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R100 Mooring
21st May 1930: A mooring mast near St Hubert, Montreal to which the R 100 will be moored on completion of her transatlantic trip. (Photo by H. H. Humphries/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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H. H. Humphries
Media ID 12021704
1930 1939 Air Vehicle Airfield America America Top Canada Close To Electricity Pylon Finishing Journey Mast Masts Montreal Moored Mooring North North America Transatlantic Transport North St Hubert
R100 Mooring - A Glimpse into Transatlantic Triumph
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This black and white portrait captures a momentous occasion in aviation history. The year is 1930, and we find ourselves near St Hubert, Montreal, where a towering mooring mast stands tall against the sky. This pylon of air transport excellence serves as the final destination for the majestic R100 airship upon completion of her transatlantic journey. In this archival photograph by H. H. Humphries, we witness an awe-inspiring scene devoid of human presence but brimming with significance. The R100's monumental voyage across the vast expanse of North America comes to its triumphant close as it gracefully hovers above the moored mast. The image showcases meticulous attention to detail, capturing every nuance in striking black and white tones that lend an air of nostalgia to this historic moment. With no distractions from color or people, our focus is solely on this remarkable feat of engineering and exploration. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when finance and transportation merged seamlessly with dreams and aspirations. The electricity pylons nearby hint at progress while reminding us that even amidst technological advancements, nature's grandeur remains untouched. This print from Fine Art Storehouse invites us to reflect on the courage and ingenuity required for such daring expeditions while celebrating Canada's pivotal role in transatlantic travel during the 1930s. It serves as a testament to
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