Measurements: approx. 11 x 8 3/8 inches
Text: Flightcolour No 78 The Shuttleworth Collection’s LVG C.VI 7198/18 is the only genuine original aeroplane flying in Europe that saw service with the German Army Air Service in the First World War.
Internal notes: QC passed

The LVG C.VI 7198/18, a survivor of the First World War skies, floats effortlessly over a breathtaking patchwork of English countryside. Below, the fields stretch in gold, green, and brown hues, divided by winding hedgerows and quiet country lanes—a view nearly identical to what an aviator would have seen over a century ago. The soft hum of its six-cylinder engine blends with the rush of the wind as the open cockpit pilot adjusts his course, the cool air biting against his leather helmet and scarf. Behind him, the observer remains alert, hands resting near the mounted machine gun, the very weapon once relied upon in moments of dogfight chaos. This is no ordinary aircraft—it is a living, breathing artifact, a time machine in the sky, preserved and still soaring as a tribute to the fearless men who once flew its kind into the unknown.

As you gaze upon this vintage Flight Library print, the warm golden fuselage, the sturdy biplane wings lined with intricate struts and wires, and the unmistakable black Iron Cross insignia transport you back to an era when aviation was still an experiment, a new frontier in warfare and reconnaissance. The wind buffets the aircraft slightly, the frame creaking as it adjusts to the changing air currents, a reminder of how fragile yet resilient these early machines were. The LVG C.VI was not just a warplane; it was a scout, a messenger, a silent witness to history, carving paths through the skies long before radar and jet propulsion redefined aerial combat. To see it still aloft today, captured in this stunning print, is to stand at the edge of history and watch it take flight once more.

For aviation collectors, military historians, and lovers of World War I relics, this print is a gateway into an era where the sky was a battleground, and courage was measured in altitude and endurance. It is a chance to own a piece of living history, to appreciate the craftsmanship and bravery that defined a generation of early aviators. Whether framed in an office, a study, or a private collection, this image tells a story that transcends time—a story of honour, innovation, and the relentless human desire to conquer the heavens.

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