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James Doolittle on the float of his Curtiss R3C racer, 1925
Lieutenant General James H Doolittle is most famous for the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in 1942 but had previously won the Schneider Trophy for the USA in 1925
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1194639
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Interwar People Record Breaking
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 17.5cm (9.6" x 6.9")
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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In this photo print, we are transported back to the interwar era of aviation when Lieutenant General James H Doolittle was making waves in the skies. The image showcases Doolittle standing proudly on the float of his magnificent Curtiss R3C racer, a symbol of his remarkable achievements and pioneering spirit.
Doolittle's name may be most famously associated with the audacious Doolittle Raid on Tokyo during World War II, but it is here that we witness an earlier triumph. In 1925, he brought glory to the United States by winning the prestigious Schneider Trophy. This victory not only solidified America's position as a force to be reckoned with in aviation but also propelled Doolittle into international prominence.
As we gaze at this photograph, our eyes are drawn to both man and machine. With an air of confidence and determination radiating from him, Doolittle stands tall against a backdrop of endless possibilities. His presence exudes passion for flight and an unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries.
The sleek lines of his Curtiss R3C racer hint at its record-breaking capabilities—a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancement during this transformative period in history. It serves as a reminder that behind every great aviator lies an equally extraordinary aircraft.
This remarkable image captures not just one man's achievement but also represents countless dreams taking flight amidst a world recovering from war. It embodies the resilience and ambition that defined those who dared to explore uncharted territories above clouds.
Preserved within these pixels is more than just a moment frozen in time; it encapsulates an entire era where heroes like James H Doolittle paved the way for future generations' aspirations skyward—forever etched into history as pioneers who defied gravity itself.
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