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Look Magazine – December 7, 1937 – “Can Wally Hold Edward’s Love?” – No Mailing Label – Good Condition
This December 7, 1937 issue of Look Magazine dives into the ongoing fascination with one of the 20th century’s most talked-about romances: Wallis Simpson (“Wally”) and the Duke of Windsor, Edward VIII. The headline feature, “Can Wally Hold Edward’s Love?”, explores the relationship that famously shook the British monarchy and led to Edward’s abdication just one year earlier. The piece likely blends speculation, public intrigue, and commentary on the couple’s post-abdication life, capturing the fascination surrounding their scandalous love story.
This copy is in good condition, no address label, and is housed in a plastic protective covering. Please review listing photos for condition specifics.
Feature Spotlight – British Aviation Innovation: Pick-a-Back Planes
Another visually arresting and historically significant feature in this issue is the British "flying mother ship" concept, a bold engineering solution for long-distance transatlantic flight.
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“Pick-a-Back Planes to Fly the Atlantic” (p. 3)
A groundbreaking look at Britain’s newly tested dual-plane system designed for launching heavily loaded aircraft across the ocean. The system involves:-
A large seaplane (bottom) that functions as a launch stage.
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A smaller aircraft (top) filled with fuel and freight, designed to detach mid-air and continue a 3,400-mile journey across the Atlantic.
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The two planes are joined by struts, and takeoff occurs with two-thirds the power that would typically be needed.
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After separation, the lower “mother ship” returns to base while the upper plane continues across the ocean.
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This system represents a forward-thinking approach to aviation challenges before WWII and the jet age.
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The article, written by Bert Pope, continues on the following pages and includes further technical and photographic detail, making it a remarkable early record of experimental aviation history.
This Issue Represents:
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A cultural snapshot of 1937's most sensational royal romance.
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Early aeronautical innovation in an era racing toward transatlantic dominance.
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Look Magazine’s signature mix of celebrity intrigue, technological progress, and pictorial journalism.
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