Swissair Dornier Merkur aircraft, Budapest, 1927

The image captures a Swissair Dornier Merkur passenger aircraft (reg. CH 144) parked at an airport in Budapest in 1927. Featuring a prominent building labeled 'Budapest' and modern hangars, the scene showcases early aviation. Six well-dressed individuals, possibly awaiting departure, highlight the era's style amidst a cool, overcast day.

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The image captures a Swissair Dornier Merkur passenger aircraft (reg. CH 144) parked at an airport in Budapest in 1927. Featuring a prominent building labeled 'Budapest' and modern hangars, the scene showcases early aviation. Six well-dressed individuals, possibly awaiting departure, highlight the era's style amidst a cool, overcast day.
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Swissair Dornier Merkur aircraft, Budapest, 1927
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a svájci légiforgalmi vállalat (Swissair) Dornier Merkur típusú utasszállító repülőgépe. Leltári jelzet: 1565
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The image captures a Swissair Dornier Merkur passenger aircraft (reg. CH 144) parked at an airport in Budapest in 1927. Featuring a prominent building labeled 'Budapest' and modern hangars, the scene showcases early aviation. Six well-dressed individuals, possibly awaiting departure, highlight the era's style amidst a cool, overcast day.
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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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Swissair Dornier Merkur aircraft, Budapest, 1927
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The image captures a Swissair Dornier Merkur passenger aircraft (reg. CH 144) parked at an airport in Budapest in 1927. Featuring a prominent building labeled 'Budapest' and modern hangars, the scene showcases early aviation. Six well-dressed individuals, possibly awaiting departure, highlight the era's style amidst a cool, overcast day.
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transportation
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Budapest architecture
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early 20th century
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aviation history
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airport
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Swissair
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aircraft
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Dornier Merkur
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Budapest
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aviation
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The image depicts a historical aviation scene at an airport with a prominent building in the background displaying the text “Budapest” above what appears to be a doorway. The building has a simple white exterior with a sloped roof and several windows. Adjacent to this building are additional, smaller structures, likely hangars, with a similar architectural style. In the foreground, a propeller aircraft, marked with the registration “CH 144,” is parked on a runway. The aircraft has a distinctive livery with bold patterns on its wings, and the name "DORNER MERKUR" is visible on its side. A group of six people stands in front of the airplane, dressed in long coats and hats, indicative of the fashion of an earlier era, likely mid-20th century. Their postures suggest they are either waiting for departure or observing the aircraft. One individual is in mid-stride, walking towards the airplane. The ground is predominantly grassy, with the area around the runway cleared of vegetation. Sparse trees can be seen in the distance, hinting at a late winter or early spring season, supported by the overcast sky that blankets the scene, suggesting it may be a cool day with limited sunlight. Overall, the composition captures a moment in time focused on early aviation activities, featuring both human interest and technological progress.
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a svájci légiforgalmi vállalat (Swissair) Dornier Merkur típusú utasszállító repülőgépe. Leltári jelzet: 1565