13848121

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13848121

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 Westland Aircraft Works, showcasing their expertise in both military and commercial aircraft construction. The image features an early biplane with the registration "G-EARV, " indicative of the era's aviation technology. The text emphasizes the rapid advancement in commercial aircraft development and highlights Westland's ability to design and construct machines for all types of branches of government and new designs. The ad notes that consulting information and experience gained in designing are crucial to meeting standards, suggesting that Westland has a wealth of knowledge at its disposal. It also stresses the importance of maintaining efficient aircraft industry as vital to national security and commercial enterprise. Westland boasts an expert staff positioned to offer aircraft specifications from foreign governments and dominion authorities, implying international reach. Additionally, it mentions having a fully equipped 4-foot Wind Channel available for model experiments, which was likely cutting-edge technology at the time this advertisement was produced. At the bottom, it declares itself "THE IDEAL FACTORY FOR AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION" while identifying its location as Yeovil—a town known historically for its association with aerospace engineering—and noting that it is a branch of Petters Limited. The overall style suggests this ad dates back to the early part of the 20th century when aviation was rapidly developing into what would become a critical component of global transportation infrastructure.

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