Metal Print > Historic England > Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s
Metal Print : R101 at Cardington EPW029993
Metal Prints from Historic England
R101 at Cardington EPW029993
R101 at Cardington, Bedfordshire, 1929. Built 1926-30 at the Royal Airship Works at Cardington, the final test flight was 1st October 1930. Three days later the R101 departed for Karachi but crashed into a hillside near Beauvais, north of Paris, killing 48 of its 54 passengers. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 682154
© Historic England
Aerostat Air Craft People Transport Air Ship
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience a piece of aviation history with our Metal Print of R101 at Cardington, captured by Historic England Archive Aerofilms C in 1929. Witness the majestic R101 airship undergoing tests at the Royal Airship Works in Bedfordshire, England. This high-quality Metal Print brings the past to life with vibrant colors and exceptional detail, making it a stunning addition to any room. Preserve this iconic moment in aviation history with our durable and contemporary Metal Print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Flight
> Ballooning
> Historic Images
> Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006)
> Historic Images
> Historic Images 1920s to 1940s
> Transport
> Airports and airfields
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, EPW029993 from the Historic England Archive Aerofilms collection, presents the R101 airship at its home base in Cardington, Bedfordshire, during the late 1920s. The R101, a magnificent creation of the Royal Airship Works, was constructed between 1926 and 1930. It represented the pinnacle of airship technology at the time, with a length of 228 meters and a volume of 75,000 cubic meters. The scene in this image is bustling with activity. Workers and technicians are visible around the airship, attending to various tasks. A car is parked nearby, perhaps belonging to one of the engineers or supervisors. In the background, the expansive sheds of the Royal Airship Works can be seen, a testament to the scale of the operation. The R101 was intended for research and exploration, and its maiden voyage was planned for India, with Karachi as its destination. The airship's final test flight took place on the 1st of October 1930. However, just three days later, on the 7th of October, tragedy struck. The R101 departed from Moorgate, London, bound for its destination, but it never reached its goal. The airship crashed into a hillside near Beauvais, north of Paris, killing 48 of its 54 passengers and crew members. This unfortunate incident marked the end of the R101's journey and brought an abrupt halt to the era of rigid airships in the United Kingdom.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
