Dübendorf Airport, Zurich, Switzerland, 1936

The image from 1936 shows two small aircraft parked at Dübendorf Airport in Zurich, Switzerland. The focus is on the rear of one plane with a curved tail fin, indicating metal construction. The background includes a second plane and rural scenery, including greenery and a small building with a steeple, capturing a serene aviation moment.

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FORTEPAN / ETH Zürich
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The image from 1936 shows two small aircraft parked at Dübendorf Airport in Zurich, Switzerland. The focus is on the rear of one plane with a curved tail fin, indicating metal construction. The background includes a second plane and rural scenery, including greenery and a small building with a steeple, capturing a serene aviation moment.
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Dübendorf Airport, Zurich, Switzerland, 1936
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Dübendorf repülőtere.
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The image from 1936 shows two small aircraft parked at Dübendorf Airport in Zurich, Switzerland. The focus is on the rear of one plane with a curved tail fin, indicating metal construction. The background includes a second plane and rural scenery, including greenery and a small building with a steeple, capturing a serene aviation moment.
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1936
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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ETH Zürich
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Dübendorf Airport, Zurich, Switzerland, 1936
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The image from 1936 shows two small aircraft parked at Dübendorf Airport in Zurich, Switzerland. The focus is on the rear of one plane with a curved tail fin, indicating metal construction. The background includes a second plane and rural scenery, including greenery and a small building with a steeple, capturing a serene aviation moment.
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aviation
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tarmac
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flight
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aviation history
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aircraft design
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airport facilities
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rural landscape
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Dübendorf
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transportation
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historical architecture
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aircraft
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Zurich
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1936
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airport
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The image features two aircraft, likely small planes, parked on a tarmac beside a grassy area. The focus is primarily on the rear section of the plane closest to the camera, showing its tail fin and part of the horizontal stabilizer. The tail exhibits a curved shape, and its surface appears smooth, possibly indicating metal construction. The horizontal stabilizer has visible grooves, suggesting a design aimed at aerodynamic efficiency. In the background, another plane is partially visible, with its wing and fuselage seen to the right. This aircraft has a more distinct design, including markings or patterns on its surface that could hint at its registration or identification. The setting includes a grassy field, and beyond it, a fence and more greenery are visible, indicating a rural or less-developed area. There is a small white building with a steeple in the distance, which could be a church or a similar structure. The sky above is clear, suggesting a bright day, possibly in the late morning or early afternoon given the lighting. Shadows cast by the aircraft extend onto the tarmac, enhancing the sense of depth in the composition. Overall, the image captures a tranquil scene of aviation history, with an emphasis on the details of the aircraft and their surroundings.
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