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This is a vintage advertisement featuring two aircraft, with the upper part of the image showing an older biplane flying over an ocean and the lower part displaying a more modern monoplane. The text reads "THEY WERE A SUCCESS" in large bold letters at the top, followed by a narrative that commemorates aviation pioneers Alcock and Brown who braved harsh conditions to cross the Atlantic in their Vickers Vimy aircraft. It mentions that such endeavors could have been futile if not for reliable instruments like those provided by Kelvin Hughes. Below this story, separated by three dots (an ellipsis), is another statement: ". . . AS ARE THEIR SUCCESSORS. " This section highlights how contemporary flights across the Atlantic require even more precise instrumentation, referencing recent achievements by Royal Air Force Canberra jets equipped with up-to-date flight instruments. The advertisement promotes Kelvin & Hughes (Aviation) Limited based in Bainsbridge & Basingstoke and includes their logo—a stylized representation of a compass rose—alongside contact information for Smiths Aircraft Instruments Ltd. , which has locations listed as London - New York - Toronto - Sydney - Johannesburg. Overall, this ad aims to connect historical feats of aviation with present-day technological advancements while marketing its precision instruments essential for safe and successful air navigation.

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