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Aerial drawing room for Air Minister. Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare left
Aerial drawing room for Air Minister.
Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare left Croydon Aerodrome to fly to the International Air Exhibition at Gothenburg, Sweden. A Napier DH4 express has been converted into an aerial drawing room for the occasion.
Sir Samuel and Lady Hoare going aboard the aerial Pullman.
3 August 1923
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Media ID 11028915
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Greetings Card (A5)
Add a touch of historical elegance to your greetings with our exclusive Media Storehouse Aerial Drawing Room card. This stunning design, featuring Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare leaving Croydon Aerodrome for the International Air Exhibition in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a unique aerial view from Central News TopFoto. Impress your recipients with this captivating image from the past, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, anniversaries, or special occasions. Send a piece of history with our Media Storehouse Greetings Card.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a momentous occasion in aviation history. It showcases Sir Samuel Hoare, the Air Minister, and his wife Lady Maud Hoare as they embark on an extraordinary journey from Croydon Aerodrome to the International Air Exhibition in Gothenburg, Sweden. The image showcases a remarkable transformation of a Napier DH4 express plane into an aerial drawing room specifically for this occasion. The couple can be seen boarding the luxurious "aerial Pullman" which serves as their airborne living space during the flight. This unique concept demonstrates both innovation and opulence, highlighting how air travel was evolving rapidly in the early twentieth century. Sir Samuel Hoare's prominent role within the aviation industry is evident through this photograph. As one of Europe's most influential personalities at that time, he played a pivotal role in shaping policies and advancements related to flight. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this historic snapshot, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in an era when air travel was still considered extraordinary. Preserved by Central News, this image provides us with valuable insights into not only the technological progress but also the glamour associated with early aviation adventures
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