Dornier-Merkur aircraft, 1927, Budapest XVI., Hungary

This 1927 photograph captures a Dornier-Merkur biplane with a 420 HP BMW engine, used in Switzerland. The aircraft features 'CH' on its tail and '144' on its side, positioned on a grassy field with a wooden hangar in the background. Sparse trees and an overcast sky enhance the nostalgic atmosphere around early aviation in Budapest.

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FORTEPAN / Magyar Műszaki és Közlekedési Múzeum / Archívum / Negatívtár / Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum Történeti Képcsarnok gyűjteménye
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This 1927 photograph captures a Dornier-Merkur biplane with a 420 HP BMW engine, used in Switzerland. The aircraft features 'CH' on its tail and '144' on its side, positioned on a grassy field with a wooden hangar in the background. Sparse trees and an overcast sky enhance the nostalgic atmosphere around early aviation in Budapest.
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Dornier-Merkur aircraft, 1927, Budapest XVI., Hungary
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Afrikából visszatérő, 420 LE BMW motorral felszerelt, német gyártmányú Dornier-Merkur típusú repülőgép, svájci használatban. Leltári jelzet: 1151
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This 1927 photograph captures a Dornier-Merkur biplane with a 420 HP BMW engine, used in Switzerland. The aircraft features 'CH' on its tail and '144' on its side, positioned on a grassy field with a wooden hangar in the background. Sparse trees and an overcast sky enhance the nostalgic atmosphere around early aviation in Budapest.
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1927
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Hungary
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Budapest XVI.
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Magyar Műszaki és Közlekedési Múzeum / Archívum / Negatívtár / Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum Történeti Képcsarnok gyűjteménye
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Dornier-Merkur aircraft, 1927, Budapest XVI., Hungary
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This 1927 photograph captures a Dornier-Merkur biplane with a 420 HP BMW engine, used in Switzerland. The aircraft features 'CH' on its tail and '144' on its side, positioned on a grassy field with a wooden hangar in the background. Sparse trees and an overcast sky enhance the nostalgic atmosphere around early aviation in Budapest.
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airport infrastructure
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biplane
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Dornier-Merkur
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Biplanes
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aviation
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Budapest
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historical aircraft
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1927
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BMW engine
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The image depicts a vintage biplane aircraft positioned on a grassy field. The plane's body is adorned with the letters "CH" on its tail and the number "144" prominently displayed on its side. The aircraft has a distinct design, featuring a propeller at the front and a biplane wing structure elevated above it. In the background, there's a building constructed with a wooden frame, which likely serves as an airport hangar or terminal. The structure has a gabled rooftop and large windows that face the field. Surrounding this building are sparse trees without leaves, hinting at early spring or late autumn. Further in the background, a flat landscape extends, with a few white structures visible in the distance, likely additional buildings or houses. The sky appears overcast and lacks vibrant colors, contributing to a monochromatic aesthetic characteristic of the photograph. The ground is bare with patches of grass, indicating the season may not be very lush. The composition reflects a serene and somewhat nostalgic scene centered around aviation. The overall quality of the photo suggests it may have been taken in the mid-20th century, likely before the widespread adoption of color photography.
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Afrikából visszatérő, 420 LE BMW motorral felszerelt, német gyártmányú Dornier-Merkur típusú repülőgép, svájci használatban. Leltári jelzet: 1151