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The R101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936)
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The R101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936)
The 101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936). The R101 crashed on October 5 1930, in Beauvais, France, killing 48 people. The demise of the R101 effectively ended British employment of rigid airships. From His Majesty the King, 1910-1935, introduction by HW Wilson (Associated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1936)
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Caption: "The R101 Soaring Over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936)". This print captures a historic moment in air transport as the majestic R101 airship gracefully passes over the iconic House of Commons in London on October 14,1929. The image showcases the grandeur of this colossal dirigible against the backdrop of Parliament Square, with its distinguished clock tower known as Big Ben standing tall. Little did anyone know that just one year later, tragedy would strike when the R101 met its untimely demise on October 5,1930. The crash occurred in Beauvais, France, claiming the lives of 48 people and effectively marking an end to Britain's use of rigid airships for transportation. In this photograph from HW Wilson's book "His Majesty the King" published by Associated Newspapers Ltd in London in 1936, we are reminded not only of technological advancements but also how fleeting they can be. The image serves as a poignant reminder of both progress and loss within early twentieth-century aviation. As we gaze upon this monochrome snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era where air travel was still a novelty and dreams soared high above political landscapes. It is a testament to human ingenuity and ambition that forever changed our understanding of transportation possibilities.
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