History of Aviation – Brooke Bond Picture Cards Booklet (c. 1970s) 50 of the Greatest Aircraft in the History of Flight

This vintage softcover booklet, published by Brooke Bond Oxo in the interest of education, was originally distributed with Brooke Bond Tea and Tea Bags as a collectible series. Titled History of Aviation, it includes a full set of 50 picture cards chronicling some of the most iconic aircraft in the history of aviation, from early biplanes and zeppelins to post-war jet bombers and commercial airliners.

The booklet features vibrant full-color illustrations and concise historical summaries of each aircraft, including the Douglas DC-3, Heinkel 178, Boeing Stratoliner, and the V-bombers of Cold War Britain. Educational and richly illustrated, it provides a snapshot of aviation development across the 20th century.

• Publisher: Brooke Bond Oxo Ltd.

• Format: Stapled softcover booklet

• Era: Likely 1970s (5p marked on cover)

• Condition: Good. Cover shows moderate creasing and handling wear, some pencil notations visible. Interior pages remain complete and clean with excellent color preservation.