C W A Scotts second wife, Greta, receiving telegrams

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C W A Scotts second wife, Greta, receiving telegrams

C.W.A. Scotts second wife, Greta, receiving telegrams of congratulations after his winning of the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race. 1 October 1936

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Congratulations Greta Johannesburg Portsmouth Receiving Schlesinger Scotts Telegrams Winning 1936

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, Greta Scotts, the second wife of renowned aviator C.W.A. Scott, is seen in the comfort of her home, surrounded by a flurry of telegrams. The date is October 1, 1936, and the reason for this outpouring of congratulatory messages is the recent victory of her husband in the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg air race. The Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race was a significant event in the history of aviation, marking the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Europe to Africa. C.W.A. Scott, an accomplished pilot and record-breaker, had embarked on this daring journey with his navigator, Tom Campbell Black, on September 28, 1936, aboard their aircraft, the "G-AFCS Southern Cross." Greta, with a beaming smile, holds up one of the telegrams for the photographer, her eyes reflecting a sense of pride and excitement. The room is filled with the hum of telegraph machines, sending and receiving messages, as the news of Scott's triumph spreads across the globe. Planes, the symbol of modern transportation and innovation, are depicted in the background, adding to the aviation theme of the image. This photograph captures a moment of historic significance, as Greta receives the news of her husband's groundbreaking achievement. The telegrams serve as a testament to the widespread admiration and support for C.W.A. Scott and his daring exploits in the realm of aviation. The image is a poignant reminder of the thrill and excitement that came with the early days of air travel and the indomitable human spirit that drove pioneers like C.W.A. Scott to push the boundaries of what was thought possible.

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