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Royal Aircraft Factory RE. 8 prototype 7996
Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8 prototype 7996; first flown on 17 June 1916, piloted by Frank Gooden and closely followed by the second prototype 7997 on 5 July 1916. Date: 1916
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Media ID 21131011
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
Closely Flown Frank Piloted Prototype
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8 prototype 7996. This historic image, captured in 1916 by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the first flight of this pioneering aircraft. Piloted by Frank Gooden, the RE.8 prototype marked a significant advancement in aviation technology, with its twin-engine design and improved performance. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to showcase your passion for aviation history.
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 59.4cm x 38cm (23.4" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8 prototype 7996, a groundbreaking aviation innovation from 1916. The RE.8 was designed and built by the Royal Aircraft Factory, a pioneering establishment of the United Kingdom's military aviation sector. The prototype, piloted by the skilled aviator Frank Gooden, took to the skies for the first time on June 17, 1916. The RE.8 was a significant development in the realm of military aviation, featuring a biplane configuration and a powerful Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engine. Its distinctive appearance, with a large open cockpit and twin-boom tail, set it apart from other aircraft of the era. Just a short time after the maiden flight of prototype 7996, on July 5, 1916, its sister prototype 7997 made its debut, closely following in the footsteps of its predecessor. The RE.8 was intended for use as a reconnaissance and artillery observation aircraft, providing valuable intelligence to ground forces during the First World War. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of the early days of military aviation and the spirit of innovation that drove the development of the Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8 prototype 7996. With its rich history and enduring significance, this image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the pioneers who shaped the skies above.
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