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Flying Boat EAW002991
Short S.26 seaplane Golden Hind (G-AFCI) at anchor in Poole Harbour, Dorset. The first of three S.26 G-Class flying-boats built by Short Brothers at Rochester and first flown on the 21st July 1939. After military service she was returned to BOAC in 1941
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Media ID 13316160
© Historic England Archive
Aircraft Ferry Maritime Seaplane
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich aviation history with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print of the Short S.26 seaplane "Golden Hind" (G-AFCI). Captured by the Historic England Archive, this image showcases the first of three G-Class flying-boats built by Short Brothers at Rochester, which made its first flight on the 21st of July 1939. Anchored in Poole Harbour, Dorset, the Short S.26 "Golden Hind" is a captivating reminder of aviation's past glory. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the spirit of aviation innovation. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.8cm x 42cm (18" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the majestic Flying Boat EAW002991, also known as the Short S. 26 seaplane Golden Hind (G-AFCI), peacefully anchored in Poole Harbour, Dorset. A true marvel of engineering and a testament to human ingenuity, this remarkable aircraft was the first of three S. 26 G-Class flying-boats constructed by Short Brothers at their renowned Rochester facility. Taking flight for the very first time on July 21st, 1939, this seaplane soared through the skies with grace and power. However, its journey didn't end there; it dutifully served in military operations before being returned to BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) in 1941. The serene setting of Poole Harbour provides a picturesque backdrop for this historic moment frozen in time. The tranquil waters reflect the sheer beauty and elegance of this magnificent seaplane as it rests confidently at anchor. As we admire this extraordinary photograph from Historic England Archive, let us appreciate not only the technological achievements showcased here but also acknowledge those who designed and operated these incredible machines. This image serves as a reminder of our rich maritime history and highlights how aviation has played an integral role within it. Without mentioning commercial use explicitly, we can still recognize that this flying boat represents an era when air travel was synonymous with adventure and exploration—when pilots dared to conquer both land and sea while pushing boundaries beyond imagination.
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