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Fairey Firefly I
Fairey Firefly I (Z2035) in flight from Heathrow, 3 May 1944
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1270963
© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
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 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Fairey Firefly I (Z2035) in a graceful flight above Heathrow Airport on 3 May 1944. The image, now preserved in the collections of the Royal Air Force Museum, offers a glimpse into the past when the RAF's fleet included this versatile and iconic British naval aircraft. The Fairey Firefly I was a single-engine, carrier-borne fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, designed and manufactured by Fairey Aviation Company Ltd. It was a significant development in the RAF's maritime aviation capabilities, replacing the obsolete Fairey Albacore and Fairey Swordfish biplanes. The Firefly I was known for its robustness, agility, and versatility, making it a valuable asset during World War II. The aircraft in this photograph, Z2035, was the first Firefly I to be delivered to the RAF, and it served with distinction in various roles, including fighter-bomber, torpedo-bomber, and reconnaissance. Its service history includes operations against German shipping in the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay, as well as support for the D-Day landings in June 1944. The photograph captures the Firefly I in its element, soaring above the bustling Heathrow Airport. The image not only highlights the aircraft's sleek design but also conveys the sense of freedom and power that comes with flight. The photograph is a testament to the bravery and skill of the RAF pilots who flew these aircraft during wartime, and it serves as a reminder of the crucial role the Firefly I played in the defense of the United Kingdom during World War II.
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