13832225

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

13832225

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

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© Aviation Ancestry

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage advertisement for the Miles Hawk, an aircraft from the early 20th century. The ad features two pricing options: £450 for a two-seater version and £550 for a three-seater with brakes, both labeled as "COMPLETE. " A small image at the top shows a side view of the airplane with people around it, suggesting its scale and design. The text emphasizes that this aircraft is "the safest and easiest machine to fly—does not stall or spin, " highlighting safety features important to potential buyers at that time. It also mentions low running costs and easy maintenance. The company behind this product is Phillips & Powis Aircraft (Reading) Ltd. , known as manufacturers of Hawk aircraft and Cirrus engines based at Reading Aerodrome in Woodley. Interested customers are invited to write in for an illustrated folder, indicating how marketing materials were distributed before digital technology. Overall, the ad captures a moment in aviation history when flying was becoming more accessible to private individuals and smaller businesses, reflecting both technological advancement and societal changes towards personal transportation during that era.

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