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R100 on her maiden flight in the morning of 16 December 1929
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R100 on her maiden flight in the morning of 16 December 1929
R100 on her maiden flight in the morning of 16 December 1929. After departing Howden she flew slowly to York then set course for the Royal Airship Works at Cardington, Bedfordshire, cruising at around 50 mph (80 km/h) on four engines, and reached Cardington in two hours flight time. At the huge hangars at Cardington (some of which survive), two teams, the other led by the Air Ministry, competed to establish which was the better design in part via long demonstration flights
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R100 Embarks on its Historic Maiden Flight in 1929
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. In this photo print, we witness the awe-inspiring moment when the R100 airship took to the skies for its maiden flight on the morning of 16 December 1929. Departing from Howden, it gracefully soared through the crisp morning air towards York before setting course for Cardington, Bedfordshire. With a steady cruising speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) powered by four engines, this magnificent feat of engineering reached its destination at Cardington in just two hours. The colossal hangars at Cardington, some still standing today as a testament to aviation history, served as witnesses to this remarkable achievement. During these early years of aviation exploration, two teams - one led by the Air Ministry - competed fervently to establish which design was superior through extensive demonstration flights. However, let us not forget that this particular image focuses solely on celebrating R100's inaugural flight and does not mention any commercial use. As we gaze upon this photograph captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints collection, we are transported back in time to an era where passenger transport and travel were revolutionized by these majestic flying machines. This snapshot encapsulates both the excitement and wonder that surrounded aviation during the 1920s – an era defined by progress and boundless possibilities in aircraft design and technology.
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