Home > Africa > Sudan > Khartoum
Scene with camel and plane at Khartoum Airport, Sudan
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Scene with camel and plane at Khartoum Airport, Sudan
Scene with camel and plane at Khartoum Airport, Sudan. The camel is pulling a trolley. The plane is a BEA/Ministry of Supply Vickers Viscount, prototype G-AHRF. Date: 1950
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14227344
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
1950 Airport Airways Anglo Arab Camel Colonialism Hangar Khartoum Ministry Prototype Pull Pulling Sudan Sudanese Supply Trolley Vickers Viscount
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph captured at Khartoum Airport in Sudan during the 1950s, the fusion of ancient and modern modes of transportation is vividly depicted. A camel, a symbol of the region's rich history and cultural heritage, is seen pulling a trolley, while in the background, a British European Airways (BEA) Vickers Viscount prototype plane, registration number G-AHRF, is parked in the hangar. The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, a British protectorate from 1898 to 1956, was a significant part of the European colonial empire in Africa. The introduction of modern aviation technology in the region marked a turning point in the transportation sector, providing faster and more efficient means of travel compared to traditional methods like camel caravans. The BEA Viscount, a twin-engine turboprop airliner, was a groundbreaking aircraft of the 1950s, revolutionizing air travel with its advanced design and capabilities. This prototype, G-AHRF, was a precursor to the successful Viscount series that would go on to serve numerous airlines worldwide. The image of a camel pulling a trolley alongside a modern aeroplane encapsulates the transitional period in the history of transportation in Sudan and the Middle East. The juxtaposition of these two distinct modes of transportation highlights the intersection of the old and the new, reflecting the complex and intriguing history of the region during the colonial era.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
