The Will and Mary Hooper Collection
Every collection has a story, and this one is especially personal.
A Gift to the Air India Collector Archive by Jennifer Snelling, United Kingdom
A Gift to the Air India Collector Archive by Jennifer Snelling, United Kingdom
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The collection presented on this page has been generously donated by Ms Jennifer Snelling of the United Kingdom in loving memory of her parents, Will and Mary Hooper, who travelled to India aboard Air-India in the late 1940s, during the pioneering years of the airline's international operations.
For more than seven decades, the Hooper family carefully preserved these souvenirs and travel mementoes as cherished reminders of their journey to India. Among the items are an original Air-India literature folder with its contents, photographs, travel memorabilia, and other objects that capture the elegance and spirit of Air-India's Golden Age. Recognising the historical importance of these treasured keepsakes, Jennifer chose to donate her family's collection to the Air India Collector Archive, ensuring that it would be permanently preserved, documented, and made accessible to collectors, researchers, historians, and aviation enthusiasts around the world. |
Will & Mary Hooper outside Binny's company bungalow.
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Recognising the historical importance of these treasured keepsakes, Jennifer chose to donate her family's collection to the Air India Collector Archive, ensuring that it would be permanently preserved, documented, and made accessible to collectors, researchers, historians, and aviation enthusiasts around the world.
More than a collection of rare memorabilia, these objects tell a personal story of travel, discovery, and remembrance. Together, they offer a unique glimpse into the passenger experience during the formative years of international civil aviation and reflect the timeless charm and hospitality that made Air-India one of the world's most admired airlines.
The Air India Collector is deeply honoured to preserve this remarkable collection and proudly dedicates it to the memory of Will and Mary Hooper. We extend our sincere gratitude to Jennifer Snelling for her generosity and for entrusting us with these cherished family treasures, ensuring that they will continue to inspire future generations.
More than a collection of rare memorabilia, these objects tell a personal story of travel, discovery, and remembrance. Together, they offer a unique glimpse into the passenger experience during the formative years of international civil aviation and reflect the timeless charm and hospitality that made Air-India one of the world's most admired airlines.
The Air India Collector is deeply honoured to preserve this remarkable collection and proudly dedicates it to the memory of Will and Mary Hooper. We extend our sincere gratitude to Jennifer Snelling for her generosity and for entrusting us with these cherished family treasures, ensuring that they will continue to inspire future generations.
Digital Gallery
The following pages present the complete collection donated by Jennifer Snelling in memory of Will and Mary Hooper. Each item has been digitally preserved in its original form and is reproduced here as part of the permanent Air India Collector Archive, ensuring that this important chapter of Air-India's heritage remains accessible to collectors, researchers, and aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
The following pages present the complete collection donated by Jennifer Snelling in memory of Will and Mary Hooper. Each item has been digitally preserved in its original form and is reproduced here as part of the permanent Air India Collector Archive, ensuring that this important chapter of Air-India's heritage remains accessible to collectors, researchers, and aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
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