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Poster Print : Scheibe SF-27M G-BCBN
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Scheibe SF-27M G-BCBN
Scheibe SF-27M G-BCBN, single-seat medium-performance motor-sailplane with retractable engine, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980
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Media ID 21131405
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1980 Airfield Bosworth Competition Gliding Husbands Retractable Scheibe Single Seat
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of stunning poster prints, featuring the captivating image of the Scheibe SF-27M G-BCBN. This single-seat motor-sailplane, with its retractable engine, graced the skies during a UK National Gliding Competition at Husbands Bosworth airfield in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Captured by the skilled lens of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster brings the thrill and grace of motor-gliding right into your home or office. Order now and let the beauty of aviation history inspire you every day.
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 39.8cm (23.4" x 15.7")
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
In this photograph, the Scheibe SF-27M G-BCBN motor-sailplane takes center stage at Husbands Bosworth Airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition in the late 1970s or early 1980s. The single-seat, medium-performance aircraft is a marvel of aeronautical engineering, featuring a retractable engine that allows the plane to glide silently and efficiently through the air when not in use. The SF-27M, manufactured by the German company Scheibe-Flugzeugbau, was a popular choice among glider pilots due to its versatility and impressive performance. With its sleek design and distinctive wings, the plane is a sight to behold as it taxis along the grassy runway, ready for takeoff. The National Gliding Competition at Husbands Bosworth Airfield was a prestigious event that attracted pilots from across the country. The competition tested the skills and abilities of the pilots as they navigated the skies, searching for thermals and drafts to gain altitude and cover as much distance as possible. The SF-27M, with its powerful engine and ability to sail effortlessly through the air, was an ideal choice for such a competition. Its retractable engine allowed the pilot to conserve fuel and energy during long glides, while the motor could be engaged for added power during takeoff and landing or when conditions were less favorable for gliding. This photograph captures the essence of the excitement and adventure of competitive gliding, with the SF-27M G-BCBN standing out as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of aviation technology. The plane's elegant design and powerful performance continue to inspire awe and admiration among aviation enthusiasts and pilots alike.
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