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The image shows a vintage advertisement for the Sperry Automatic Pilot, an early form of autopilot technology for aircraft. The text at the top reads "NEW YORK LONDON (ENGLAND) NEW YORK FLOWN WITH THE SPERRY AUTOMATIC PILOT, " suggesting that this technology was used to fly between New York and London. A quote from someone named Merrill states: "The SPERRY PILOT was worth its weight in gold, " implying strong endorsement and satisfaction with the product's performance. Below the main text, there is contact information provided for those interested in more details about the Sperry Automatic Pilot. It directs inquiries to "THE SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. LTD. " located on Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, with a telephone number listed as well. At the bottom corners of the advertisement are logos or emblems that read "SPERRY" along with slogans like “for SAFETY and SECURITY. ” This ad likely dates back to an era when commercial air travel was still developing and technological advancements such as automatic pilots were significant selling points for airlines and manufacturers due to their potential to improve safety and reliability during flights.
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