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Boeing 307 Stratoliner "Clipper Flying Cloud", 1938
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Boeing 307 Stratoliner "Clipper Flying Cloud", 1938
First flown in late 1938, the Boeing 307 was the first airliner with a pressurized fuselage. It could carry 33 passengers in great comfort and cruise at 6, 096 meters (20, 000 feet), while maintaining a cabin pressure of 2, 438 meters (8, 000 feet). This enabled the Stratoliner to fly above most bad weather, thereby providing a faster and smoother ride. The Stratoliner incorporated the wings, tail, and engines of the Boeing B-17C bomber. The wide fuselage was fitted with sleeper berths and reclining seats. Ten Stratoliners were built. The prototype was lost in an accident, but five were delivered to TWA and three were purchased by Pan American Airways. TWA owner Howard Hughes purchased a heavily modified version for his personal use. The airplane displayed here was flown by Pan American as the Clipper Flying Cloud. Boeing restored it in 2001
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This print showcases the iconic Boeing 307 Stratoliner, known as the "Clipper Flying Cloud" in all its glory. Introduced in late 1938, this groundbreaking airliner revolutionized air travel with its pressurized fuselage, a first of its kind. With a capacity to comfortably accommodate 33 passengers, it soared at an impressive altitude of 6,096 meters (20,000 feet) while maintaining a cabin pressure equivalent to just 2,438 meters (8,000 feet). This innovative feature allowed the Stratoliner to navigate above turbulent weather conditions and provide passengers with a faster and smoother journey. The design of the Stratoliner drew inspiration from Boeing's B-17C bomber aircraft by incorporating its wings, tail structure, and engines. The spacious fuselage was thoughtfully equipped with sleeper berths and reclining seats for ultimate passenger comfort during long-haul flights. Only ten of these remarkable planes were ever built; five were delivered to TWA (Trans World Airlines), three were acquired by Pan American Airways, and one heavily modified version was personally owned by TWA owner Howard Hughes. The specific aircraft captured in this image once flew under the prestigious banner of Pan American Airways as the Clipper Flying Cloud. After years of service in aviation history's golden era, it underwent meticulous restoration by Boeing in 2001. Today it stands proudly on display at the National Air and Space Museum—a testament to both technological advancements and America's rich aviation heritage.
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