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The four Bristol Jupiter engines of the Imperial Airways liner Scylla, c1936 (c1937)
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The four Bristol Jupiter engines of the Imperial Airways liner Scylla, c1936 (c1937)
The four Bristol Jupiter engines of the Imperial Airways liner Scylla, c1936 (c1937). Imperial Airways was an early British commercial long distance air travel company, operating from 1924 to 1939. Scylla was a Short L17 Scylla airliner that operated between 1934 and 1940. The Bristol Jupiter was a British nine-cylinder single-row piston radial engine built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]
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This print showcases the magnificent power of the four Bristol Jupiter engines that propelled the Imperial Airways liner Scylla through the skies in the late 1930s. As one of Britain's pioneering long distance air travel companies, Imperial Airways revolutionized commercial aviation from 1924 to 1939. The Scylla, a Short L17 Scylla airliner, gracefully soared across continents between 1934 and 1940. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the impressive Bristol Jupiter engine. Built by the esteemed Bristol Aeroplane Company, this nine-cylinder single-row piston radial engine epitomizes British engineering prowess during this era. Its robust design and exceptional performance made it an integral part of many aircraft models at that time. Transport enthusiasts will appreciate how this photograph captures not only a piece of aviation history but also a glimpse into early twentieth-century flight technology. The vibrant colors bring life to an otherwise black-and-white world, allowing us to imagine what it must have been like aboard these majestic flying machines. Clarence Winchester's Wonders of World Aviation Volume 1 immortalizes such remarkable moments in aviation history with its collection of stunning prints like this one. This particular image transports us back to an age when air transport was still in its infancy but held boundless potential for exploration and adventure.
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