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Temporary dam construction on River Dangu
Local workers construct a temporary dam on the River Dangu, Belgian Congo (Zaire). The dam was being constructed in order to create a lake to allow the flying boat Corsair to take off. The Imperial Airways flying boat had made an enforced landing in March 1939, and was at first thought to be unrepairable, and the order given for it to be dismantled. A company engineer from Alexandria thought otherwise, and repairs were made and a first dam constructed. The attempt to take off in June 1939 failed and further damage resulted. Following more repaiirs and the construction of a second dam, the second attempt to take off, in January 1940, was a success and the Corsair arrived in England on January 15th 1940. Date: January 1940
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Airways Belgian Congo Temporary Zaire January
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Temporary Dam Construction on River Dangu" framed print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the Belgian Congo (now Zaire), where local workers diligently construct a temporary dam on the River Dangu. The dam was an essential engineering feat, creating a lake that enabled the iconic flying boat Corsair to take off, bridging the gap between land and sky. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and let the story of human ingenuity unfold in your home or office.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 historic photograph, local workers are seen constructing a temporary dam on the River Dangu in the Belgian Congo (now Zaire) in January 1940. The dam was being built to create a lake large enough for the Imperial Airways flying boat Corsair to take off. The Corsair had made an enforced landing on the river in March 1939, and was initially believed to be beyond repair. With the order to dismantle the damaged aircraft imminent, a resourceful engineer from Alexandria disagreed and set about repairing the damage. Despite initial setbacks, including a failed takeoff attempt in June 1939 that caused further damage, the team persevered. They constructed a second temporary dam and made additional repairs, and on the second attempt, on January 15, 1940, the Corsair successfully took off from the lake and made it back to England. This remarkable feat of engineering and determination in the heart of Africa allowed the Corsair to continue its vital role in Imperial Airways' transatlantic air service during World War II. The temporary dams were eventually dismantled once the flying boat had safely returned to its home base. This photograph captures a unique moment in aviation history and the ingenuity of the human spirit in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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