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Framed Print : Crash EPW000213
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Crash EPW000213
Crashed aircraft. People in rowing boat investigating the wreckage. AVRO504K in Southwark boating lake, March 1920. From a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
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Media ID 1900027
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Aeroplane Air Craft Air Plane Bi Plane
12"x10" Modern Frame
Discover the captivating history of aviation with our Media Storehouse Framed Print featuring the iconic image "Crash EPW000213" by Aerofilms from Historic England. This vintage photograph takes you back in time to March 1920, where an AVRO 504K aircraft lies crashed in the Southwark boating lake. Witness the intrigue and curiosity as people in a rowing boat investigate the wreckage, adding a sense of mystery to this remarkable moment in history. Bring this piece of aviation heritage into your home or office and start a conversation with our beautifully presented, museum-quality framed print.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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> Photos of the 1920s
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> Transport
> Aircraft
> Biplanes
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> Ships and boats
> Inland boating
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the aftermath of a dramatic event that unfolded in March 1920. The image showcases a crashed AVRO504K aircraft resting on the tranquil waters of Southwark boating lake, while a group of curious individuals aboard a rowing boat investigate the wreckage. The scene is both haunting and mesmerizing, as it captures the juxtaposition between man-made machinery and the serenity of nature. The twisted metal frame of the biplane stands as a testament to human ingenuity and its vulnerability when faced with unforeseen circumstances. One cannot help but wonder about the events leading up to this fateful crash; what caused it? Were there any casualties? These questions remain unanswered, leaving room for speculation and imagination. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its historical value but also in its ability to transport us back to an era where aviation was still in its infancy. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then, both technologically and in terms of safety measures. Preserved within this Aerofilms Collection print, this snapshot from our past invites us to reflect upon our own progress while paying homage to those who paved the way for modern aviation.
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