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United States Army Air Corps - Curtiss Y1O-26 Falcon 29-322
United States Army Air Corps - Curtiss Y1O-26 Falcon 29-322. Built as a Curtiss O-1E Falcon then converted to XO-26, powered by a geared Curtiss GIV-1570A Conqueror engine, then Y1O-26, again to O-26 production standard and finally scrapped in August 1934. Date: circa 1932
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1932 Conqueror Converted Corps Curtiss Falcon Finally Geared Powered Scrapped Standard
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This particular print showcases the United States Army Air Corps' Curtiss Y1O-26 Falcon 29-322, an iconic aircraft with an intriguing history. Originally built as an O-1E Falcon, this aircraft was later converted to an XO-26 and then a Y1O-26. Powered by a geared Curtiss GIV-1570A Conqueror engine, it served valiantly in the United States military. Our high-quality poster prints, featuring the captivating image of this Falcon by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, make for a great conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any space.
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 35.4cm (23.4" x 13.9")
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 United States Army Air Corps' Curtiss Y1O-26 Falcon 29-322, a versatile aircraft that underwent several transformations during its service life. Initially built as a Curtiss O-1E Falcon, it was later converted into an XO-26 prototype, powered by a geared Curtiss GIV-1570A Conqueror engine. Subsequently, it was reverted back to the O-26 production standard. Despite its distinguished military career, the Y1O-26 Falcon 29-322 was eventually scrapped in August 1934. The image, taken circa 1932, captures the aircraft in its prime, showcasing its sleek design and the intricate details of its engine. The Curtiss Y1O-26 Falcon was a testament to the ingenuity and adaptability of aircraft engineering during the early years of military aviation. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of military aircraft technology.
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