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This is a vintage advertisement for the Gloster Meteor, showcasing its achievement as the first jet aircraft to complete a cross-country flight at over 600 mph. The ad features bold typography arranged in dynamic alignment with the silhouette of the Meteor jet itself, casting a shadow across an abstract representation of terrain or clouds. Atop this graphic element are details about the flight: "On Thursday, January 5th, Squadron Leader (S/L) J. R. D. 'Bob' Braham flew from Castel Idris (Gwynedd) to Westcott aerodrome and completed most of his 103 continental miles like no man before him – on both occasions he was flying against strong headwinds and yet achieved speeds that have never before been recorded by any type - over 600 m. p. h. " The compass rose symbol in the upper right corner suggests navigation and speed, while phrases such as "THE MAGNETIC FLIGHT" add to the mystique and technological prowess being advertised. Below this narrative is another layer of text reading "WIND 245° BF STRONG (NO TAIL WIND), " emphasizing that despite adverse weather conditions there was no tailwind assistance during this record-breaking flight. Finally, prominently displayed at the bottom are larger letters spelling out "GLOSTER METEOR, " with smaller text underneath identifying GLOSTER AIRCRAFT as part of Hawker Siddeley Aircraft Co. , Ltd. , thereby branding it within its corporate family. The overall design conveys excitement about aviation progress during an era when breaking airspeed records was synonymous with national pride and technological advancement.
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