13858605

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

13858605

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 32302562

© Aviation Ancestry

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The image is another historical advertisement from Fairey Aviation Company featuring an aircraft equipped with variable pitch, contra-rotating airscrews—touted as a first in the world achievement. The black-and-white photograph captures a moment where innovation meets practical application; such technology provided improved thrust efficiency and reduced torque effects on single-engine aircraft. This pioneering advancement represented a significant leap forward for propeller-driven planes before jet engines became predominant. It serves as an intriguing snapshot into how manufacturers once communicated cutting-edge developments to potential customers and industry observers.

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