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Swansea Airport. The first passenger from Swansea to London on the inaugural flight
Swansea Airport.
The first passenger from Swansea to London on the inaugural flight from Swansea airport yesterday.
Councillor W.T. Mainwaring Hughes. He is seen here having his ticket checked by Mr.W.W. Siversion.
16th June 1959
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
Wales
Media ID 21915226
© Mirrorpix
1959 Councillor Memory Lane Swansea Swansea Airport Welsh
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Swansea Airport poster print from Media Storehouse. This nostalgic piece features an image of the historic moment when the first passenger, Councillor W.T. Mainwaring Hughes, boarded the inaugural flight from Swansea to London, as captured by the Western Mail Archive from Memory Lane Prints. Relive the excitement of that day and add a touch of Swansea's aviation history to your home or office decor.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Swansea Airport Takes Flight - A Historic Journey to Remember
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 16th of June, 1959. Swansea Airport is abuzz with excitement as it embarks on its inaugural flight from Swansea to London. The first passenger to embark on this momentous journey was none other than Councillor W. T. Mainwaring Hughes. Captured in this timeless image, we see Councillor Hughes standing tall and proud as he has his ticket checked by Mr. W. W. Siversion, an airport official ensuring a smooth departure for the historic flight. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the anticipation and significance of that day. The year 1959 marked a turning point in aviation history for Wales, as Swansea Airport became a gateway connecting communities and opening doors to new opportunities. As Councillor Hughes boarded the aircraft, he not only symbolized progress but also represented the hopes and dreams of countless others who would follow in his footsteps. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come since that fateful day in the 1950s when air travel was still relatively novel and exclusive. It invites us to reflect upon our shared heritage while celebrating Swansea's contribution to Welsh aviation history. Let this remarkable image transport you back in time, allowing you to relive that extraordinary moment when Swansea took flight towards new horizons - forever etching itself into memory lane.
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