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The Times weather forecast for 12 August 1947 advised that a ridge of high pressure had moved in over the British Isles, and that it will be fair and fine or warm. Just like the thousands of holidaymakers shown here spread out across nearly every grain of the Ramsgate Sands, Aerofilms were keen followers of the weather. Clear skies and bright sunlight provided optimal conditions for aerial photography and, particularly in the summer months, almost guaranteed that a flight to the coast would offer up iconic, postcard-friendly shots of the British seaside experience. 1947. (Photo by US National Archives via “A History of Britain From Above”)
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