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This is a vintage advertisement featuring "Famous Pilots and the NAPIER 450HP AERO ENGINE. " The ad prominently showcases Mr. A. J. Cobham, who was a chief pilot for the De Havilland Aircraft Co. , Ltd. , endorsing the Napier engine's performance in aircraft like the D. H. 9 types 9A, 29, 29A, and 31—particularly praising its reliability during long-distance flights over London. The layout includes an oval portrait of Mr. Cobham at the top left corner with his signature below it as an endorsement of personal approval. The text within ornate borders provides testimonial content about his experiences and confidence in the engine's capabilities. At the bottom center of this black-and-white ad is an illustration depicting a biplane equipped with a Napier engine flying above what appears to be a crowd of spectators or possibly an air show event. The company responsible for this advertisement is D. Napier & Son, Ltd. , located on Acton Lane in London W4, emphasizing their brand as makers of reliable aviation engines. Overall, this image captures both historical aspects of early aviation endorsements and marketing strategies from that era.
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