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John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon
John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon, later Lord Brabazon of Tara, 1884-1964, makes the first official air freight flight in 1909. The pig was secured in a waste-paper basket which was attached to the fuselage of a Short biplane. Date: 1964
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1884 1964 Brabazon Cuthbert Freight Makes Moore Official Secured Tara Theodore Waste
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In this historic photograph, taken in the year 1909, John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon, later known as Lord Brabazon of Tara (1884-1964), makes the first official air freight flight. The daring aviator, who was a pioneer in aviation technology and innovation, secured a pig in a waste-paper basket and attached it to the fuselage of a Short biplane. This groundbreaking experiment marked a significant milestone in the development of air transport, demonstrating the potential for airplanes to carry cargo in addition to passengers. Lord Brabazon, a British peer and engineer, was a visionary who saw the future of aviation and was determined to push the boundaries of what was possible. His pioneering spirit led him to make numerous contributions to the field, including designing and building the first all-metal monoplane in the UK and serving as the President of the Royal Aeronautical Society. This photograph, taken in 1964, captures a moment in history when Lord Brabazon's innovative thinking and fearless determination paved the way for the modern air freight industry. The image shows the Short biplane, with the waste-paper basket securely attached to the fuselage, ready for takeoff with the pig inside. The pig, a humble cargo, symbolizes the beginning of a new era in transportation, one that would revolutionize the way goods are moved around the world.
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