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This is a vintage advertisement for the "Bristol" Freighters, highlighting their use in French Indo-China. The ad features the Bristol Aeroplane Company's logo at the top—a shield with an anchor and wings, symbolizing aviation and maritime strength. Below it, bold text reads "In Indo-China they fly 'Bristol' Freighters. " The upper half of the image shows a map-like outline of French Indo-China (present-day Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia), emphasizing the regional operation of these aircraft. Two black-and-white photographs are included to showcase the versatility of these planes. The top photo displays a Bristol Freighter with its nose doors open, revealing ample space inside for cargo or vehicles like cars or trucks. This demonstrates how goods could be easily loaded directly into the plane. The bottom photo captures an interior view where passengers are comfortably seated along both sides within what appears to be a converted freighter cabin—indicating that these planes were not only used for cargo but could also transport people when fitted with seating arrangements. Accompanying text explains that these versatile aircraft can convert from a 3-ton capacity freight carrier to a fixed-configuration passenger craft capable of carrying both passengers and all types of parcels. It highlights their robust design by noting that "Bristol" Type 170 aircraft reliably demonstrate their ability to handle all kinds of air traffic. Finally, at the bottom is promotional text stating: "'Bristol' Freighters operate regularly in more than twelve countries, " followed by company information: "THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE COMPANY LIMITED ENGLAND. " This serves as testament to their global presence and reliability across various nations.
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