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The image is a vintage advertisement for Wakefield Castrol XXL motor oil. The main headline reads "HESTON TO JOHANNESBURG IN 10 DAYS, " highlighting an impressive feat of aviation endurance or speed at the time. Below the headline, it states "Lieut. C. Byas, R. N. , flying a Comper 'Swift' fitted with a POBJOY engine lubricated with. " This text indicates that Lieutenant C. Byas of the Royal Navy flew from Heston to Johannesburg in ten days using a Comper Swift airplane equipped with a Pobjoy engine and that this engine was lubricated by Castrol XXL oil. Below this promotional statement, there's an illustration of an aircraft mid-flight bearing the registration number "G-ABNS, " which corresponds to the specific model mentioned—the Comper Swift. At the bottom part of the image is an erratum section titled "ERRATUM" where it addresses a correction to be made regarding previous information published in what appears to be some form of journal or magazine. It corrects last week's claim about F/O H. R. A Edwards winning London to Cardiff Air Race on October 3rd using Castrol, stating it was incorrect and offering apologies while assuring that their initial mistake was based on information believed accurate at that time. The footer includes details about who produced this advertisement: "C. C WAKEFIELD & CO LTD. , All-British Firm, London E. C. 2".
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