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This vintage advertisement showcases the Short Sunderland, a robust and versatile flying boat that was once the pinnacle of maritime aviation. The image captures the aircraft just as it touches down on the water's surface, sending up an impressive spray of sea foam. Its sleek design and powerful engines are highlighted against a backdrop of calm seas and a distant landmass under a partly cloudy sky. This majestic machine symbolizes an era when air travel was still in its adventurous infancy, with flying boats like the Sunderland providing critical services ranging from military operations to long-distance mail delivery. The text below reinforces its status as "The supreme Flying Boat," produced by Short Brothers of England, proudly noted as "THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED AIRCRAFT COMPANY IN THE WORLD."
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