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Poster Print : Westland Wagtail single seat fighter
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Westland Wagtail single seat fighter
Westland Wagtail single seat fighter first flown in April 1918. Only three were completed. Seen here is serial no. C 4293. Date: circa 1918
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Media ID 14224113
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Biplane Biplanes Flown Seat Serial Wagtail Westland
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the history of aviation with our stunning Westland Wagtail single seat fighter poster print. This rare and captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases serial no. C 4293 of the Westland Wagtail, the first flight of which took place in April 1918. With only three of these aircraft ever built, this poster is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs. Bring the past to life in your home or office with this authentic and intriguing piece from Media Storehouse's range of poster prints.
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 32.8cm (23.4" x 12.9")
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 depicts the Westland Wagtail, a single-seat fighter aircraft that first took to the skies in April 1918 during the final stages of World War I. Serial number C 4293, seen here, is one of only three Wagtail prototypes ever built. The Wagtail was a biplane design, with two wings arranged in a tractor configuration, meaning the propeller was located in front of the wings. Its sleek lines and distinctive shape make it a striking addition to the annals of aviation history. The Westland Wagtail was developed in response to a British requirement for a new fighter aircraft to replace the aging Sopwith Camel and S.E.5. The Wagtail's innovative design featured a number of advanced features for the time, including a synchronized machine gun and a more powerful engine. However, due to the end of the war, the Wagtail never saw combat service. Despite its brief history, the Westland Wagtail remains an important chapter in the history of military aviation. Its innovative design and advanced features paved the way for future fighter aircraft, and its sleek lines continue to captivate aviation enthusiasts to this day. This photograph, taken circa 1918, offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the skies were filled with the sound of roaring engines and the sight of brave pilots pushing the limits of what was possible.
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