Refuelling Hanno at Samakh, Tiberias, Palestine, October 1931

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The beautiful the Handley Page H.P.42 and H.P.45 were four-engine biplane airliners designed and manufactured by British aviation company Handley Page, based in Radlett, Hertfordshire. It held the distinction of being the largest airliner in regular use in the world upon the type's introduction in 1931. Refuelling Hanno at Samakh, Tiberias, Palestine, October 1931

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Nice. The whole thing (from wikipedia).

[Greybeard]

Nice. The whole thing (from wikipedia).

Thank you for finding that picture 👍 What an amazing aircraft!

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The engine "Bristol Jupiter" + another 'Jupiter'. What they managed to make, closer to 100 years ago !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Jupiter

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Less than 30 years since the first powered flight and they have a reliable airliner 👍

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Much of the progress driven by the conflict of WW1.