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This vintage advertisement heralds a significant milestone in aviation history, boasting the Avro Lancastrian's impressive transatlantic flight time from Montreal to Britain. The bold text "Montreal to Britain 10 hours 13 minutes" captures the reader's attention, emphasizing the aircraft's speed and capability for long-distance travel. Below, we see an image of the Avro Lancastrian itself—a sleek, four-engine airplane that was developed during World War II as a civilian adaptation of the famous Lancaster bomber. It represents an era when air travel was transitioning from luxury to necessity, connecting continents faster than ever before. A.V. Roe & Co., prominently displayed at the bottom along with its parent company Hawker Siddeley Aircraft Co., Ltd., showcases their pride in setting a new record and contributing to advancements in superplane technology.
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