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The England team leave for Rio, Brazil for the 1950 World Cup finals
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The England team leave for Rio, Brazil for the 1950 World Cup finals
The England team leave for Rio, Brazil for the 1950 World Cup finals.
Stanley Mortenson and Billy Wright are pictured here with air hostess Neuza De Almeida.
June 1950
Warner
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21426881
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to June 1950, as the England team embarks on a momentous journey to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the highly anticipated World Cup finals. The image captures two iconic figures of English football history, Stanley Mortenson and Billy Wright, accompanied by the enchanting air hostess Neuza De Almeida. As they stand amidst the bustling airport scene of the 1950s, their expressions reveal a mix of excitement and determination. Dressed in their official England team attire, these talented footballers exude confidence and pride. Their presence alone commands attention from fellow travelers passing by. Neuza De Almeida adds an element of glamour to this historic moment. Her elegant stewardess uniform perfectly complements her radiant smile as she stands beside Mortenson and Wright. It is evident that she embodies both grace and professionalism - qualities befitting an ambassador for international travel during that era. This photograph not only immortalizes a significant event in sports history but also encapsulates the spirit of camaraderie between athletes and those who support them along their journey. As they prepare to represent their nation on one of football's grandest stages, Mortenson, Wright, and De Almeida symbolize unity across borders through sport. Warner's expertly captured image serves as a timeless reminder of this remarkable chapter in English football lore – when dreams were set alight at airports worldwide before taking flight towards glory on foreign soil.
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