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Reggiane Re2005 Sagittario -first flown in May 1942
Reggiane Re2005 Sagittario -first flown in May 1942, only 51 examples of this potent fighter had been built when Italy withdrew from the war in September 1943
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Media ID 14223395
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1942 1943 Examples Flown Potent
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 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Elusive Sagittario: The Short-Lived Flight of the Reggiane Re2005 Fighter in World War II" 2.. The Reggiane Re2005 Sagittario, a potent Italian fighter aircraft, made its first flight in May 1942. This sleek and agile machine was designed to give the Italian Air Force a much-needed edge in the skies during the Second World War. With its powerful engine and advanced features, the Sagittario was expected to be a formidable opponent for Allied forces. However, the production of this impressive fighter was short-lived. Only 51 examples of the Re2005 Sagittario were built before Italy's unconditional surrender in September 1943. This unfortunate turn of events meant that the Sagittario's true potential in combat remained largely untapped. The Re2005 Sagittario was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Reggiane Aeronautica company during a time when resources were scarce and the odds were against them. Its distinctive design, with its distinctive inverted gull-wing configuration, made it a standout among the Italian aircraft of the era. Despite its brief existence, the Re2005 Sagittario holds a significant place in aviation history. Its story serves as a reminder of the innovation and resilience that characterized the Italian aerospace industry during the Second World War. This photograph captures the essence of this elusive fighter, a symbol of Italy's unrealized potential in the skies during a time of global conflict.
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