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Launch of new Australian supermarine napier flying boat Seagull at Southampton
Launch of new Australian supermarine napier flying boat Seagull at Southampton.
Sir Joseph Cook with the pilot just before the flight. Lady Cook is seen breaking the bottle of champagne on the bows of the flying boat.
6 February 1926
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Capturing a Moment in Aviation History - The Launch of the Australian Supermarine Napier Flying Boat Seagull
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. In this photograph, we are transported back to the 6th of February, 1926, at Southampton's waterfront. The image showcases an iconic moment in aviation history - the launch of the new Australian supermarine Napier flying boat Seagull. The focal point of this historic event is Sir Joseph Cook, accompanied by the pilot, standing proudly on the deck just before their inaugural flight. Lady Cook can be seen breaking a bottle of champagne on the bows of the magnificent flying boat, symbolizing good luck for its future journeys. This monochrome snapshot perfectly encapsulates both excitement and anticipation as spectators gather around to witness this groundbreaking achievement. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and technological progress during Europe's interwar period. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk, this extraordinary photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when aviation was still in its infancy but already making great strides towards connecting distant lands. As we admire this piece from our modern perspective, it reminds us how far we have come since those early days while honoring those pioneers who dared to dream big and take flight into uncharted skies.
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