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Poster Print : The Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia about to take off from Southampton
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The Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia about to take off from Southampton
The Imperial Airways flying boat " Caledonia " about to take off from Southampton on her first experimental trans Atlantic flight
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Media ID 11685365
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse poster print featuring the iconic Imperial Airways flying boat "Caledonia." Captured in this historic moment, the Caledonia is preparing for takeoff from Southampton harbor, marking its first experimental transatlantic flight. This captivating image from TopFoto transports you to the golden age of aviation. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire and evoke a sense of adventure and nostalgia.
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 Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia, a majestic symbol of the golden age of aviation, poised for its historic transatlantic journey from Southampton. This monochrome print captures the anticipation and excitement surrounding this first experimental flight in the 1930s. The image, published in the International Herald Tribune, transports us back to an era between the wars when air travel was still a daring adventure. The black and white composition highlights every detail of this remarkable seaplane as it prepares to defy gravity and conquer vast oceans. With its sleek design and powerful engines, the Caledonia represents both technological innovation and human ambition. This photograph is not just about machinery; it tells a story of human progress and our insatiable desire to explore new frontiers. It reminds us that commercial aviation was once a privilege reserved for only a few brave passengers who dared to embark on these pioneering journeys. As we gaze at this timeless image captured by Planet News photographers, we are reminded of how far we have come since those early days of civil aviation. Today's modern airliners owe their existence to trailblazers like Caledonia, whose courageous flights paved the way for global connectivity. Let this photograph serve as an inspiration to embrace our own spirit of adventure and curiosity as we continue pushing boundaries in air travel.
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