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Engine Depot
Engine Depot - from an original large-format brochure entitled The Wings of Commerce published in a limited edition of 2, 000 copies by The Aircraft Disposal Co. Ltd. The Aircraft Disposal Company Limited at the close of the First World War took over from the British Government the stock of over 10, 000 aircraft, 35, 000 aero-engines and vast quantities of spares which they then tried to sell on at a much reduced price to their original cost. Date: circa 1920
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Brochure Commerce Depot Disposal Sale Sell Sells Spare Spares Stock Wings Large Format
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken circa 1920, showcases the Engine Depot, a significant site during the aftermath of the First World War. The Engine Depot was a crucial component of The Aircraft Disposal Company Ltd., which was established to manage the vast stockpile of over 10,000 aircraft, 35,000 aero-engines, and an immense quantity of spares that the British Government had amassed at the war's end. The company, in its mission to sell off these surplus assets at significantly reduced prices, found itself at the heart of a burgeoning aviation industry. This image, taken from an original large-format brochure entitled 'The Wings of Commerce,' offers a glimpse into the scale and complexity of the operation. The Engine Depot serves as a testament to the sheer volume of machinery that was available for sale. Rows upon rows of engines, each meticulously arranged and labeled, reflect the meticulousness and precision that characterized the company's approach to disposing of the stockpile. The large format of the photograph adds to the sense of grandeur and importance, underscoring the historical significance of this moment in aviation history. The 1920s, often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of immense innovation and growth in the aviation industry. The Engine Depot played a pivotal role in this era, providing the foundation for the development of new technologies and the expansion of commercial aviation. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a time when the potential of aviation was just beginning to be realized, and the Engine Depot stood at the forefront of this exciting new chapter in human history.
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