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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage advertisement promoting the British flying boat, with the headline "THE FUTURE FAVOURS THE FLYING BOAT. " The image features an artistic rendering of a sleek flying boat docked at what appears to be a futuristic terminal or hangar. Passengers are seen boarding the aircraft via a gangway, while others seem to be comfortably seated inside, suggesting spacious and luxurious accommodations. The text accompanying the illustration emphasizes that modern trends favor larger aircraft and that as size increases, so does the importance of weight savings—an area where flying boats excel due to their lack of undercarriage. It highlights advantages such as runway independence since these crafts can operate from water bodies without requiring special runway strength. The ad suggests that for long-range ocean services in particular, flying boats offer flexibility and performance benefits. It concludes by asserting confidence in Saunders-Roe products—presumably the manufacturer of this flying boat—promising passengers an experience enveloped in luxury akin to well-found ships. Below the main body of text is information about Saunders-Roe Ltd. , including their address on Parliament Street in London and telephone number Whitehall 7271, indicating historical context likely from before direct dialing became standard practice.
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