Flying Melons
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Flying Melons
Boxes of Ogen melons waiting to be loaded onto a plane at Lod (now Ben Gurion International) airport, Tel Aviv, Israel. Date: 1960s
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Airport Aviv Boxes Israel Loaded Melon Melons Waiting
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1960s, we witness a unique moment in the history of Israeli agriculture and aviation. At Lod Airport, now known as Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, boxes of Ogen melons are meticulously arranged, waiting to be loaded onto a plane. The Ogen melon, a popular variety with a sweet and juicy flesh, was first cultivated in Israel in the late 1950s and quickly gained international acclaim. The image captures the essence of the era, with the simple yet efficient organization of the melon boxes and the backdrop of the propeller plane. At the time, air travel was still a novelty, and the sight of fruit being transported by air was an extraordinary spectacle. The melons, carefully packaged and ready for their journey, symbolize the burgeoning agricultural industry in Israel and the country's growing connections to the world. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the rich history of Lod Airport, which opened in 1934 and played a significant role in the development of Israeli aviation. In the 1960s, the airport was a hub for both domestic and international flights, and the transportation of perishable goods like melons by air was a testament to the country's progress and innovation. This image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple joy of a ripe, juicy melon could travel the world, and the wonders of air travel continued to inspire and delight.
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