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Poster Print : United States Navy Boeing F4B-1 fighters A8145, A8137 + one
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United States Navy Boeing F4B-1 fighters A8145, A8137 + one
United States Navy Boeing F4B-1 fighters A8145 - 7 (msn 1125), A8137 - 4 (msn 1117) and one unidentified, seen as modified later in service with engine cowls and F4B-4 fins, in use as advanced trainers. Date: 1933
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Media ID 20028550
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1125 Advanced Boeing Fighters Fins Modified Trainers Unidentified 1117 Cowls
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of the United States Navy's historical aviation with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Boeing F4B-1 fighters A8145 (msn 1125) and A8137 (msn 1117) in action. This captivating image from Mary Evans Picture Library brings you a unique glimpse into the past, with the unmistakable silhouette of these naval fighter planes, accompanied by one unidentified counterpart, modified later in service with engine cowls and F4B-4 fins. Add an exhilarating touch to your home or office décor and relive the rich history of the United States Navy's aviation legacy.
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 36cm (23.4" x 14.2")
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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In this historic photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we see three United States Navy Boeing F4B-1 fighters, identified as A8145 (msn 1125), A8137 (msn 1117), and one unidentified aircraft, lined up on a tarmac. These fighters were part of the United States Navy's fleet during the early 1930s and were used primarily as advanced trainers for naval aviators. The Boeing F4B-1 was a biplane fighter aircraft that entered service with the United States Navy in 1932. It was an advanced design for its time, featuring a retractable landing gear, enclosed cockpit, and a powerful Wright R-1820 engine. The F4B-1 was also the first Navy fighter to be equipped with a radial engine, making it a significant improvement over the earlier F3D biplanes. In this photograph, we can see that the F4B-1 fighters have been modified with engine cowlings and F4B-4 fins. These modifications were likely made to improve performance and aerodynamics. The unidentified aircraft in the background also appears to have similar modifications, suggesting that it may also be a Navy F4B-1. The use of these advanced trainers was crucial in preparing naval aviators for combat missions. The Boeing F4B-1 provided pilots with valuable experience in handling a modern fighter aircraft and helped them develop the skills needed to fly more advanced planes in the years to come. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of naval aviation and the advanced trainers that played a crucial role in shaping the future of military aviation.
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