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This image is a vintage advertisement for the Gloster Meteor, highlighting its achievement of flying from Paris to London in just 23 minutes. The ad proudly proclaims "GLOSTER DOES IT AGAIN!!!" at the top, followed by "PARIS-LONDON" and then boldly features the flight time of "23 mins. " Below the central illustration of the aircraft, which showcases its sleek design and twin-engine configuration, there's additional text that reads: "On December 18th Mr. J. Bridge flew from Paris to Croydon in a standard Gloster Meteor IV. , setting up a new unofficial record of 23 minutes 7 seconds. " The bottom part of the ad includes large text stating "GLOSTER METEOR" with an emphasis on Rolls-Royce Derwent engines, suggesting they are key to this impressive performance. Finally, it mentions that Gloster Aircraft is a branch of Hawker Siddeley Aircraft Co. , Ltd. The overall layout and style reflect mid-20th century advertising aesthetics with bold typography meant to capture attention and emphasize speed and technological advancement.
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