The Pan Am Clipper
The History of Pan American's Flying Boats 1935-1945
Published on 26. April 2023
112 pages
978-1-78274-783-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Illustrations
Index; Maps; Halftones, black and white
File size
14,38 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78274-783-3 (9781782747833)
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Person
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.
Content
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
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
