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First Aircraft since 1939 takes off from the new British Overseas Aircraft base at Southampton
First Aircraft since 1939 takes off from the new British Overseas Aircraft base at Southampton

First Aircraft since 1939 takes off from the new British Overseas Aircraft base at Southampton

Date4/10/1948
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Original Toronto Star caption: First Aircraft since 1939 takes off from the new British Overseas Aircraft base at Southampton. Australia bound, the flying-boat Hanwell is wrapped in a mantle of spray as it gains speed. The aircraft base was moved to Poole for sfaety during the war
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberTSPA_0002787F
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