the pilot, focused and determined, adjusts the control lines one last time before the tow rope connects to the tow plane. The tow plane begins to move forward, pulling the glider along the ground, building up speed. The moment of release is imminent, and the pilot braces for the rush of wind and lift as the glider leaves the ground and soars into the sky. The SZD Jantar 2 Standard 94 was a popular choice among competitive glider pilots due to its excellent glide ratio and agility. Its innovative design and advanced technology made it a formidable competitor in the world of aerobatics and distance flying. This photograph is a testament to the thrill and excitement of gliding, as well as the dedication and skill of the pilots who compete in this unique and challenging sport.
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