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Airship R38 built for the US Navy at Cardington
Airship R38 built for the US Navy at Cardington and renamed ZR2. Completed in 1921. It crashed over the Humber in August 1921 while on a test flight with a mixed British and American crew. Date: 1921
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1921 Airship Cardington Completed Crashed Crew Humber Mixed Renamed Test
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 24.6cm (15.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 historic photograph captures the impressive size and sophistication of the R38 airship, built for the US Navy at Cardington in 1921. The R38, later renamed ZR2, was a transport airship designed to carry passengers and cargo over long distances. Completed in the same year, this airship represented the latest advancements in aviation technology at the time. The crew in this image is a mix of British and American personnel, reflecting the international collaboration that was common in the early days of aviation. The airship's test flight in August 1921, however, ended tragically when it crashed over the Humber Estuary during a storm, resulting in the loss of lives and damage to the airship. Despite the unfortunate ending, the R38/ZR2 remains an important part of aviation history. Its innovative design and engineering paved the way for future developments in airship technology. This photograph serves as a reminder of the bold spirit of innovation and exploration that characterized the early days of aviation, and the risks and challenges that came with pushing the boundaries of what was possible.
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