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Poster Print : de Havilland Comet 4
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de Havilland Comet 4
de Havilland Comet 4 (G-APDA) of BOAC in flight, September 1958
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1275297
© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Airliners Airlines Postwar British Overseas Airways Corporation
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of high-quality poster prints, featuring the iconic de Havilland Comet 4 by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This stunning image captures the de Havilland Comet 4 (G-APDA) of BOAC in flight during September 1958. The Comet 4 was the first jet airliner to enter commercial service and revolutionized air travel with its revolutionary design and advanced technology. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, perfect for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Order yours today and experience the thrill of the open sky.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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In this black-and-white photograph, the de Havilland Comet 4 (G-APDA) soars through the sky, leaving a trail of vapor in its wake. Taken in September 1958 by renowned aviation photographer Charles E. Brown for the Royal Air Force Museum, this image offers a glimpse into the postwar era of aviation history and the pioneering advances made in commercial air travel. The de Havilland Comet, a British jet-powered airliner, was the world's first commercially successful passenger jet, making its maiden flight in 1949. Its sleek design and innovative features, such as a pressurized cabin, revolutionized air travel and set the stage for the jet age. The Comet 4, specifically, was an improved version of the original Comet, featuring more powerful engines and an extended range, making long-haul flights a reality. In this photograph, we see the Comet 4 in its element, cruising at high altitude with the distinctive contrails streaming behind it. The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), the national flag carrier of the United Kingdom at the time, operated a fleet of Comet 4s, connecting the UK to destinations around the world. This image captures the essence of the jet age, as the Comet 4 epitomized the speed, sophistication, and innovation that defined postwar air travel. Charles E. Brown's photograph is not only a testament to the technical prowess of the de Havilland Comet 4 but also a visual reminder of the excitement and wonder that surrounded the dawn of the jet age. This iconic image continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of air travel.
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