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WW1 - French air reconnaisance, 1914
WW1 - French air-scouts on a Breguet biplane. A Sergeant of Engineers is piloting, one passenger is observing the country below, the other throws out a cylindrical case containing a message. Date: 1914
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Airmen Biplane Breguet Case Casing Cylinder Cylindrical Dropping Drops Engineer Information Intelligence Message Notes Observer Observes Observing Operate Operating Operation Patrol Patrolling Pilot Piloting Reconnaisance Sergeant Throwing Throws Scouts
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 22.2cm (15.6" x 8.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the early days of military aviation during World War I, with two French air scouts conducting a reconnaissance mission aboard a Breguet biplane in 1914. The aircraft, a symbol of innovation and progress during this time, is piloted by a sergeant of engineers, his focused expression and steady hands at the controls reflecting the importance of precision and skill in their mission. One passenger, an observer, intently studies the terrain below through binoculars, gathering valuable intelligence for their commanders. The other passenger, with a cylindrical case in hand, prepares to throw it out, likely containing a message or notes to be delivered to troops on the ground. The Breguet biplane, with its open cockpit and exposed engine, offers a glimpse into the daring and dangerous world of early aviation, as these brave airmen braved the skies to provide crucial information for their troops, paving the way for the evolution of military aviation and the eventual dominance of air power in modern warfare.
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