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Croydon Airport, Surrey, at night
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Croydon Airport, Surrey, at night
Croydon Airport, Surrey, at night, with hangars in the background.
circa 1930
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Media ID 23106462
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Airport Biplane Biplanes Croydon Hangar Hangars Surrey
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1. Title: "A Night at Croydon Airport, Surrey, 1930: A Silent Symphony of Aviation" In this evocative photograph, the night sky above Croydon Airport in Surrey, England, is a canvas of tranquility and mystery, illuminated by the ethereal glow of moonlight and the warm, inviting light emanating from the hangars. Circa 1930, this image captures the essence of an era when the magic of flight was still new and the world was enamored with the possibilities of aviation. The hangars, standing proudly in the background, are a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the pioneers who dared to defy gravity and conquer the skies. Their vast, cavernous interiors shelter a multitude of aircraft, from biplanes to monoplanes, each one a marvel of engineering and design. The planes, with their wings gleaming in the dim light, seem to whisper tales of adventure and exploration, of daring pilots and thrilling journeys. The air is thick with the scent of aviation fuel and the faint hum of engines, a gentle reminder of the life that continues unabated within the confines of the airport. The silence of the night is broken only by the occasional roar of an engine starting up, or the soft crunch of gravel beneath the tires of a service vehicle. As we gaze at this scene, we are transported back in time, to an era when the world was on the brink of great change, and the future seemed limitless. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of flight and the indomitable human spirit that drives us to reach for the stars. Mary Evans / Pharcide's exquisite print invites us to pause and reflect on the beauty and wonder of aviation, and to cherish the memories of a time when the night sky was a playground for the brave and the bold.
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