Dübendorf Airfield, Zurich, Switzerland, 1936

This black-and-white photo from 1936 shows Dübendorf airfield in Zurich, Switzerland. A stationary aircraft tail with a distinctive emblem is in the foreground, while another plane, marked 'PH-AAR,' ascends in flight. The scene captures the functional airport setting with a well-maintained runway amidst a rural landscape under a clear sky.

Photograph

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43498
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photograph
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FORTEPAN / ETH Zürich
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This black-and-white photo from 1936 shows Dübendorf airfield in Zurich, Switzerland. A stationary aircraft tail with a distinctive emblem is in the foreground, while another plane, marked 'PH-AAR,' ascends in flight. The scene captures the functional airport setting with a well-maintained runway amidst a rural landscape under a clear sky.
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Dübendorf Airfield, Zurich, Switzerland, 1936
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Dübendorf repülőtere.
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This black-and-white photo from 1936 shows Dübendorf airfield in Zurich, Switzerland. A stationary aircraft tail with a distinctive emblem is in the foreground, while another plane, marked 'PH-AAR,' ascends in flight. The scene captures the functional airport setting with a well-maintained runway amidst a rural landscape under a clear sky.
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1936
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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ETH Zürich
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Dübendorf Airfield, Zurich, Switzerland, 1936
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This black-and-white photo from 1936 shows Dübendorf airfield in Zurich, Switzerland. A stationary aircraft tail with a distinctive emblem is in the foreground, while another plane, marked 'PH-AAR,' ascends in flight. The scene captures the functional airport setting with a well-maintained runway amidst a rural landscape under a clear sky.
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Zurich
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air travel
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rural landscapes
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airports
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aviation
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photography
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vintage
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aircraft
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airfield
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The image presents a black-and-white photograph taken at an airfield. In the foreground, the tail of a stationary aircraft is prominently visible. The tail features a light and dark color scheme, with a distinctive emblem or marking appearing on the fin, possibly a diagonal line. In the midground, another aircraft is captured in flight, slightly ascending and tilted. This plane displays a recognizable registration number, "PH-AAR," on its side, indicating it may be a vintage or perhaps regional aircraft. The aircraft is facing towards the upper left corner of the image, allowing a clear view of its fuselage and wings. The background showcases an expansive grassy area with scattered trees and gentle hills, suggesting a rural or semi-rural location. The sky is mostly clear with a few soft clouds, indicative of a sunny day, with shadows cast by both airplanes on the ground. The runway surface is visible in the lower area of the image, appearing well-maintained and devoid of obstacles, emphasizing a functional airport setting. The composition of the photograph effectively captures the dynamic of flight alongside the stillness of the parked aircraft.
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