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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image features an advertisement or a promotional print celebrating the return of the "Short Singapore, " an all-metal flying boat. The central focus is on the phrase "Back home" in bold, stylized lettering, indicating the successful completion of a significant journey. Below this headline is a telegram from Sir Alan Cobham, K. B. E. , acknowledging his safe arrival after a 23, 000-mile flight across Africa. The bottom portion of the image displays what appears to be an actual telegram with text that reads: "POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. " It's dated and has various markings typical for telegrams of that era. The message within this section congratulates Short Brothers Rochester on their marvelous seaplane and praises its performance during Sir Charles Wakefield's survey round Africa. It mentions how well it managed eighty landings and takeoffs without difficulty despite challenging conditions. The note ends by highlighting that the aircraft returns as airworthy as when it began its African flight six months earlier. At the very bottom, there is additional text identifying Short Bros. (Rochester & Bedford) Limited located in Rochester, Kent. Overall, this image serves not only as an advertisement for Short Brothers' aviation achievements but also commemorates a notable feat in early aviation history associated with long-distance travel and exploration by aircraft.
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