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Presenting a new plane that will fly to Paris from Croydon for 15s. 6d
Presenting a new plane that will fly to Paris from Croydon for 15s. 6d. At the controls is veteran pilot Norman Jones who comes from Croydon, Surrey. He is boss of an engineering firm which built the French-designed Turbulent. It has a wing span of 20ft. cruising speed of 75 miles per hour, is fitted with a four-cylinder car engine and weighs 350lb. The engine is £ 272 and with wood and fabric the cost of making it at home would come to between £ 500 and £ 600. The plans including a years membership of the Popular Flying Association costs nine guineas. How does Mr. Jones know the cost of flying the Turbulent to Paris? A trial run has already been done by one of his staff for 15s. 6d. January 1958 P004799
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Introducing the revolutionary Turbulent aircraft, poised to whisk passengers from Croydon to Paris for a mere 15s. 6d! Captained by the skilled aviator Norman Jones, hailing from his very own hometown of Croydon, Surrey. Mr. Jones is not only an accomplished pilot but also the mastermind behind an esteemed engineering firm responsible for constructing this French-designed marvel. With its impressive 20ft wingspan and cruising speed of 75 miles per hour, the Turbulent promises a swift and comfortable journey across the English Channel. Powered by a four-cylinder car engine and weighing in at just 350lb, this lightweight aircraft boasts both efficiency and agility. Curious about costs? Look no further! The engine alone sets you back £272, while factoring in wood and fabric brings the total expense of building your own Turbulent to around £500-£600. For those eager to take flight themselves, plans for this remarkable plane can be obtained along with a year's membership to the Popular Flying Association at nine guineas. But how does Mr. Jones know exactly what it takes to fly this magnificent creation all the way to Paris? Well, one of his daring staff members has already completed a successful trial run for just 15s. 6d! Step into aviation history with this print capturing an era when private flying was within reach of adventurous souls like never before.
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