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Handley Page HP.42W Western G-AAXE Hengist
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Handley Page HP.42W Western G-AAXE Hengist
Handley Page HP.42W Western G-AAXE Hengist (msn 42/7) of Imperial Airways Ltd. on the apron at Croydon Airport, with passenger viewing the aircraft before boarding. Hengist was the seventh Western to be built, entering service on 23 April 1930 and remaining in service until damaged by fire on 31 May 1937 at Karachi Airport, India (now Pakistan). Date: 1930s
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This black and white photograph captures a moment from the early era of commercial aviation, featuring an impressive four-engine biplane named "HENGIST" operated by Imperial Airways London. The aircraft's large fuselage and multiple propellers suggest it was designed for long-distance flights, characteristic of the period when airlines were expanding their international routes. A small group of individuals is gathered around the base of the mobile stairway leading up to the aircraft's forward entry hatch. Among them are ground crew members identifiable by their uniforms, as well as what appear to be passengers or officials dressed in civilian attire typical of the time period, including suits and overcoats. The scene takes place on an open tarmac under a cloudy sky that provides soft lighting conditions, highlighting details such as the textured surface of the airplane's metal skin and its intricate network of support struts between wings. A flag can be seen fluttering atop one wing, indicating either company affiliation or national identity. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for a pioneering age in air travel when flying was an exclusive experience reserved for a few adventurous souls and marked by luxury and ceremony far removed from today’s mass transit nature.
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