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Flying circus EPW041022
Flying circus, April 1933. Aviation events like this one were popular entertainments between the wars, including aerobatics, barnstorming and wing-walking (as seen here). In 1933 the UK Civil Aviation Authority banned wing-walking without a rigid harness, so this photograph must have been taken shortly before the ban. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
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Media ID 1477293
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 print titled "Flying circus" takes us back to the thrilling era of aviation events in April 1933. Between the wars, these spectacles were immensely popular as they combined daring aerobatics, barnstorming, and even the death-defying act of wing-walking. The image captures a heart-stopping moment as a courageous individual fearlessly walks on the wings of an airborne plane. However, what makes this photograph particularly significant is its timing. Just before this exhilarating form of entertainment was banned by the UK Civil Aviation Authority in 1933, our lens immortalized this breathtaking scene. It serves as a testament to the audacity and adventurous spirit that defined those times. The Aerofilms Collection has preserved this remarkable piece of history for us to marvel at today. As we gaze upon it, we are transported back to an age where aviation was still in its infancy but already pushing boundaries with awe-inspiring stunts like wing-walking. Let us appreciate not only the skill and courage displayed by those involved but also how far we have come since then in terms of safety regulations within aviation. This print stands as a reminder of both our past fascination with daredevil acts and our commitment to ensuring safer skies for all who take flight.
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