The AA Dragon Rapide portrayed is a most interesting aircraft. It was released from military use in 1946, and acquired by Ind Coope brewers, who in turn passed it on to the Automobile Association in 1957.

Based at Croydon Airport, it was used to carry senior AA staff, and also for traffic spotting, and on occasions such as the opening of the Ml motorway.

As the winter of 1958 became increasingly severe in Scotland, the aircraft was moved north, to be used to spot people marooned in the snow, and to make supply drops from the air. It operated in AA colours only for six years, being replaced by the Association in 1963.

The De Havilland Dragon Rapide was first introduced in 1934, and between then and the end of production in 1946, a total of 697 aircraft were built. The aircraft had a maximum speed of 141mph and carried six passengers.

The Ford Anglia on the road to nowhere is the new model introduced in 1959, which superseded a previous model of the same name. It was distinctive in that it had a forward-sloping rear window, designed to prevent misting up. This was not really effective, and the design was dropped on subsequent cars. The Anglia was first introduced in 1949, with an 1170cc sidevalve engine, then redesigned in 1954. The model shown was powered by a 997cc ohv engine.

The lorry also stuck with a full load is a Leyland Comet. 

A chilly 60's scene in a 25 x 20 cm. (10 x 8 inch) clipframe.

The picture offered does NOT have the "SAMPLE" watermark!!