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This vintage advertisement showcases the Napier Lion as "the most reliable engine in the World," emphasizing its impressive track record of powering flights from Cairo to Cape Town and even Tokyo without mechanical issues. The ad highlights rigorous testing procedures, including a mention of Royal Air Force usage where engines were flown for 400 hours before disassembly for examination. It also boasts about Imperial Airways' choice of Napier engines, which covered an astonishing 30,000 miles (300 hours) between overhauls. The text conveys confidence in the product's superior reliability and service life compared to competitors, urging potential buyers to consider these merits when purchasing aviation engines.
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