The R101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936). Artist: Unknown

The R101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936). Artist: Unknown

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The 101 passing over the House of Commons, 14th October 1929 (1936). The R101 crashed on October 5 1930, in Beauvais, France, killing 48 people. The demise of the R101 effectively ended British employment of rigid airships. From His Majesty the King, 1910-1935, introduction by HW Wilson (Associated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1936).

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