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R-101 Hangar
circa 1930: Airship hangar built to house the R101 at Karadiu, India, the destination of the airships ill-fated flight. It crashed near Beauvais, France on 5th October 1930. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
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General Photographic Agency
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This print takes us back to the year 1930, capturing a significant architectural feature in aviation history. The R-101 Hangar, located in Karadiu, India, was specifically built to house the ill-fated airship known as the R101. Little did anyone know that this majestic airship would meet its tragic end near Beauvais, France on October 5th of that same year. The image showcases the grandeur and scale of this remarkable hangar against a backdrop of vast open space. Its horizontal composition emphasizes the magnitude of this architectural marvel designed to accommodate air transport in Asia during that era. With no people present within the frame, our focus is solely on appreciating the intricate design and artistry involved in constructing such an impressive structure. As we delve into this historical photograph, it serves as a reminder of both triumphs and failures within transportation history. It symbolizes not only human ingenuity but also highlights how even with meticulous planning and engineering prowess, unforeseen circumstances can lead to catastrophic outcomes. Preserved through time by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images, this archival piece transports us back to an era when flying was still considered a daring adventure. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come since then while paying homage to those who dared dream big amidst uncertain skies.
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