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Percival P-6 Mew Gull E2H
Alex Henshaw with His Record-Breaking Percival Mew Gull at Gravesend, Kent, UK - He Was the Winner of the 1938 King's Cup Air Race at an Average Speed of 236.25 M.P.H. over a Triangular Course of 1012.14 Miles - the Fastest Ever Recorded by a British Aircraft. in February 1939 Henshaw Also Flew a Mew Gull from England to South Africa and Back in Just 4 Days, 10 Hours and 15 Minutes, Smashing the Previous Record. Date: 1938
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1938 Air Racer G Aexf Gravesend Gull Hangars Light Aircraft Low Wing Monoplane Percival Racer Single Engine Tail Dragger
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 18.8cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the moment of triumph for aviation pioneer, Alex Henshaw, as he stands proudly next to his record-breaking Percival Mew Gull, E2H, at Gravesend in Kent, UK. The year was 1938, and Henshaw had just shattered the record books by winning the prestigious King's Cup Air Race with an average speed of 236.25 M.P.H. over a grueling triangular course of 1012.14 miles. This remarkable achievement marked the fastest speed ever recorded by a British aircraft, cementing Henshaw's place in aviation history. But Henshaw's exploits didn't end there. In February 1939, he embarked on an even more daring adventure, flying the Mew Gull from England to South Africa and back in an astounding 4 days, 10 hours, and 15 minutes. This incredible feat smashed the previous record and showcased the extraordinary capabilities of the Percival Mew Gull, a monoplane with a tail dragger configuration and a single, powerful engine. The image captures the sleek lines and low-wing design of the Mew Gull, which was a popular choice among civil aviators during the 1930s. The photograph was taken amidst the backdrop of Gravesend's hangars, where the hum of aircraft engines and the anticipation of new records filled the air. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of innovation and adventure that defined the early days of aviation. It stands as a reminder of the remarkable achievements of pilots like Alex Henshaw, who pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible and left an indelible mark on the annals of aviation history.
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