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Completed R100
HM Airship R100 nears completion at the Royal Naval Air Service Air Station near Howden in Yorkshire, November 1929. An extendable fire ladder is used to put the finishing touches to the linen fabric of the giant craft, covering it with a layer of aluminium aircraft dope. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Fox Photos
Media ID 11435484
© 2009 Getty Images
1920 1929 Airplane Hangar Blimp Finishing Huty Ladder One Man Only Yorkshire R100
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
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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Completed R100 - A Glimpse into the Final Stages of Airship Construction
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. In this photograph, taken in November 1929 at the Royal Naval Air Service Air Station near Howden in Yorkshire, we witness the remarkable sight of the HM Airship R100 nearing completion. The image showcases a pivotal moment as an intrepid worker utilizes an extendable fire ladder to meticulously apply a layer of aluminium aircraft dope onto the linen fabric that envelops this colossal air vessel. The sheer scale and grandeur of the R100 is awe-inspiring, dominating the expansive hangar where it stands proudly. Against a backdrop of industrial machinery and tools, this lone figure epitomizes dedication and craftsmanship as he puts on those finishing touches with utmost precision. This archival photograph by Fox Photos captures not only a significant milestone in aviation history but also offers us a glimpse into an era when airships were seen as symbols of progress and innovation. The R100 represents human ingenuity pushing boundaries to conquer the skies. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an age where dreams took flight amidst technological advancements. It serves as a reminder that behind every extraordinary achievement lies countless hours of hard work by individuals like our anonymous hero here - their unwavering commitment paving the way for mankind's relentless pursuit of new frontiers in transportation.
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