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Poster Print : Hawker Osprey I of 803 Sqn Fa
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Hawker Osprey I of 803 Sqn Fa
Hawker Osprey I (K2780 287) of 803 Squadron on HMS Eagle, April 1933
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 4215613
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
Fleet Air Arm Interwar Royal Air Force Royal Navy Ships
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image of "Hawker Osprey I of 803 Sqn Fa" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This captivating poster brings to life the history and grandeur of the British military aviation with an extraordinary depiction of Hawker Osprey I (K2780 287) of 803 Squadron, captured in flight on HMS Eagle in April 1933. Each print boasts stunning detail and vivid colors, transporting you back in time to the golden age of aviation. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of historic aircraft, this poster print is a must-have addition to your home or office décor. Embrace the past, present, and future of flight with Media Storehouse's exquisite collection.
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 54.8cm x 42cm (21.6" x 16.5")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of innovation and determination that defined the early days of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) of the Royal Navy. The image depicts Hawker Osprey I, military registration K2780 and serial number 287, of 803 Squadron, as it sits proudly on the flight deck of HMS Eagle, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, in April 1933. The Hawker Osprey I was a groundbreaking biplane design, featuring a retractable undercarriage and a powerful Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine. It was the first monoplane to be operated from a British aircraft carrier and represented a significant step forward in the development of naval aviation. The photograph captures the Osprey in its element, with the vast expanse of the sea and sky in the background, and the carrier's crew members in the foreground, working diligently to prepare the aircraft for takeoff. The image is a testament to the skill and expertise of the pilots, engineers, and ground crew who made the operation of carrier-borne aircraft possible in the interwar period. The RAF Museum's collection is a national treasure trove of aviation history, and this photograph by Charles E Brown is a prime example of the unique and important stories it holds. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the RAF and FAA were pushing the boundaries of what was possible in the skies and on the seas, and when the future of military aviation was being shaped before our very eyes.
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