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Flying Boat Pier EAW020642
Filename: EAW020642.jpg
Size: 4340 x 4356 (8.9MB)
Date: 3rd March 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
© Historic England Archive
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Flying Boat Pier EAW020642
The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Flying Boat Maintenance Base and Pier, Hythe, Hampshire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 19 1948
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Media ID 13317130
© Historic England Archive
Aircraft Harbour Maritime Pier Seaplane
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment frozen in time at the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Flying Boat Maintenance Base and Pier in Hythe, Hampshire. Taken by Aerofilms Ltd in 1948, this remarkable image showcases the maritime marvels of seaplane aviation against the backdrop of a serene sea and bustling harbor. The Flying Boat Pier stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess, serving as both a maintenance hub for these magnificent aircraft and an iconic landmark on the coast. The pier stretches out into the water with unwavering determination, inviting us to imagine the countless takeoffs and landings it has witnessed over its years of service. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, our eyes are drawn to the sleek lines of seaplanes resting on calm waters. These aerial vessels symbolize freedom and exploration, their wings poised for flight like birds ready to soar across vast oceans. It is impossible not to feel a sense of awe when contemplating how these flying boats connected distant lands during an era when air travel was still considered extraordinary. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print encapsulates an important chapter in aviation history while also celebrating Britain's rich maritime heritage. It serves as a reminder that progress is built upon innovation and daring dreams that defy limitations. Let this image transport you back to an era where man conquered both sky and sea – where imagination took flight from sturdy piers like this one – forever etching its mark on our collective
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