This postcard shows crowds on Brighton beach waiting to see an aeroplane race in July 1911. Sponsored by the Daily Mail newspaper, competitors raced across the UK, with the last leg taking place between Brighton and Brooklands. Where are the aeroplanes? Photographers were keen on capturing local events and selling the images as postcards. But… Continue reading Crowds waiting to see the first aeroplane race, 1911
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