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Fine Art Print : Parnall Peto on HMS M2
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Parnall Peto on HMS M2
Preparing to launch a Parnall Peto from submarine HMS M2
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 639897
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
Interwar Prototypes Royal Air Force Royal Navy Submarines
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning piece, titled "Preparing to Launch a Parnall Peto from Submarine HMS M2," is a captivating work by renowned artist Charles E. Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. Witness the intensity and determination in the scene as a Parnall Peto aircraft is readied for takeoff from the submarine HMS M2. This print is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, and art collectors alike. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office and relive the stories of bravery and innovation that shaped our past.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 black-and-white photograph, we witness a pivotal moment in the history of naval aviation as a Parnall Peto aircraft is prepared for launch from the submarine HMS M2. The image, taken by Charles E. Brown for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum, offers a glimpse into the innovative interwar experiments that bridged the gap between the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The Parnall Peto, a two-seat biplane torpedo bomber, was designed to be carried and launched from submarines. This was a groundbreaking concept that aimed to extend the reach and capabilities of both the Royal Navy and RAF. The aircraft was designed with a unique folding wing mechanism, which allowed it to be stored vertically within the confined space of a submarine's torpedo tube. In this photograph, we see the Peto being carefully positioned at the ready for launch. The crew members, dressed in their naval uniforms, work diligently to secure the aircraft to the submarine's deck. The tension in their faces and the determined expressions on their eyes convey the importance of the moment. The submarine, HMS M2, looms in the background, its conning tower jutting out from the water. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and collaboration between the Royal Navy and RAF during the interwar period. The Parnall Peto represented a bold step forward in the development of naval aviation, and its successful launch from a submarine would have significant implications for the future of military technology. Despite the eventual abandonment of the submarine-launched aircraft concept, this photograph remains an important reminder of the pioneering spirit that drove the advancements of the Royal Navy and RAF during this period. The image captures the essence of innovation, determination, and the spirit of collaboration that characterized the interwar years.
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