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Poster Print : Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). Artist: GPO
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Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). Artist: GPO
Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). The mail is brought from London to the aerodrome in streamlined cars painted blue to distinguish the airmail. The worlds first scheduled airmail post service took place in the United Kingdom between Hendon, North London, and Windsor, Berkshire, on 9 September, 1911, as part of the celebrations for King George Vs coronation. Imperial Airways was an early British commercial long-range air transport company, operating from 1924 to 1939. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Imperial Airways poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, captured in 1936 (or possibly 1937) by the renowned artist GPO, portrays the bustling activity at Croydon Airport as mail is meticulously loaded onto an Imperial Airways liner. The mail is transported from London to the aerodrome in blue-painted streamlined cars, a testament to the efficiency and innovation of the era. Bring the golden age of aviation into your home or office with this stunning, authentic poster print.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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Loading Mails on Board an Imperial Airways Liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937)
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment in the history of aviation and communication. Taken at Croydon Airport, London, around 1936-1937, it showcases the loading of mails onto an Imperial Airways liner. The artist behind this remarkable image is GPO. The scene unfolds with streamlined blue cars delivering mail from London to the aerodrome. These distinctively painted vehicles symbolize the significance of airmail in connecting people across vast distances. It was in the United Kingdom that the world's first scheduled airmail post service took place back in 1911 during King George V's coronation celebrations. Imperial Airways played a crucial role as an early British commercial long-range air transport company from 1924 to 1939. This photograph offers a glimpse into their operations and highlights their contribution to revolutionizing transportation and communication during this era. The image also features other elements such as aircraft, planes, airport infrastructure including control towers, and men involved in managing this intricate process of loading mails onto airplanes. Preserved through time by Clarence Winchester for his book "Wonders of World Aviation" this print serves as a testament to Britain's pioneering spirit in aviation and its commitment to advancing global connectivity through innovative means.
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