1979 Flight Library Print Gee Bee Z Racer Replica Bill Turner Vintage Aviation

🔍 eBay Listing Spotlight

Item ID: 297204697499
eBay Seller ID: britishfareasttraders
eBay Store Link: View this item
Category: Collectables:Transportation Collectables:Aeronautica:Military:Photos/ Prints
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.

1979 Flight Library Print Gee Bee Z Racer Replica Bill Turner Vintage Aviation Art

Rare 1979 Flight Library print featuring Bill Turner’s full-size Gee Bee Z replica — a thrilling tribute for vintage racing aviation collectors and historians. ✈️

Print: approx. 11  x 8 1/4  inches

Texts: please see images

Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

The sun blazes down over Oshkosh as a flash of brilliant yellow and black gleams on the airfield — the unmistakable, daring shape of Bill Turner’s full-size Gee Bee Z replica, proudly on display. Feel the excitement in the air, the distant hum of vintage engines, and the spirit of the 1930s golden era of air racing come alive once more. This stunning 1979 Flight Library print captures that extraordinary moment, where history, craftsmanship, and sheer speed collide in a breathtaking visual spectacle.

The original Gee Bee Z, famed for setting a new speed record of 267 mph in 1931, remains one of the most iconic racing aircraft of all time. Bill Turner’s meticulous full-size replica, powered by a radial Wasp Junior engine, preserves the daring spirit of that high-risk, high-reward aviation age. Published by Flight International (Flight Canvas No. 69), this official 1979 print from the prestigious Flight Library series immortalises a piece of aeronautical legend, ensuring its legacy endures for collectors, historians, and dreamers alike.

Collecting rare prints like this is more than building a collection — it is an act of honouring the courage, ambition, and innovation that pushed aviation to new heights. This evocative piece offers an emotional connection to the boldness of early air racing, a vivid reminder of the men and machines that dared to challenge the skies. For any serious aviation enthusiast, it stands as a proud and meaningful addition to a well-curated collection.