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This is a vintage advertisement for the Gipsy Major engine, highlighting its reliability and performance. The ad features a bold headline stating "A Second-hand GIPSY MAJOR was fitted to Mr H. L. Brook's MILES FALCON. " It showcases an impressive achievement where this particular engine, number 5050, helped lower the Australia-England solo record when installed in the Miles Falcon aircraft piloted by Mr. Brook. The route taken by Mr. Brook from Port Darwin to Lympne is outlined on a map of Africa and parts of Europe in the background, with notable stopovers marked along the way such as Reading Aerodrome and Kidron Valley (misspelled as 'Kedroue'). The journey took place on April 13th, 1935, lasting 7 days, 19 hours and 50 minutes. Below the map are additional details about the engine's history: it was built in December 1932 and had previously been used to cross the South Atlantic in February 1933. This narrative emphasizes that this same model of engine is widely used across various aircrafts around the world due to its "sheer reliability. " At bottom left corner there's mention of de Havilland Aircraft Co. , Ltd. , builders of 'the Comet, ' located at Hatfield Aerodrome, Hertfordshire – suggesting that they are also associated with manufacturing or servicing these reliable engines. The overall message conveys trust in second-hand equipment when maintained properly can still achieve remarkable feats—a testament to both pilot skill and engineering excellence.

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