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Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries Poster
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Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries Poster
Poster, Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries, showing a passenger plane G-ABVB above a map of the south coast. Save time, see more, give your holiday a flying start. Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd.
20th century
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1. Title: "Flying Start to Your Holiday: Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries Poster, 20th Century" 2. Description: This poster, hailing from the 20th century, showcases the Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries service, inviting passengers to save time and see more with a flying start to their holiday. The image features a sleek passenger plane, registration number G-ABVB, soaring above a detailed map of the south coast. 3. Background: The Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries were a series of seaplane services that operated between Portsmouth, Southsea, and the Isle of Wight during the early 20th century. These services provided an alternative to traditional ferry routes, allowing passengers to travel faster and enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline. 4. Detailed Description: The poster's design is both visually appealing and informative. The map of the south coast dominates the bottom half of the poster, highlighting the key locations served by the air ferry service, including Portsmouth, Southsea, and the Isle of Wight. The upper portion of the poster showcases a striking image of a passenger plane, G-ABVB, in flight against a clear blue sky. The plane's wings are spread wide, emphasizing the freedom and excitement of air travel. 5. Text: The text accompanying the image reads, "Save Time, See More, Give Your Holiday a Flying Start. Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd." Below the image, a key outlines the various routes served by the air ferry service, with prices listed for each. The poster's overall design effectively conveys the speed, convenience, and adventure of air travel during the early 20th century. 6. Conclusion: This Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries poster is a fascinating glimpse into the history of aviation and transportation. It showcases the allure of air travel during a time when it was still a novelty and offers a glimpse into the past, when the skies were just beginning to be explored for commercial travel.
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