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The image is a vintage advertisement for the Avro 10, also known as the "Pullman of the Skies. " The ad features an illustration of passengers boarding or disembarking from a biplane with two propellers and a high-wing configuration. In the foreground, there are elegantly dressed travelers including men in suits and women in coats and hats typical of early to mid-20th century fashion. The scene appears to be at an airfield with service personnel attending to passengers and luggage. The text within the image highlights that the Avro 10 is the British version of the Fokker F. VII-3m aircraft, renowned for its comfort, speed, and capability under all climatic conditions. It boasts three Armstrong Siddeley engines which aligns it with Air Ministry standards. This type of aircraft was used by Dutch, Swiss, Italian, Canadian airlines among others; specifically mentioned are selections by Australian National Airways Ltd. , who have ordered four Avro 10's for passenger and freight traffic on their Brisbane to Sydney route. Below this description is bold text stating "AVRO-10" followed by smaller print indicating details about crossing speeds up to 120 mph (miles per hour) with ranges from one mile upwards. At the bottom left corner is information about A. V Roe & Co Ltd. , providing addresses in London W1. , Manchester and Hamble Southampton—indicating locations where they operate or have offices. Overall, this advertisement aims to convey luxury travel through aviation during an era when commercial flight was still relatively new and excitingly innovative.
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