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Flying boat berth, Southampton EAW023211
BOAC FLYING BOAT SERVICES, Southampton Water. Flying boat services had been operating from Southampton since 1919. After the Second World War, BOAC started a new service from a terminal in the Old Docks in April 1948, with destinations including Australia, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Karachi and Tokyo. By November 1950 they had withdrawn the service as uneconomic. A new airline, Aquila, continued flying boat services from Southampton until 1958. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
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Media ID 1472567
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31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 56.6cm x 59.9cm (22.3" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the bustling activity at the Flying Boat Berth in Southampton. Steeped in history, this location has been a hub for flying boat services since 1919. The image showcases the iconic BOAC Flying Boat Services that operated from here after World War II. In April 1948, BOAC launched their new service from a terminal located in the Old Docks of Southampton. This marked an exciting chapter as destinations such as Australia, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Karachi, and Tokyo became easily accessible to travelers. The sight of these majestic flying boats taking off and landing on Southampton Water must have been awe-inspiring. However, despite its initial success, economic challenges led to the withdrawal of BOAC's service by November 1950. Yet hope was not lost for those seeking adventure through air travel. Aquila Airlines stepped in to continue operating flying boat services from Southampton until 1958. The photograph offers a glimpse into an era when aviation was still evolving and capturing people's imaginations. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come since then while also honoring the pioneering spirit that once filled these skies. Thanks to Historic England's Aerofilms Collection, we can appreciate this aerial perspective that showcases both land and sea coming together harmoniously with aircraft soaring above it all.
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