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This is an original period advert from the July 4, 1958 issue of The Aeroplane magazine, not a reproduction. It will be supplied flat in an archival sleeve, making it ideal for framing or display in any vintage aviation collection.
About the Item
The advert focuses on the Goodyear aviation division's tyres used on the Handley Page Dart Herald aircraft. The illustration depicts the undercarriage and engine nacelle of the Dart Herald on the ground, with two figures—an engineer in white coat holding a clipboard and a uniformed pilot observing the plane—emphasising inspection and technical evaluation. The aircraft is shown with Goodyear tyres clearly marked. Above them is part of an aircraft hangar roof structure, and in the sky on the right corner, a distant plane is visible in flight. The advert includes a technical endorsement from John Allan, Chief Designer of Handley Page (Reading) Ltd., discussing the benefits of anti-skid Goodyear brakes and tyres which improve landing performance and extend tyre life under operational conditions. The slogan "SERVING AVIATION THE WORLD OVER" highlights the global reach of Goodyear's aviation products.
Handley Page's Dart Herald was a British turboprop airliner developed in the 1950s, known for its short-haul reliability and efficiency. Goodyear's specialised tyres and brake systems were integral to the aircraft's safe and effective operation, notably improving landing capability and reducing wear.
Manufacturer: Goodyear Aviation Division
Aircraft Featured: Handley Page Dart Herald
Publication: The Aeroplane magazine, July 4, 1958 issue
Headline: Extra tyre life on the Dart Herald
Condition: Vintage original, good condition with minor age spotting
Dimensions: Approx. A4 size page
A striking and historically significant 1950s aviation advertisement — ideal for collectors of British aircraft history, vintage aviation engineering, or wartime industrial design art.
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