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Night Air Mail aircraft at Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey
Night Air Mail aircraft at Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey Date: 1922
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Aerodrome Algernon Croydon Drawn Mail Surrey 1922
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print of Night Air Mail aircraft at Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey. This vintage masterpiece, taken in 1922 by renowned photographer Terry Parker, showcases the thrilling era of early aviation. The Night Air Mail aircraft, silhouetted against the inky night sky, adds an extra layer of mystery and allure. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let the intrigue of the past ignite your imagination.
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 Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Night Air Mail Flight at Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey (1922) by Terry Parker, captures the thrilling and pioneering spirit of nighttime aviation during the Roaring Twenties. In this evocative photograph, an Algernon aircraft, its wings spread wide, stands ready for takeoff against the backdrop of the inky night sky. The plane, a symbol of modernity and progress, is illuminated by the dim glow of nearby lamps, casting long, dramatic shadows on the tarmac. The boys in the foreground, bundled up against the chill, watch with wide-eyed wonder as the paper-thin envelope containing the precious mail is carefully loaded into the plane's cargo hold. The night air crackles with anticipation as the pilot climbs into the cockpit, preparing to embark on a daring journey through the darkness. The scene at Croydon Aerodrome in Surrey, England, is a hive of activity, with ground crew scurrying about, making final preparations for the flight. The roar of the engine grows louder as the propellers spin faster, and the plane taxis down the runway, leaving a trail of light in its wake. This photograph, taken in 1922, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world seemed a little bit smaller and the possibilities seemed endless. The Night Air Mail service, a testament to human ingenuity and determination, connected people across great distances, bringing them closer together in the process.
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