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The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at Hanworth
The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors aircraft arrived at Hanworth Aerodrome prior to take off in the early hours of the morning. Date: 4 July 1930
1930
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Media ID 20026834
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aerodrome Arrivals Awaiting Competition Departure Hangar Kings Start
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning poster print from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection, exclusively available at Media Storehouse. This captivating image captures the excitement of the 1930 Kings Cup Air Race, as competitors and their aircraft gather at Hanworth Aerodrome in the early hours of the morning, ready for takeoff. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this authentic and intriguing piece of aviation history. Order now from Media Storehouse and bring the thrill of the Kings Cup Air Race into your home or office."
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 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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The Kings Cup Air Race: A Glimpse into the Exciting World of 1930s Aviation This evocative photograph captures the spirit of adventure and competition that defined the early days of aviation, as the competitors and their aircraft arrive at Hanworth Aerodrome for the prestigious Kings Cup Air Race on the morning of July 4, 1930. In the pre-dawn hours, the roar of powerful engines could be heard in the distance as the eager pilots and their crews prepared their machines for the upcoming race. The anticipation was palpable in the air, as the crews busied themselves with last-minute checks and adjustments, while the aircraft were positioned in neat rows in the hangar. The Kings Cup Air Race was one of the most prestigious and challenging aviation events of the era, attracting the best pilots and their state-of-the-art aircraft from around the world. The race, which covered a distance of over 500 miles, demanded not only speed and agility but also endurance and skill, as the competitors faced a grueling test of their mettle against the backdrop of the British countryside. As the first light of dawn began to break over the aerodrome, the birds took to the sky, joining the growing fleet of aircraft that awaited the start of the race. The pilots, their faces etched with determination and focus, stood ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, knowing that only the strongest and bravest would emerge victorious. This photograph offers a unique birds-eye view of the scene, transporting us back to a bygone era of daring exploits and groundbreaking achievements in the world of aviation. It is a testament to the ingenuity, courage, and determination of the pioneering pilots and their crews, who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in the skies above.
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