A Farman Waterplane - Grahame White Aviation Waterplane Tour
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A Farman Waterplane - Grahame White Aviation Waterplane Tour
A Farman Waterplane - Grahame White Aviation Daily Mail Waterplane Tour of 1912 Date: 1912
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70hp Biplane Daily Farman Flat Grahame Inset Mail Seaplane Sep15 Waterplane
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This photograph captures the essence of aviation history with an image of a Farman Waterplane during Grahame White's Aviation Waterplane Tour of 1912. The tour, organized by renowned British aviator and pioneer, Frederick Rutledge Grahame-White, showcased the capabilities of seaplanes and their potential for flight over water. In the foreground, a Farman Waterplane, a biplane design with a distinctive flat-bottomed hull, takes center stage. Powered by a 70hp engine, this early flying boat was a marvel of engineering for its time. The pilot, dressed in a leather flying helmet and goggles, gazes intently towards the horizon, ready for takeoff. The waterplane's wings are adorned with the Daily Mail logo, reflecting the partnership between the newspaper and Grahame-White for the tour. The inset portrait of Grahame-White, wearing a flat cap and a serious expression, adds a personal touch to the image. The background is filled with onlookers, eagerly watching the demonstration. The date, 1912, is etched into the image, reminding us of the early days of aviation and the groundbreaking achievements that marked the beginning of the era of seaplanes. This photograph, with its crisp details and rich history, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the impossible seemed possible, and the future of flight was being written in the skies above.
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