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The Paramount Chief of the Ashanti leaves Airspeed Ambas?
The Paramount Chief of the Ashanti leaves Airspeed Ambassador, G-AMAB, Sir Francis Bacon, of BEA at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Hatfield on 14 June
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1953 Airspeed Ambassador Ashanti Bacon Chief Francis Hatfield Paramount Aeronautics
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 18.2cm (9.6" x 7.2")
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
In this photograph, the Paramount Chief of the Ashanti, a traditional ruler from present-day Ghana, is seen bidding farewell to Sir Francis Bacon, the pilot of the Airspeed Ambassador, G-AMAB, at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party held at Hatfield on 14 June. The event brought together aviation enthusiasts, industry professionals, and dignitaries to celebrate the latest advancements in the realm of flight. The Paramount Chief, dressed in his regal attire, is shown extending a warm handshake to Sir Francis Bacon, who stands proudly next to the sleek and elegant Airspeed Ambassador. The Airspeed Ambassador, a British-built twin-engine transport aircraft, was a popular choice for both civilian and military applications during the 1950s. Its versatility and reliability made it a favorite among various organizations, including the British European Airways (BEA), of which Sir Francis Bacon was a part. The photograph captures a moment of mutual respect and admiration between the traditional leader and the modern aviator. The Paramount Chief's interest in aviation and his interaction with Sir Francis Bacon at the Garden Party underscores the global reach and appeal of the burgeoning aviation industry during this period. This image serves as a testament to the fusion of tradition and innovation, as well as the growing connections between different parts of the world in the mid-20th century.
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