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New Imperial Airways Aircraft At Croydon
An aerial view of the christening ceremony for five Handley Page airliners of Imperial Airways at Croydon Aerodrome, London, 30th March 1926. The aircraft are, from top to bottom: a Farman F.63 Goliath of the French airline, Air Union, the four Handley Page W.10 and one Handley Page W.9 Hampstead aircraft being christened, three Imperial Airways Handley Page W.8b aircraft and an Avro 536 of Surrey Flying Services. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Capturing History in Flight - The Grand Christening Ceremony at Croydon Aerodrome, London
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. Step back in time to witness a momentous occasion that marked the dawn of a new era in air travel. This aerial photograph, taken on the 30th of March 1926 at Croydon Aerodrome, London, immortalizes the christening ceremony for five magnificent Handley Page airliners of Imperial Airways. In this black and white snapshot, we are presented with an awe-inspiring landscape filled with excitement and anticipation. From top to bottom, our eyes feast upon a Farman F. 63 Goliath from Air Union proudly standing alongside four Handley Page W. 10s and one Handley Page W. 9 Hampstead aircraft being christened. Three Imperial Airways' Handley Page W. 8b planes and an Avro 536 from Surrey Flying Services complete this remarkable lineup. The atmosphere is electric as a crowd gathers around these majestic flying machines, witnessing history unfold before their very eyes. It's not just about transportation; it's about dreams taking flight and connecting people across borders. This extraordinary image captures the essence of progress and innovation during the golden age of aviation—a testament to human ingenuity pushing boundaries higher than ever before. As we delve into this archival treasure brought to us by Central Press photography, let us be transported back in time to relish the spirit of adventure that propelled these pioneering aircraft into the skies above Croydon Aerodrome—an event forever etched in aviation history.
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