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The Birdmen of Bognor marked the ninth anniversary of that momentous day when Bognor pier
The Birdmen of Bognor marked the ninth anniversary of that momentous day when Bognor pier first hosted its now-famous birdman event. Witches, imitation airplanes, hang glider men, fools and flights in fancy dress paraded before holiday makers at the West Sussex report before leaping off the and of the pier. The idea in to fly as far as possible and first prize of £ 250 went to Mike Collia, 51, who flew 22 metres on his hang glider. The contest, watched by 10, 000 people lining the sea front was organised by the local Lions club to raise money for charity.
August 1980
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21369027
© Mirrorpix
Flight Holidaymakers Seaside Hang Glider
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive the nostalgic charm of Bognor Regis with our exclusive Media Storehouse poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image, titled "The Birdmen of Bognor," commemorates a significant milestone in the town's history. Witness the excitement of the ninth anniversary of the famous birdman event held at Bognor pier. A perfect addition to your home or office, this high-quality poster print is a must-have for those who cherish the memories of seaside traditions and community spirit.
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 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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The Birdmen of Bognor marked the ninth anniversary of that momentous day when Bognor pier first hosted its now-famous birdman event. Witches, imitation airplanes, hang glider men, fools and flights in fancy dress paraded before holiday makers at the West Sussex report before leaping off the end of the pier. The idea was to fly as far as possible and first prize of £250 went to Mike Collia, 51, who flew 22 meters on his hang glider. The contest, watched by 10,000 people lining the seafront was organized by the local Lions club to raise money for charity. This print from August 1980 captures an era where aircraft enthusiasts and adventure seekers gathered at seaside towns like Bognor to witness extraordinary feats of flight. In this snapshot frozen in time from Memory Lane Prints collection by Mirrorpix, we see a glimpse into a world where aviation meets entertainment. The brave participants took their chances with gravity while donning whimsical costumes that added an element of fun and excitement to this unique event. This image showcases not only the daring spirit but also highlights how communities came together for a good cause during those vibrant years. It serves as a reminder that even in simpler times, human ingenuity knew no bounds when it came to pushing boundaries and achieving new heights – quite literally! Join us on this nostalgic journey back to the 1980s; relive moments filled with laughter, astonishment, and awe-inspiring
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