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The De Havilland D. H. 88 Comet with two D. H. Gipsy Six engines was conceived as a racing
The De Havilland D.H.88 Comet with two D. H. Gipsy Six engines was conceived as a racing aircraft.
In 1933 the Victorian Centenary air race from England to Melbourne, Australia was announced the idea for the Comet was born and three were built and entered.
The eventual winner of the speed prize was G-ACSS Grosvenor House, flown by C W A Scott and Tom Campbell Black, in 70 hours 54 minutes.
Pictured is G-ACSS at the Wroughton Air Show in August 1993
Alisdair Macdonald
Daily Mirror
England
WA*1871839
Media ID 21519377
© Mirrorpix
Aeroplane Flight In Flight Plane
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse poster print, featuring the iconic De Havilland D.H.88 Comet. This historic racing aircraft, designed by Alisdair Macdonald and powered by two D. H. Gipsy Six engines, graced the skies during the Victorian Centenary air race from England to Melbourne in 1933. Bring the excitement of aviation history into your home or office with this beautifully detailed and vibrant print from Memory Lane Prints. Order now and relive the thrill of the past.
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 37.5cm (23.4" x 14.8")
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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This print captures the iconic De Havilland D. H. 88 Comet, a remarkable racing aircraft that left an indelible mark in aviation history. Conceived with two powerful D. H. Gipsy Six engines, this sleek beauty was specifically designed for speed and agility. The year 1933 marked a significant milestone in the Comet's legacy when the Victorian Centenary air race from England to Melbourne, Australia was announced. This prestigious event provided the perfect opportunity for the Comet to showcase its exceptional capabilities on an international stage. Three of these magnificent planes were built and entered into the race. Amongst fierce competition, it was G-ACSS Grosvenor House that emerged victorious, claiming the coveted speed prize after completing the grueling journey in an impressive 70 hours and 54 minutes. Piloted by C W A Scott and Tom Campbell Black, this triumph solidified their place in aviation folklore. In this particular image captured at the Wroughton Air Show in August 1993, we witness G-ACSS soaring through the skies once again, reminding us of its enduring allure even decades later. The photograph showcases not only its elegant design but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries within flight technology. Alisdair Macdonald's lens has beautifully preserved this momentous piece of military aviation history - a true tribute to both man's engineering prowess and our eternal fascination with flight.
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