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Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy
Unknown, 1930, Lantern slide
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Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy
Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy
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34672
Title
Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy operated by Imperial Airways
Description
Photograph taken at Croydon Airfield.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1930
Size
8.2 x 8.2 cm
Type
Lantern slide
The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy was a British three-engine biplane airliner built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft, and operated by Imperial Airways from 1926 to 1935.
The Argosy was initially used on European routes, with the fleet named after cities. The first passenger flight was from London to Paris on 16 July 1926. Argosies implemented the world's first "named" air service, the luxury 'Silver Wing' service from London to Paris, using Argosy City of Birmingham (G-EBLO). Two seats were removed, and replaced with a bar, and a steward was in attendance.
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