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R-101 Mooring
17th October 1929: An R101 airship on the mooring mast at Cardington, Bedford. (Photo by Puttnam /Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Media ID 11435554
1920 1929 Air Vehicle Airplane Bedford England Blimp Cardington England Black Mast Moored Portrait Aircraft Airship Air Transport Europe Top
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R-101 Mooring - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Airship Travel
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. This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the 17th of October, 1929. Standing tall against the English sky, an R101 airship is gracefully moored at Cardington, Bedford. The image captures the grandeur and elegance of this colossal aircraft that once dominated European skies. The R101 airship was a symbol of progress and innovation during its time. Its majestic presence evokes a sense of wonder as it hovers above the ground, tethered to its mooring mast. This portrait format allows us to appreciate every detail of this engineering marvel; from its sleek design to its vast size measuring an impressive 7474 meters long. In this timeless photograph by Puttnam from Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, we are transported back in time when air travel was still in its infancy. With no people visible within the frame, our focus is solely on this magnificent air vehicle that revolutionized transportation. As we gaze upon this archival piece, we can't help but imagine what it must have been like for those fortunate enough to embark on such an extraordinary journey aboard the R101 airship. This print serves as a reminder of how far aviation has come since then while also paying homage to an era where dreams took flight amidst the clouds over England's picturesque landscape.
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