Doncaster England's First Aviation Races 1909 - Lot 581

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Doncaster England's First Aviation Races 1909 - Lot 581
Doncaster England's First Aviation Races 1909 Poster produced for the Great Northern Railway (GNR) promoting the first aviation meeting held in England at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire from 15-23 October 1909. The meeting was held at the same time as a rival event in Blackpool. rival event in Blackpool. Although the Blackpool event had the official support of the Royal Aero Club, a number of prominent aviators chose to participate in Doncaster week, including Samuel Cody and Leon Delagrange. Apparently Poster produced for the Great Northern Railway (GNR) advertising the first aviation meeting held in England at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire from 15th t o 23rd October 1909. The meeting was actually held at the same time as a rival event at Blackpool. Although the Blackpool event had the official backing of the Royal aero Club, a number of prominent early aviators opted to take part in the Doncaster week, including Samuel Cody and Leon Delagrange. Apparently the amount of actual flying done was considerably limited by poor weather. Photochrom Cie Ltd London & Tunbridge Wells Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A - Small restored tears / Petites Déchirures restaurées 100 x 62 cm AERONAUTICS POSTERS & PAINTINGS
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