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Promotional postcard for BEA - Domestic and International
Promotional postcard for BEA - Domestic, Cross-Channel and International Services and Routes. Date: 1947
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1947 Airways Cross Channel Flights Jun19 Mediterranean Plan Promo Promotional Route Routes Services
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1. Title: "BEA: Connecting Continents - A Vintage Promotional Postcard from the 1940s" Step back in time with this vintage promotional postcard from British European Airways (BEA), showcasing their extensive domestic, cross-channel, and international services and routes in the late 1940s. The postcard, adorned with a striking map, invites us to explore the intricate network of connections that spanned across the British Isles, Europe, and the Mediterranean. The map, filled with meticulously drawn lines and labels, reveals a comprehensive transportation network. Domestic routes crisscross the British Isles, connecting cities and towns with intricate detail. Cross-channel services link the UK to France and Belgium, symbolizing the close ties between these neighboring nations. International routes extend beyond Europe, reaching out to the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. The postcard's design conveys a sense of optimism and progress, reflecting the post-war era's spirit of rebuilding and expansion. The intricate pattern of routes and connections symbolizes the growing importance of air travel in the modern world, as well as BEA's role as a pioneer in this field. This promotional postcard serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the history of air travel and the role of BEA in shaping the aviation industry during the 1940s. Keywords: 1947, 1940s, 40s, forties, promo, promotional, postcard, BEA, domestic, British, European, airways, cross channel, international, services, routes, route, map, plan, pattern, sea, flight, flights, Mediterranean, Jun19. [Note: This caption is intended for descriptive and informative purposes only, and does not imply commercial use or ownership of the image.]
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