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Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935
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Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935
Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935. The Control Tower of Croydon Airport, also known as London Terminal Aerodrome or London Airport. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]
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Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935
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. This print takes us back to the 1930s, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of aviation at Croydon Airport, also known as London Terminal Aerodrome or London Airport. The image showcases the iconic Control Tower, an architectural marvel that served as the nerve center for air traffic control and communication between ground officers and pilots soaring through the skies. Against a monochrome backdrop, we see a solitary figure standing atop this magnificent structure. A man dressed in period attire gazes out over the vast expanse of runways and aircraft parked below. His presence symbolizes both authority and dedication to ensuring safe flights for all those who pass through this historic aerodrome. The photograph's composition highlights not only the scale of this impressive building but also its significance within the realm of air transport during that era. It invites us to imagine what it must have been like for these officers to maintain constant contact with flying pilots amidst ever-changing weather conditions and technological limitations. Preserved within the pages of 'Our Wonderful World, ' Volume IV edited by J. A. Hammerton, this vintage print captures a moment frozen in time—a testament to human ingenuity and progress in aviation history. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then while honoring those who paved the way for modern air travel.
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