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Humber-Sommer the world's first carriage of mail 1910

Jun 12, 2011

Humber-Sommer the world's first carriage of mail 1910

The place in aviation history of the otherwise unimportant Humber-Sommer .biplane is assured by the fact that it was an aircraft of this type which undertook the world's first carriage of mail by an aircraft. This event was part of the Universal Postal Exhibition held in Allahabad in India during February 1911. During the exposition, the French pilot Henri Pccquct, on February 18, across the Jumna river from Allahabad to Naini Junction, in all some Skm (5 miles) with 6500 lelters. This bizarre and isolated journey is generally accepted by philatelists as the world's first aerial post and some actual examples of thepostmark still exist. Four days later, a 'regular' sen'icc for the duration of the exhibition was opened by Pcequet and Captain Walter G Windham, the aircraft that they used again being the Humber-Sommer biplane.

Vintage airliners1920 to 1950

Vintage airliners1920 to 1950

For the first 30 years of commercial aviation, from 1920 to 1950, all airliners had propellers. Over the next ten years, to 1960,jet airliners slowly and hesitantly penetrated the extremely conservative and ultra-cautious airline industry. But by 1960 the airlines had become so polarized around the jet that efficient and successful turboprop airliners, such as the Electra and Vanguard, lost their builders a lot of money because the customers thought them obsolete. Then, again very gradually, airline managements began to realize that those who said turboprops were efficient and burned less fuel were telling the truth. As oil prices soared, so the propeller began to make a come-back. Therefore, though mainly an account of past history, this volume ends with a buoyant industry that cannot build turboprop airliners fast enough.

How They Operated The Airlines 1950

Dec 2, 2010

From the old lighted airways in existence in 1924, between Chicago and Cheyenne, Wyoming, The Civil Airways of the 50’s expanded into a vast network of interlacing airways, over 40, 000 miles in length in the 1950’s.

The Federal Airway system is the responsibility of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The CAA operates over 48,000 miles of airways,

The way the system was set up was to assure a smooth and safe flow of air traffic along the airways. The airways are designated by a color and number. The four color designations were GREEN, AMBER, Red, and BLUE, in order of their traffic priority. The number was assigned according to the geographical location of the airway.

Age of Steam Trains second Part

Mar 28, 2010

Age of Steam Trains second Part

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Age of Steam Trains first Part

Age of Steam Trains first Part

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Classic Steam trains 1920s to 1940s

Classic Steam trains 1920s to 1940s

Model Airplanes from the 1930s-1960s

Model Airplanes from the 1930s-1960s

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CAR ADVERTISEMENT 1930`s

Mar 27, 2010

CAR ADVERTISEMENT 1930`s

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CHEVEROLET STREAMLINES IN 30`S

CHEVEROLET STREAMLINES IN 30`S

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1937 PLYMOUTH SALES PROMOTION

1937 PLYMOUTH SALES PROMOTION

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Car prices in 30`s Willys 1934

Car prices in 30`s Willys 1934

prices range from $450

Model 77 4 door sedan

Car prices in 30`s Willys 1933

Car prices in 30`s Willys 1933

The new Willys 77 has many new unique features and is streamlined through out

Car prices in 30`s Willys 6 Sedan 1931

Car prices in 30`s Willys 6 Sedan 1931

Prices from $753

Willys 6 Sedan fully equipped with bumpers , extra tyre, rear view mirror, automatic windshield wiper, this price includes delivery

Car prices in 30`s Willys 2 passenger roadster 1931

Car prices in 30`s Willys 2 passenger roadster 1931

prices range from $573

Willys 2 passenger roadster with non shattering safety glass and big four wheel brakes . and comfort provided by 4 hydraulic shock eliminators

Car prices in 30`s Willys 2 passenger coupe 1931

Car prices in 30`s Willys 2 passenger coupe 1931

prices range from $673

Cars of Luxury and brilliant action , one button on the steering wheel starts the car , provides the horn and lights for finger tip action where you need it

Car prices in 30`s Studebaker Truck 1934

Car prices in 30`s Studebaker Truck 1934

prices range from $625

Studebaker trucks power and performance handsome brutes

Car prices in 30`s Studebaker 1935

Car prices in 30`s Studebaker 1935

Prices From $1330

President 4 door sedan with planar suspension

Car prices in 30`s Plymouth Roadking 5 passenger sedan 1938

Car prices in 30`s Plymouth Roadking 5 passenger sedan 1938

$685

New Riding comfort with airplane style shock absorbers an all steel body , double action hydraulic brakes ,

Car prices in 30`s Plymouth Deluxe 4 door touring Sedan 1936

Car prices in 30`s Plymouth Deluxe 4 door touring Sedan 1936

50 new improvements for the new Plymouth , from the sweeping radiator and the built in trunk in the rear , and have been made much more roomier and more luxurious

Car prices in 30`s Plymouth 1934

Car prices in 30`s Plymouth 1934

The Worlds lowest priced car with individual springing four rings per piston an engine oil filter for better lubrication and an independent hand brake operating independently for extra safety

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