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Aviation History
1938
1938 - 1957.PDF
JULY 7, 1938- ADVERTISEMENTS. pioneers of modern aviation Harry Farman was a painter, champion cyclist and automobile racer before he turned his attention to aviation. He made various important flights in a Box Kite Voisin 'plane in which he reached a height of 4,921 feet. In 1909 he carried a passenger 6 miles in 10 minutes 30 seconds. Shell is a pioneer too. Nearly twenty years ago Shell realised that aviation had a great future, and set about developing a service which today encompasses the globe. In early days there were many difficulties ; supplies of fuel YOU CAN BE SURE OF SHELL The new edition of " The Modern Aeroplane " is now ready. Write for a free copy to Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd., Aviation Dcpl., Shell-Mcx House, Victoria Embankment, London, W.C2. FLIGHT. 39 and oil were provided at remote and inaccessible landing grounds, sometimes necessitating weeks of transport by camel through the desert. To-day a pilot equipped with a Shell Carnet can obtain supplies of Shell Products and service on credit wherever he goes. SHELL AVIATION PETROLS AEROSHELL LUBRICATING OIL SHELL CARNET
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