Imperial Airways aeroplane, 1931 C014 / 0463
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Imperial Airways aeroplane, 1931 C014 / 0463
Imperial Airways aeroplane. Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.42 biplane Hanno in October 1931 at Semakh on the Sea of Galilee, being refuelled by Shell Oil company mobile fuel tanks prior to departure. This area was part of Palestine at the time, and is now part of Israel. Imperial Airways (1924 to 1939) was among the first to establish new routes and regular long-range commercial flights across the British Empire. Photographed by the American Colony Photo Department, based in Jerusalem. This aeroplane is operating on a route from the sea of Galilee, following the Jordan Valley down to the Dead Sea and Jericho
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1900s 1930s 1931 Aeroplane Aircraft Airplane Arab Arabic Aviation Aviator Aviators Biplane Commercial Desert Early Fuel Fuelling Ground Crew Israel Israeli Long Range Middle East Middle Eastern October Palestine Passenger Passengers Pilot Pilots Preparations Preparing Propeller Propellers Refueling Refuelling Shell Tourist Tourists Transport Transportation Wing Winged Wings Worker Workers British Mandate Fuel Tanker Hanno Imperial Airways Mandatory Palestine Palestinian Semakh
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history when Imperial Airways, one of the pioneering airlines of its time, operated their Handley Page H. P. 42 biplane named Hanno in October 1931. The aircraft is seen at Semakh on the Sea of Galilee, which was part of Palestine back then and is now a part of Israel. In this remarkable image, we witness the meticulous preparations taking place before departure as Shell Oil company mobile fuel tanks refuel the aeroplane. It showcases the collaboration between aviation technology and oil industry advancements during that era. The photograph was taken by the American Colony Photo Department based in Jerusalem, adding to its historical significance. This particular flight route took passengers from the Sea of Galilee through Jordan Valley down to destinations like Jericho and Dead Sea. The image portrays not only an impressive feat of early commercial aviation but also highlights various elements such as desert landscapes, diverse human presence including pilots and ground crew members representing different ethnicities (Caucasian aviators alongside Arab workers), technological marvels like propellers and wings, as well as tourists eagerly awaiting their journey. With its monochrome charm capturing every detail with precision, this print offers a glimpse into an important chapter in Middle Eastern aviation history during the early 20th century.
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