Charles Kingsford Smith [Smithy] Southern Cross Larger Classic Tin Aviation Advertisement

This is a lovely larger Tin Metal Aviation Advertisement of the highest standard and quality in the style of yesteryear.  

A beautiful Art Deco historical depiction measuring approximately 66cms (2 feet') 'w' by 30cms (1') 'h'. 

Here Charles Kingsford Smith relaxes next to his famous Fokker F.VIIb/3m 'Southern Cross' as he waits for his passengers to board for their evening flight.

During the 1930s; 1940s and 1950s these incredible Metal Aviation Advertisements were made for hanging in Hangars and Aviation Buildings.  Incredibly colorful they illustrated clearly the 'excitement' of Aviation as it evolved so rapidly during the early 20th Century.

This is a Premium Tin Metal Aviation Advertisement that illustrates the sheer excellence of 'The Golden Age of Flight'. at its very best!  The colours are beautiful.  Simply hang by small nails in the holes in each corner for hanging the advertisement in Offices, Workshops, and Hangars as required.

Space and Aviation Firsts is an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries. Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a nominal fee as my gift to you.

Please order now so that you do not miss out on an incredible piece of Aviation Art Deco Art.

Description [source Wikipedia]

Charles Kingsford Smith [Smithy] Southern Cross Classic Tin Aviation Advertisement

This Metal Tin Aviation Advertisement set in the 1930s is in the Art Deco style ids set brilliantly in the Australian Outback as Passengers wait to Board their flight to the big City on the Southern Cross at Sunset !

A truly beautiful new 1930s art deco style Metal Tin Advertisement representing the 'Dawn of Aviation in Australia' as airline operations began in earnest to span our huge distances and the forthcoming of Airline Travel! 

This is a professionally made Art Piece representing a beautiful historical depiction of the best in Aviation! 

The advertisements of the time had pin or nail holes in each corner for hanging the advertisement in Offices, Workshops and Hangars as required.  This terrific Metal Tin Aviation Advertisement continues that same tradition and is a beautiful mid size art piece to display almost anywhere. 

Please order now so that you do not miss out on this very limited opportunity for a qualitative, detailed and stunning piece of Aviation Art and History.

Mission Profile (source Wikipedia)

About Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith MC, AFC and "The Southern Cross"

Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith MC, AFC (9 February 1897 - 8 November 1935), often called by his nickname Smithy, was an early Australian aviator. In 1928, he earned global fame when he made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia. He also made the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland, the first flights between Australia and New Zealand, and the first eastward Pacific crossing from Australia to the United States. He also made a flight from Australia to London, setting a new record of 10.5 days.

The Southern Cross began life as the Detroiter, a polar exploration aircraft of the Detroit News-Wilkins Arctic expedition. The aircraft had crashed in Alaska in 1926, and was recovered and repaired by the Australian expedition leader, Hubert Wilkins. Wilkins, who had decided the Fokker was too large for his Arctic explorations, met with Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm in San Francisco and arranged to sell them the aircraft, without engines or instruments.

Having fitted the aircraft out with engines and the other required parts, Kingsford Smith made two attempts at the world endurance record, in an attempt to raise funds and interest for his trans-Pacific flight. However, after the New South Wales government withdrew its sponsorship of the flight, it looked as if the money would run out and Kingsford Smith would have to sell the Southern Cross. The aircraft was bought by American aviator and philanthropist Allan Hancock, who then loaned it back to Kingsford Smith and Ulm. 

The Mission Profile of Flight - here is the 'special' side of Flying from some of the people who knew before us!:

The Wright Brothers created the single greatest cultural force since the invention of writing. The airplane became the first World Wide Web, bringing people, languages, ideas, and values together. - Bill Gates

When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. - Leonardo Da Vinci  

Flight is the only truly new sensation than men have achieved in modern history. - James Dickey

You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky. - Amelia Earhart

If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why oh why can't I? - E.Y. Harburg

I think it is a pity to lose the romantic side of flying and simply to accept it as a common means of transport. - Amy Johnson

Sometimes, flying feels too God like to be attained by man. Sometimes, the world from above seems too beautiful, too wonderful, too distant for human eyes to see. - Charles A. Lindbergh, The Spirit of St. Louis, 1953.

Whenever we safely land in a plane, we promise God a little something. - Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic’s Notebook, 1960

He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying. - Friedrich Nietzsche

Photograph credits: 

Photo 1 A 'zoomed' view of the Charles Kingsford Smith image and the Southern Cross

Photo 2 A  'full' view of the Charles Kingsford Smith image and the Southern Cross

Photo 3 Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm two of Australia's most famous Aviators [National Portrait Gallery not included]

Photo 4  The Southern Cross over New Zealand [New Zealand National Archives not included]

COLLECTORS' HINT:

I learnt a long time ago to obtain 'rare' offerings when they appear as I lost out on a few key Historical Pieces due to hesitating. 

One was an X-15 photograph signed by 11 of the 12 surviving X-15 Pilots, one being Neil Armstrong.  I have never seen the offer again during the past 25 years.  

In a similar way, I suggest when an opportunity presents itself, make the decision for your model collection and act!  

Limited Editions are exceptional examples!

Note:  This is serious and enjoyable premium quality Art Space and Aviation Collecting.  If an offer is to be made, please understand the offer needs to be very seriously 'close'! 

Size

This beautiful Art Deco historical depiction is approximately 66cms (2 feet') 'w' by 30cms (1') 'h'. 

It has  the 4 small traditional holes, one in each corner, to enable it to be hung by nails to a wall if you do not wish to frame it. 

Ideal for hanging in a Workshop, Flying School or Office or Hallway!

Shipping

Space and Aviation Firsts is an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries. Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a nominal fee as my gift to you.

Please order now so that you do not miss out on this outstanding opportunity!

This is a great buy for Australian and International Collectors.   Make this art yours!

Conclusion

This beautiful Charles Kingsford Smith [Smithy] Southern Cross Classic Tin Aviation Advertisement is simply a must have representative 'Life Piece' of World Aviation History, quite unique in its style and not easily found.

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