1952 Press Photo Blackburn Universal Freighter Airplane In Hampshire, England

Description: Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. 1952 Press Photo Blackburn Universal Freighter Airplane In Hampshire, England This is an original press photo. Troops, Buses, Excavators, All Take Wings in 1,000 Yards. The Blackburn Universal Freighter, a four-engined propeller-driven aerial carrier capable of operating with a maximum payload of 22 tons from 1,000-yards grass strips, is now on order to supplement the record-breaking jets of Britain's Royal Air Force. Its large interior - main freight compartment 40 feet x 10 feet x 10 feet - can be adapted for a number of roles, freight, passengers and freight and just passengers. In the latter role it will carry 130 troops. It was one of more than 50 different types of aircraft seen at the recent Society of British Aircraft Constructors' show at Farnborough, Hampshire. Pictures show: Top: The Universal Freighter swallows up a bus. Bottom: a visitor (right) to the aircraft who can be pardoned if he needs a soothing hand on his head as fellow visitors continue to "disappear" into the freighter's interior. Airplanes - England - Transports.Photo measures 8.25 x 10inches. Photo is dated 09-16-1952. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Historic Images Part Number: afx17297 Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management

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