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Aerial drawing room for Air Minister. Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare left
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Aerial drawing room for Air Minister. Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare left
Aerial drawing room for Air Minister.
Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare left Croydon Aerodrome to fly to the International Air Exhibition at Gothenburg, Sweden. A Napier DH4 express has been converted into an aerial drawing room for the occasion.
Sir Samuel and Lady Hoare going aboard the aerial Pullman.
3 August 1923
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This print captures a momentous occasion in aviation history. It showcases Sir Samuel Hoare, the Air Minister, and his wife Lady Maud Hoare as they embark on an extraordinary journey from Croydon Aerodrome to the International Air Exhibition in Gothenburg, Sweden. The image showcases a remarkable transformation of a Napier DH4 express plane into an aerial drawing room specifically for this occasion. The couple can be seen boarding the luxurious "aerial Pullman" which serves as their airborne living space during the flight. This unique concept demonstrates both innovation and opulence, highlighting how air travel was evolving rapidly in the early twentieth century. Sir Samuel Hoare's prominent role within the aviation industry is evident through this photograph. As one of Europe's most influential personalities at that time, he played a pivotal role in shaping policies and advancements related to flight. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this historic snapshot, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in an era when air travel was still considered extraordinary. Preserved by Central News, this image provides us with valuable insights into not only the technological progress but also the glamour associated with early aviation adventures
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