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Antikbar, 12.5 x 19.5
vintage travel poster for Imperial Airways, published around 1936. The poster advertises "Luxury in the new Empire Flying-Boats" and highlights the airline's routes across Europe, Africa, India, China, and Australia.
About the Poster
Airline: Imperial Airways was the early British long-range commercial airline, operating from 1924 to 1939, and was a predecessor to British Airways.
Aircraft: The poster depicts the spacious interior of a Short S.23 'C'-class Empire flying boat, which were large, four-engined monoplanes central to the airline's network connecting the British Empire.
Features: The aircraft were designed for passenger comfort, featuring a two-deck hull with passenger saloons and a promenade lounge on long-haul routes. They could carry 17 to 24 passengers and up to 1.5 tons of mail.
Artwork: The artwork aims to convey a sense of sophistication and adventure associated with air travel during the 1930s. The artist for this specific poster is Chandler. |
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