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This is a vintage advertisement paying tribute to the Sunderland flying boat, produced by Short Brothers. The image depicts a dramatic scene with a Short Sunderland aircraft in flight, accompanied by two other planes against a cloudy sky backdrop, possibly illustrating its role during World War II. A plume of smoke trails from one of the accompanying aircraft, suggesting action and perhaps combat. In the foreground, there's an excerpt from what appears to be a newspaper article titled "MEDITERRANEAN AIR FIGHT" which mentions "FLYING-BOAT VICTORY OVER THREE ENEMY CRAFT. " Below the main imagery is bold text stating "Tribute to the SUNDERLAND, " emphasizing the respect and honor given to this military aircraft for its service. The bottom right corner includes "SHORT BROTHERS, " indicating the manufacturer of this iconic British flying boat used extensively during wartime for maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue missions.
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