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Launching Bluebird at Bathurst
Launching Bluebird at Bathurst. Miss Delphine Reynolds and her pilot, W.G. Pudney, took off from Hanworth on 1 March 1931 in Blackburn Bluebird IV, G-ABGF, for a survey flight down the West African coast, via Tangier to Bathurst, Gambia, where Short floats were fitted. After two and a half months in Sierra Leone the metal airframe had corroded beyond repair. Date: 1931
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1931 Abgf Bathurst Blackburn Bluebird Delphine Hanworth Launching Pilot Pudney Reynolds Survey Miss
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Launching Bluebird at Bathurst: A Historic Moment in Aviation History This photograph captures the exhilarating moment of takeoff for Miss Delphine Reynolds and her pilot, W.G. Pudney, as they embarked on their daring journey aboard the Blackburn Bluebird IV, registration number G-ABGF, on 1 March 1931. Departing from Hanworth, they embarked on a survey flight down the West African coast, with their first stop being Tangier, Morocco. Their ultimate destination was Bathurst, the capital city of the Gambia colony, where they planned to fit Short floats to their aircraft for the next leg of their adventure. The Blackburn Bluebird IV was a remarkable aircraft for its time, designed for long-range transport and survey missions. However, after two and a half months in Sierra Leone, the metal airframe had succumbed to the harsh tropical climate and corroded beyond repair. Despite the setback, the indomitable spirit of aviation pioneers like Miss Reynolds and Mr. Pudney drove them to press on, making this moment at Bathurst a testament to their determination and resilience. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the early days of aviation, when intrepid explorers braved the unknown and pushed the boundaries of what was possible in the skies. The Blackburn Bluebird IV, with its sleek lines and powerful engines, embodies the spirit of adventure and innovation that continues to inspire us today.
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