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Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage advertisement for the "Sealand Amphibian" aircraft, designed by Shorts. The image features an illustration of the Sealand Amphibian plane flying over a stylized map of an island with various points of interest and activities labeled, such as "Sea Patrol, " "Mining & Drilling, " "Forest Patrol, " and others. The ad highlights the versatility of this amphibious aircraft in performing multiple roles on islands where traditional transportation might be impractical. The text accompanying the illustration emphasizes how well-suited the Sealand Amphibian is for areas that are difficult to access with normal aircraft due to its ability to take off from short strips or water surfaces. It also mentions that versions of this model have already been sold to foreign governments for their air forces and civil operators, suggesting its international success. Below the main image and text, there's additional information about Shorts being one of the first manufacturers of aircraft in the world along with their address in Queens Island, Belfast. The overall design conveys a message that this particular type of aircraft can overcome geographical challenges while providing essential services like sea patrols, aerial surveys, crop spraying among other tasks - making it ideal for remote island operations.

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