Imperial Airways passenger plane Hadrian
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Imperial Airways passenger plane Hadrian
Imperial Airways passenger plane Hadrian, a Handley Page, leaving Malta for Cairo. Date: circa 1932
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Airway Airways Cairo Hadrian Handley Leaving Malta Mediterranean
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This photograph captures the moment as the Imperial Airways passenger plane Hadrian, a Handley Page Type O biplane, prepares for takeoff from Malta International Airport in the mid-1930s. The era of air travel was in its infancy during this time, and the experience was a luxurious and exciting adventure for passengers. The Hadrian, named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian, was a state-of-the-art aircraft that was part of Imperial Airways' fleet, which connected Europe with its colonies and territories around the world. In this image, we can see the plane's distinctive red, white, and blue livery, with the Imperial Airways insignia proudly displayed on the fuselage. As the crew goes about their final preparations, passengers can be seen boarding the plane through the open door at the rear. The Mediterranean Sea lies calmly in the background, reflecting the clear blue sky above. The island of Malta, with its fortified walls and red-tiled roofs, can be seen in the distance. The Hadrian was a powerful and efficient aircraft, capable of carrying up to 20 passengers and two crew members. Its advanced design included enclosed cabins, providing passengers with a level of comfort and privacy that was unheard of during this period. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of air travel during the 1930s, a time when the world was being connected in new and exciting ways. The Imperial Airways Hadrian's journey from Malta to Cairo would have taken several hours, but for the passengers on board, it was a journey of a lifetime.
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