About this Vintage Print Ad
This advertisement for BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) promotes their Speedbird Service, emphasizing equal and exceptional service for all passengers, regardless of status. The ad uses historical and aristocratic references to highlight the tradition and reliability of British service, boasting over twenty-seven years of flying experience and extensive global routes. It also mentions specific flight durations and prices for transatlantic travel, and encourages booking through local travel agents or BOAC offices.
- Brand: BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation)
- Product: BOAC Speedbird Service
- Tagline: OVER THE ATLANTIC...AND ACROSS THE WORLD
- Publication: Fortune
- Year: 1947
Objects in the advertisement: man in historical costume, airplane window, map, steward, captain, airplane, bridge, hand holding magnifying glass
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