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This is a vintage advertisement featuring the "Command of the Sea" theme, promoting the Avro Shackleton aircraft. At the top of the image, there's an illustration of a maritime reconnaissance bomber in flight over coastal terrain, emphasizing its role in naval defense and surveillance. Below this scene is a detailed map showing New Zealand with crisscrossing lines that likely represent patrol routes or operational ranges, underscoring the extensive reach and strategic capabilities of the aircraft. The bold title "Command of the Sea" suggests dominance and control over maritime territories through aerial power. The text at the bottom identifies "Avro Shackleton" as a product by A V Roe & Co Ltd Manchester, which is noted to be a member of the Hawker Siddeley Group—a prominent British aerospace manufacturing conglomerate during that era. The overall design conveys strength, reliability, and advanced technology associated with post-war military aviation developments.
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