Page 25 - All About History - Issue 27-15

Tourism

At the time of service their

spacious cabins were the

epitome of modern travel

Seating
Cushioned reclining chairs were
fitted with adjustment controls,
Galley an ash tray, a call button and an
Passengers could enjoy freshly prepared meals ‘occupied’ sign.
cooked by trained chefs in the Stratocruiser’s
stainless steel state-of-the-art kitchen.

Life rafts
Cabin
The cabins were pressurised – which was a
Cargo relatively new development – and were also fitted
with an air-conditioning system to filter out dust
and cigarette smoke. Up to 63 passengers could be
carried at a time.
Spiral staircase

Engine Lounge
Four 3,500hp radial
The lower deck had a
engines with four-bladed
lounge seating up to
propellers drove the plane
14 people, with rich
forward, allowing it to
upholstery, a bar, and
reach speeds of 375mph
tables that could be
(603km/h).
used for playing cards.