The Pan Am Clipper: The History of Pan American's Flying Boats 1935-1945

The history of Pan American Airways is, to a great degree, the story of international air transport and, within that, the flying-boat is one of the airliner’s most recognisable aircraft.
The Pan Am Clippers, as the Boeing B-314s, Sikorskys and Martin M-130s were known, were probably the most romantic planes ever built. The experience of flying in them was intended to rival the great ocean liners that had previously been the only way for passengers to cross the globe. Sleeping berths, lounges, silver goblets and meals on real china served by white-coated stewards were all part of the Clipper experience.
The Pan Am Clipper covers one of aviation history’s most inspiring and magical periods. Illustrated with more than 100 archive photographs, this impressive book is a tribute to a technical wonder that continues to fascinate and captivate many people today.

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The Pan Am Clipper: The History of Pan American's Flying Boats 1935-1945

The history of Pan American Airways is, to a great degree, the story of international air transport and, within that, the flying-boat is one of the airliner’s most recognisable aircraft.
The Pan Am Clippers, as the Boeing B-314s, Sikorskys and Martin M-130s were known, were probably the most romantic planes ever built. The experience of flying in them was intended to rival the great ocean liners that had previously been the only way for passengers to cross the globe. Sleeping berths, lounges, silver goblets and meals on real china served by white-coated stewards were all part of the Clipper experience.
The Pan Am Clipper covers one of aviation history’s most inspiring and magical periods. Illustrated with more than 100 archive photographs, this impressive book is a tribute to a technical wonder that continues to fascinate and captivate many people today.

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The Pan Am Clipper: The History of Pan American's Flying Boats 1935-1945

The Pan Am Clipper: The History of Pan American's Flying Boats 1935-1945

by Roy Allen
The Pan Am Clipper: The History of Pan American's Flying Boats 1935-1945

The Pan Am Clipper: The History of Pan American's Flying Boats 1935-1945

by Roy Allen

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Overview

The history of Pan American Airways is, to a great degree, the story of international air transport and, within that, the flying-boat is one of the airliner’s most recognisable aircraft.
The Pan Am Clippers, as the Boeing B-314s, Sikorskys and Martin M-130s were known, were probably the most romantic planes ever built. The experience of flying in them was intended to rival the great ocean liners that had previously been the only way for passengers to cross the globe. Sleeping berths, lounges, silver goblets and meals on real china served by white-coated stewards were all part of the Clipper experience.
The Pan Am Clipper covers one of aviation history’s most inspiring and magical periods. Illustrated with more than 100 archive photographs, this impressive book is a tribute to a technical wonder that continues to fascinate and captivate many people today.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782747833
Publisher: Amber Books
Publication date: 04/26/2023
Series: Golden Age of Travel
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 112
File size: 15 MB
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Age Range: 14 - 18 Years

About the Author

With more than 40 years' experience as an aviation writer, Roy Allen is the author of ten books and has contributed to more than 100 publications. Former Deputy Editor of Aeronautics, he founded and edited Airways International.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Taking to the Air

Chapter Two: Down to the Sea

Chapter Three: A Life on the Waves

Chapter Four: South American Conquest

Chapter Five: Eyes of the Pacific

Chapter Six: Slow Boats to China

Chapter Seven: Travail and Tragedy

Chapter Eight: Bermuda Triangle

Chapter Nine: Big Bold Boeing

Chapter Ten: The Magnificent Long Jump

Chapter Eleven: War All Over

Chapter Twelve: Days of Reflection

Appendix: Aircraft Data

Bibliography

Index

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