13885712

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13885712

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 32338198

© Aviation Ancestry

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage advertisement for Castrol Motor Oil, emphasizing its association with aviation success. The headline "KING'S CUP" is prominently displayed at the top, followed by "Air Race Circuit of Great Britain Handicap, July 13-14. " Below this header, it states "AGAIN WON ON WAKEFIELD, " indicating that the King's Cup was won using Wakefield's product. The ad lists the winners of the King's Cup in 1922: Captain F. L. Barnard in first place and Mr. E. D. Ayre in second place; both utilized Castrol oil. An additional achievement highlighted is the AERIAL DERBY (contested 7 times), which was also won on Castrol every time. The main body of text emphasizes that since 1909 every British air record has been made on Castrol oil, reinforcing their dominance in aviation lubricants. At the bottom left corner are details about C. C. Wakefield & Co. , Ltd. , affiliated with British firms Specdatis & Leblancz Ltd. , suggesting international partnerships or distribution networks. On the right side of the ad are specifics about two race winners: - WINNER: Mr. Frank T. Courtney flying a Siddeley 'Siskin' powered by a 325 h. p Siddeley 'Jaguar. ' - SECOND: Major A. J Cobham flying a D. H. 9 with a 450 h. p Napier 'Lion. ' Both instances note that these aircraft were "Both on CASTROL, " again linking their victories to using Castrol products. Overall, this advertisement from an unspecified year aims to promote Castrol Motor Oil as an essential component for competitive and record-breaking aviation achievements.

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