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Sir Alan and Lady Cobham in the departure lounge
Sir Alan and Lady Cobham in the departure lounge at London Airport before leaving for New York on the BOAC Monarch service. February 1952. Date: 1952
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1952 Airport Alan Boac Cobham Departure Leaving Lounge Monarch
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Sir Alan and Lady Cobham are seen in the departure lounge of London Airport, preparing for their journey to New York on the BOAC Monarch service in February 1952. The image captures the excitement and glamour of air travel in the early 1950s, an era when flying was still a novelty and a special occasion for many. Sir Alan Cobham (1894-1973) was a renowned British aviator, businessman, and philanthropist. He had made a name for himself as a pioneering aviator, setting numerous records for long-distance flights and establishing the world's first airline, Airwork, in 1919. Lady Cobham, née Mary Heath (1907-1996), was also an accomplished pilot and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west. The couple's elegant attire and poised demeanor reflect the sophistication and elegance of the time, while the backdrop of the departure lounge, with its modernist design and sleek lines, underscores the futuristic allure of air travel. The BOAC Monarch service, operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation, was one of the most luxurious and prestigious airlines of the era, and the Cobhams' departure on this service would have been a fitting testament to their status as aviation pioneers and international celebrities. As they wait to board their BOAC Monarch flight to New York, Sir Alan and Lady Cobham exude a sense of anticipation and adventure, their eyes fixed on the horizon and their hearts set on new experiences. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when air travel was a thrilling and transformative experience that opened up new possibilities for exploration and connection across the world.
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