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Grahame White and passenger seen here getting into the float plane "
Grahame White and passenger seen here getting into the float plane " Wake Up England" during a Daily Mail sponsored tour of seaside towns to promote avaition in the United Kingdom. 27th July 1912
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Daily Mirror
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England
Media ID 21569306
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Biplane Pioneer Seaplane Swimming Costume 1910s
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the early 20th century, specifically July 27th, 1912. The image captures aviation pioneer Grahame White and his passenger as they prepare to embark on an extraordinary adventure. Both men exude a sense of excitement and determination as they confidently make their way into the float plane named "Wake Up England". Sponsored by the Daily Mail, this tour aimed to promote aviation in the United Kingdom during a time when it was still considered a novelty. The biplane showcased in the photograph represents not only technological progress but also symbolizes dreams taking flight. As our eyes wander through this snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but notice how different things were back then. Men dressed impeccably even for such daring escapades, with Grahame White donning a suit while his passenger sports what appears to be a swimming costume – perhaps an indication of their adventurous spirit. This image serves as a reminder of the courage and audacity displayed by those who paved the way for modern aviation. It encapsulates an era where pioneers like Grahame White fearlessly pushed boundaries and defied gravity's constraints. Memory Lane Prints has once again captured history with breathtaking precision through this remarkable print that transports us back over a century ago.
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