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Crowds around the venue for the Flying Meeting
Filename: FA_Blackpool 1910 2.jpg
Size: 1000 x 674 (329KB)
Date: 11th July 2006
Source: FlightGlobal
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Crowds around the venue for the Flying Meeting
Every vantage point is taken up by the crowds around the venue for the Flying Meeting at Winter Gardens Flying Ground, Blackpool 1910
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Media ID 1572643
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the electric atmosphere surrounding the venue for the historic Flying Meeting at Winter Gardens Flying Ground in Blackpool, back in 1910. Every inch of available space is teeming with an enthusiastic crowd, eagerly anticipating a spectacle that would forever change the course of aviation history. As one's eyes wander across this remarkable image, it becomes evident that no vantage point has been left unclaimed by these passionate onlookers. From rooftops to balconies, and even perched atop trees, people have gathered from far and wide to witness this groundbreaking event. Their faces reflect a mix of excitement, awe, and perhaps a touch of trepidation as they prepare to witness man's daring attempt to conquer the skies. The sheer magnitude of this gathering speaks volumes about society's growing fascination with flight during this era. It symbolizes humanity's insatiable thirst for exploration and progress. The scene exudes an air of camaraderie as strangers come together under a shared passion for witnessing these magnificent flying machines take flight. In retrospect, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how far we've come since those early days of aviation. It reminds us that once upon a time, what we now consider routine was nothing short of miraculous. This snapshot freezes a moment in time when dreams took flight amidst cheers and applause—a testament to human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond imagination.
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