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This is a vintage advertisement poster for an aviation event featuring the famous aviator M. Pegoud. The main attraction advertised is "FLYING UPSIDE DOWN, " which suggests that Pegoud would demonstrate aerobatic maneuvers, specifically inverting his aircraft during flight—a remarkable feat at the time. The event was scheduled to take place on September 25th, 26th, and 27th (weather permitting) from 3:30 to 6 p. m. at Brooklands in Weybridge. The poster also mentions that the demonstrations will be performed on a Blériot Monoplane, highlighting the type of aircraft used for these stunts. Admission prices are listed as "-1/- and 2/6, " which refers to one shilling and two shillings sixpence respectively—common currency denominations in pre-decimal British money. Additionally, it notes that there are frequent trains from Waterloo station to facilitate easy access to the venue for spectators coming from London or other areas connected by rail. The design of the poster includes inverted text "UPSIDE DOWN" mimicking the stunt being advertised, with an arrow pointing downwards towards this text emphasizing gravity-defying nature of Pegoud's performance. This visual element serves both as an attention grabber and a thematic representation of what audiences could expect at Brooklands. At the bottom right corner is printed "C. D. C. ", possibly indicating either the designer or printer responsible for creating this promotional material.
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