Description: 1957 Vintage Photo by KEYSTONE PRESS. The Britannia takes off from London Airport for her flight to Johannesburg, South Africa this morning. The first of many BOAC Britannia long range propeller-turbine air lines, left London Airport this morning for its first service flight to Johannesburg. The machine claimed to be the largest, quietest and most economical airliner flying anywhere in the world. The Bristol Type 175 Britannia was a British medium-to-long-range airliner built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1952 to fly across the British Empire. During development two prototypes were lost and the turboprop engines proved susceptible to inlet icing, which delayed entry into service while solutions were sought. British Overseas Airways Corporation was the British state-owned airline created in 1939 by the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. It continued operating overseas services throughout World War II. Photo measures approximately 8 X 6 inches. Part number: AAA17500 THERE ARE A FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS. ALL items are more than likely going to have condition wear (small creases, corner wear, etc...) due to age and touching. These photos were meant to be handled and were by the newspapers and other media outlets before we purchased them. THERE ARE SMALL SMUDGES THAT SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE REMOVED. SOMETIMES THE MARKINGS ON THE BACK CAN BE SEEN THROUGH ON THE FRONT. IT JUST DEPENDS ON THE THICKNESS OF THE PHOTO. EVERYTHING SHOWN ON FRONT/BACK OF THE ITEM IN THE LISTING IS INCLUDED. Please take a look at the front/back photos. THIS IS AN ACTUAL PHOTO NOT SCANS!! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE!!
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Arlington, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-08-15T00:05:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Date of Creation: 1950-1959
Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
