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Imperial Airways Passenger Aeroplane - Silver Wing de luxe
Imperial Airways Passenger Aeroplane - Silver Wing de luxe City of Birmingham. (1926) - Armstrong Whitworth Argosy - crashed at Aswan, Egypt on 16th June 1931 (no fatalities). Date: 1926
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Airways Biplane Birmingham Deluxe Luxe Wing 1926
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1. Title: "Imperial Airways' Silver Wing de Luxe: A Vintage Biplane of the Roaring Twenties" This evocative photograph captures the elegance and sophistication of the Imperial Airways' Silver Wing de Luxe biplane, a stunning aviation marvel of the 1920s. The aircraft, registered as G-EGIP and named "City of Birmingham," is an Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, a British-built two-engine biplane designed for long-distance air travel. The Silver Wing de Luxe, with its sleek silver wings and luxurious interior, represented the pinnacle of aviation technology and comfort during the 1920s. The biplane's spacious cabin, adorned with plush upholstery and elegant woodwork, provided passengers with a level of comfort and luxury previously unheard of in air travel. Despite its impressive appearance, the Silver Wing de Luxe had a tragic end. On June 16, 1931, the aircraft crashed at Aswan, Egypt, while on a flight from London to Cape Town. Remarkably, there were no fatalities reported during the incident. This photograph, taken in 1926, serves as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the aviation industry during the Roaring Twenties. The Silver Wing de Luxe embodied the spirit of adventure and progress, as it connected people across vast distances and brought the world closer together. The image invites us to reflect on the rich history of aviation and the remarkable advancements that have shaped our world. It is a captivating reminder of the past, as well as a source of inspiration for the future. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Keywords: Imperial Airways, passenger aeroplane, Silver Wing de Luxe, City of Birmingham, Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, biplane, 1926, 1920s, 20s, twenties, history, historical, aviation, aircraft, vintage, luxury, travel, Roaring Twenties, G-EGIP, Egypt, Aswan.
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