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One sheet vintage travel poster for
Imperial Airways, specifically advertising flights to Switzerland.
Key Details of the Poster
Artist: The artwork was created by Theo Matejko (1893–1946), a renowned illustrator.
Date: It was originally published around 1935.
Subject Matter: It features a Short L.17 Scylla biplane (registration C-ACJK) flying over a snow-capped mountain range, likely the Alps. In a surreal and whimsical touch, a merman and mermaid are shown waving to the aircraft from the water below.
Historical Context: Imperial Airways was the early British commercial long-range airline, active from 1924 to 1939 before merging to eventually become British Airways. |
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