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In this historical advert from Vickers Limited, attention is drawn to the "VICKERS 'VIMY-COMMERCIAL'," an airplane capable of transporting passengers or cargo over long distances. This image captures a moment when aviation was transitioning into a viable commercial industry following World War I. The text boasts that it can carry up to ten tons of mail or freight with endurance lasting five hours—a testament to technological advancements at that time. With its bold lettering and central illustration framed by details about other products like flying boats for military use, this advertisement serves as a window into post-war aspirations where companies like Vickers were repurposing wartime innovations for peacetime progress.
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