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This is an original period advertisement from the May 22, 1953 issue of The Aeroplane magazine. It is not a modern reproduction and has been preserved flat, ready for archival sleeving. This vintage aviation advert is ideal for framing or display in any aviation history or aircraft enthusiast collection.

About the Item
The advert features the English Electric Canberra, a record-breaking jet bomber of its time, shown soaring against a cloudy sky background. The aircraft is detailed with RAF roundels on the fuselage and wings, and its sleek design is clearly visible. Adjacent is a detailed image of the Bristol Olympus turbo-jet engine that powers the Canberra. The large, prominent text highlights the remarkable altitude achievement of 63,668 feet, emphasizing the aircraft's exceptional performance.
The advert proudly credits Cross Manufacturing Company (1938) Ltd, located in Combe Down, Bath, for manufacturing and supplying the labyrinth packs used in these engines. The text congratulates the makers of the Canberra and its Bristol Olympus engines on their record-breaking accomplishments.
Historically, the English Electric Canberra is known for its pioneering role as a jet-powered bomber during the early Cold War era, and the Bristol Olympus engine was a significant development in turbo-jet propulsion, contributing to the aircraft’s high-altitude performance.

Manufacturer: Cross Manufacturing Company (1938) Ltd
Aircraft Featured: English Electric Canberra
Publication: The Aeroplane magazine
Date: May 22, 1953
Headline: 63,668 ft. up...
Condition: Original vintage advert, good condition
Dimensions: Standard magazine page size

A striking and historically significant 1950s aviation advertisement — ideal for collectors of British military aircraft history, turbo-jet propulsion technology, or vintage aviation art.

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