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Departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome Colombo
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Departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome Colombo
Departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome, Colombo, of the first Empire Air Mail service, 28 February 1938. Carried by a Waco YQC-6 biplane operated by Tata Air Lines, the 1, 900 mile service carried mail from Colombo through to Karachi. Date: 1938
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1938 Aerodrome Biplane Carried Colombo Departure Lines Mail Operated Tata Waco
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), on 28 February 1938. The historic scene marks the takeoff of the first Empire Air Mail service, which would carry mail over a distance of 1,900 miles from Colombo to Karachi. The flight was operated by Tata Air Lines and was carried out using a Waco YQC-6 biplane, a versatile and reliable aircraft of the era. The open-cockpit biplane, with its distinctive yellow and blue livery, taxis along the runway before lifting off, leaving a trail of dust in its wake. The departure of this flight represented a significant milestone in the development of air transport in the region, connecting two major cities and paving the way for more extensive airmail and passenger services in the future. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the courage and ingenuity of early aviators and the spirit of adventure that drove the growth of aviation in the pre-World War II era.
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