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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1910 1st National Aviation Meet Photo. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic panoramic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality panoramic photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1910 Panoramic Photo of The 1st National Aviation Meet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic panoramic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our panoramic photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
This photograph, taken by prolific Indianapolis-based photographer Charles F. Bretzman, captures the excitement surrounding early aviation just seven years after the Wright brothers' first successful flight. The image shows the inaugural National Aviation Meet at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and bears a classic aesthetic and unique style that reflects both the rapid advances in aviation technology and the evolution of panoramic photography. German-born Bretzman, known for photographing notable figures, operated a prominent studio in Indianapolis and later became the official photographer for the renowned Indianapolis 500.
The enthusiasm and breakthroughs in early aviation were among the most transformative technological developments of the modern era, enabling new forms of travel, military strategy, exploration, and the emergence of aerial photography. This first aviation meet set the precedent for modern air shows, which gained popularity in the postwar United States as military-trained pilots performed precise aerial maneuvers for civilian audiences using state-of-the-art aircraft.
The biplanes featured in this photograph were fixed-wing aircraft that represented the first widely produced models and played a critical role during World War I. That war marked a turning point in combining traditional ground combat with modern technologies, helping redefine the role of aviation in global conflict and progress.
