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Filename: aerofilms_c14262.jpg

Size: 4927 x 3821 (5.4MB)

Date: 22nd December 2009

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive Aerofilms C

Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work

Source: English Heritage Images

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Crash EPW000213

Crashed aircraft. People in rowing boat investigating the wreckage. AVRO504K in Southwark boating lake, March 1920. From a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

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Media ID 1900027

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Aeroplane Air Craft Air Plane Bi Plane


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Air planes (OLD)

> Historic Images > Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006)

> Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s > Photos of the 1920s

> Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s

> Transport > Aircraft > Biplanes

> Transport > Ships and boats > Inland boating


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the aftermath of a dramatic event that unfolded in March 1920. The image showcases a crashed AVRO504K aircraft resting on the tranquil waters of Southwark boating lake, while a group of curious individuals aboard a rowing boat investigate the wreckage. The scene is both haunting and mesmerizing, as it captures the juxtaposition between man-made machinery and the serenity of nature. The twisted metal frame of the biplane stands as a testament to human ingenuity and its vulnerability when faced with unforeseen circumstances. One cannot help but wonder about the events leading up to this fateful crash; what caused it? Were there any casualties? These questions remain unanswered, leaving room for speculation and imagination. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its historical value but also in its ability to transport us back to an era where aviation was still in its infancy. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then, both technologically and in terms of safety measures. Preserved within this Aerofilms Collection print, this snapshot from our past invites us to reflect upon our own progress while paying homage to those who paved the way for modern aviation.

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