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R101 as the air ministers office, 1929
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R101 as the air ministers office, 1929
R101 as the air ministers office: the second flight of Britains giant airship. Meteorological offices at Cardington; air minister Lord Thomson about to ascend the mooring mast of the R101 by the lift; luggage-loading at the mooring mast head; view of R101 at the mooring mast after dark; a meteorological observer at Cardington releasing a small pilot balloon; telephoning to the control cabin of R101 while beside a wind-measuring instrument. Date: 1929
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Airship Airships Cardington Feb18 Meteorological Minister Ministers Office R 101 R101 Thomson 1929
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R101 as the Air Minister's Office: The Second Flight of Britain's Giant Airship, 1929 This photograph offers a glimpse into the historic moment when the R101 airship, the second of Britain's large rigid airships, served as the office of the Air Minister, Lord Thomson, during its preparations for a major flight in 1929. The image was taken at the Cardington airship sheds, where the meteorological offices were located. The photograph begins with Lord Thomson, dressed in a suit and hat, making his way up the mooring mast using the lift. The meticulous process of loading luggage at the mooring mast head is also visible, as ground crew members attend to the final preparations before the R101's departure. The scene shifts to a view of the R101 at the mooring mast after dark, its massive silhouette illuminated against the night sky. The importance of meteorological observations for safe air travel is emphasized in the following images, as a meteorological observer releases a small pilot balloon from Cardington and communicates with the control cabin of the R101 while standing beside a wind-measuring instrument. The R101, a symbol of British innovation and ambition in the field of air transport, was a significant achievement in the 1920s. Although this photograph does not depict the commercial use of the airship, it captures the meticulous planning and scientific precision required to ensure the safety and success of long-distance airship flights. This rare glimpse into the past offers a fascinating insight into the world of early aviation and the role of the Air Ministry in shaping its future.
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