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1949
1949 - 0160.PDF
io6 FLIGHT Hythe, Plymouth and Solent classes. According to present plans the Speed- bird Stxatocruiser will provide accom- modation for 60 passengers by day in chairs. The proportion of berths to chairs is variable, a possible arrange- ment accommodating 24 sleepers and 28 passengers in chairs. The twelve seats in the lounge will not be bookable— an arrangement which at first may appear extravagant, especially since the Stratocruiser will fly the Atlantic faster than any transport aircraft hitherto employed. Half a day will be necessary for a direct flight between New York and London, and the provi- sion of alternative seating on the lower deck will add immeasurably to pas- senger comfort and to the attraction of air, against sea, travel on that route. The layout has retained a maximum of flexibility in accommodation, providing all passengers with a sit-up seat, or alternatively, with any cabin reserved for sleeping. This arrangement does not necessarily mean an introduction of first- and second-class fares, although extra will be charged for sleeper accom- modation. On the upper deck, aft of the flight deck, the forward cabin con- SPEEDBIRD STRATOCRUISER . . January 27th, 1949 - AFT CAWN. 28 SiATS TOItrr Drawing by R. P. Hutchinson DIPLOMATIC MAIL HATS, COATS, HAND LUGGAGE Behind the Stewardess art two high-speed electric wens. Upper deck on a Pan American Airways Stratocruiser. The cocktail lounge on the upper deck seats twelve pass&kers. Looking aft in the 520 cu. ft. forward cargo compartment.
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