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1930's Civil, FA 10418s
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1930's Civil, FA 10418s
FA 10418s
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
In this historical black and white photograph, we see a scene from the early days of commercial aviation. A group of well-dressed individuals gathers on the tarmac around a biplane with "IMPERIAL AIRWAYS LONDON" emblazoned on its fuselage, indicating that it belongs to Imperial Airways, a precursor to British Airways. The aircraft is named "HENGIST. " Passengers are either awaiting boarding or have just disembarked via an airstair as ground crew and possibly flight crew stand by the plane's entrance. A man stands at a podium addressing the crowd, suggesting some form of ceremony or announcement might be taking place. In front of him sits what appears to be members of the press with cameras ready to capture the event. The attire of those present suggests that this image could date back anywhere from the late 1920s through the 1930s when air travel was still quite exclusive and often an event worthy of media attention. The setting provides insight into an era where flying was glamorous and ceremonial, contrasting sharply with today's more routine nature of air travel.
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