Handley Page Type W air liner
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Handley Page Type W air liner
Passengers boarding a Handley Page Type W air liner. Image from Mrs Strangs Travel Play Book published c.1920.Date: circa 1915
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Boarding Handley Passengers Strangs Liner
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This image, taken circa 1915, showcases the excitement and novelty of early air travel as passengers board a Handley Page Type W airship. Published in Mrs. Strang's Travel Play Book around 1920, this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past when air travel was still a new and thrilling experience. The Handley Page Type W, a British rigid airship, was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. With a length of 187 feet and a capacity to carry up to 40 passengers, it represented a significant step forward in airship design and technology. In this photograph, we see a crowd of passengers, both men and women, eagerly making their way towards the airship's entrance. Their expressions convey a mix of anticipation and apprehension, reflecting the unique blend of adventure and uncertainty that came with early aviation. The ground crew, dressed in their uniforms, stand ready to assist, ensuring a smooth boarding process. The Handley Page Type W airship, with its distinctive shape and elegant design, looms in the background, dwarfing the passengers and creating a sense of awe and wonder. The image serves as a reminder of the transformative power of technology and the human spirit, as people ventured into the skies for the first time, leaving their fears behind and embracing the thrill of flight.
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