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The period between the First World War and WWII is so distant that it's doubtful many people think about passenger air travel during those decades. If they do, what comes to mind are scary-looking wooden and canvas biplanes held together by a maze of guy wires.
If my father was dreading many noisy, bumpy and nerve-wracking hours on one of those all the way to Miami while on his way to the airfield at Rio in early 1943, he would have been delighted to see one of Pan Am's Boeing S-307 Strato-Clippers waiting on the apron for its lucky passengers.
Above, Pan American's three Boeing S-307s are parked together for an undated publicity shot. The one that carried my father is in the center, bearing registration number NC19910. There's some confusion as to whether it was Clipper Flying Cloud or Clipper Comet. Wikipedia isn't sure.
The Boeing S-307 story is too long to fit here but it doesn't need to, since Wikipedia has all the facts a person could possibly want about this pioneering airliner. Simply saying that it was pressurized with four engines mounted on a wing that was below the body doesn't begin to do it justice.
It's a shame Father wasn't as interested in aircraft as I am, because I would have loved to hear his impressions.
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The Boeing Model 307 Stratoliner (or Strato-Clipper in Pan American service, or C-75 in USAAF service) is an American stressed-skin four-engine low-wing tailwheel monoplane airliner derived from the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, which entered commercial service in July 1940.
It was the first airliner in revenue service with a pressurized cabin, which with supercharged engines, allowed it to cruise above the weather.
As such it represented a major advance over contemporaries, with a cruising speed of 220 mph (350 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m) compared to the Douglas DC-3s 160 mph (260 km/h), at 8,000 ft (2,400 m) then in service.
When it entered commercial service it had had a crew of five to six, including two pilots, a flight engineer, two flight attendants and an optional navigator, and had a capacity for 33 passengers, which later modifications increased, first to 38, and eventually to 60.
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The noted industrial designer Raymond Loewy designed the passenger cabin, with furnishings provided by Marshall Field's.
It was divided into four compartments, each with six deep comfortable reclining chairs which could be converted into 16 sleeping berths.
Each compartment was provided with adjustable air conditioning vents, reading lights, and a call button.
Nine additional seats were provided along the port side of the aircraft, while washrooms which doubled as dressing rooms were provided at both ends of the cabin.
The rear washroom was for women and was named the "ladies charm room", which aside from the walls being covered in heavy plate glass mirrors, in its 34 sq ft (3.2 m2) it two dressing tables, each with a sink, plush upholstered stools, soft indirect lighting provided by fluorescent lamps, ashtrays, hot and cold running water, shelves with towels, and a separate cubicle was provided for the toilet.
The men's washroom was in front as the "Men's Lounge", and also had a separate cubicle for the toilet, and two sinks, along with outlets to run an electric razor.
A somewhat cramped galley of 28 sq ft (2.6 m2) provided hot food was situated at the rear of the cabin, behind which was positioned the rear hemispherical pressure bulkhead.
Up to 412 cu ft (11.7 m3) or 6,590 lb (2,990 kg) of baggage could be stowed under the floor of the cabin, between the wing spars, and behind the rear spar, which was accessible in flight through a hatch in the cabin floor, or on the ground through three hatches on the underside of the fuselage.
Extensive use was made of the latest in sound proofing, and the Dynafocal engine shock mounts were designed to reduce vibrations from being felt by the passengers.
The air conditioning system used both electrical and mechanical systems, which drew air in through vents in leading edge of each wing near the roots to bring outside air to two engine driven superchargers that compressed the air, which was then passed through radiator condensers to cool the air, and it was then run through channels to the vents in the cabin.
External hookups allowed ground air conditioner units to cool the cabin air when the engines were off.
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In 1937 Pan American Airways placed their first order for two Stratoliners, which they soon increased to six. Deliveries to Pan Am started in March 1940, and they had received their first three before war intervened and civil aircraft production halted. The other three would not be built. All three were named for historically notable Clipper ships. Pan Am carried out their first revenue flight on July 4, 1940, with service between Miami, Brownsville, Texas and Los Angeles. Unlike TWA, Pan Am did not exclusively assign their aircraft to specific routes, and instead they were used for their Latin American routes and ranged from Miami and Los Angeles to Brazil.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_307_Stratoliner#Pan_American...(Pan_Am)
Second Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington State
Still processing some images from my recent trip there... got a few more to go :)
Mexichromis sp. @ House reef (Bali Dive Resort & SPA), Tulamben (Bali)
See more at UW Tulamben (2017) and UW Bali (2016)
My niece, Bell, sticking out her bumpy little tongue for some water after a long day running around the state park with all of the dogs!
Edited with PTM
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This is another one that's located in a rough neighborhood...I parked in front of abandoned houses to walk down here. Most of the cars that use this ramp are older or have high mileage, so I usually find a lot of universals and caps that are in poor condition here.
On the left you can see a new Mirage and an old metal Buick Century. I took both of those....the Mirage is very curbed, and the Century has a few dings, but not bad.
On the right are two Corollas, a newer 16" and older 15". The 15" is curbed, and both had a few broken clips. I took them, but they may end up as parts donors.
Went to watch the Babadook at the outdoor cinema at Linear Reserve on Friday, and we were treated to a great sunset. Canon S100.
Another view of Hawker Beechcraft 350 Super King Air N6147U caught on short finals to RAF Brize Norton
Owned by Boeing and festooned with all sorts of sensors and aerials, it is presumably used as some sort of test and evaluation platform?
Either way it was certainly the star item seen there that day
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Gamla stan dates back to the 13th century, and consists of medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, and archaic architecture. North German architecture has had a strong influence in the Old Town's construction.
The present alleys only give a vague glimpse of the appearance of the medieval city where the gables of the building were facing the streets and contained window bays for offering goods of sale; where filth, the bumpy paving and hand-drawn vehicles made walking circumstantial; and where odours and scents from dung, food, fishes, leather, furnaces, and seasonal spices mingled. During nights (and certainly during the long winters) the city was completely dark, save for exceptional fire watchers and nocturnal ramblers who used torches to find their bearing.
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I photographed this before sunrise on the Mesquite sand dunes in Death Valley California. The beautiful curves, patterns and textures are a real feast for the eyes and offer countless opportunities for photography.
Converted to Black and White in Silver FX Pro2
I've taken many photos of the Wrightstown bridge over the years. It's close to where I live and I drive over it all the time. The old bridge goes over the Fox River and connects the two sides of town. It no longer meets regulations, due to how high of a grade it is as well as how old and unsafe it's getting.
For the past few years, there's been much construction going on in this small town. Houses and businesses have been torn down or relocated to build a new bridge, a few roundabouts, and redirect traffic. The new bridge, which is much longer and far less steep, opened up a few months ago. The old bridge still allowed limited access to some parts in and out of town, but it's seen its days.
They will be starting the deconstruction of the old bridge on December 1st. For the most part, I won't miss this old thing. I live near the top of this it and it's always been a challenge to bike or jog up it at the end of a long route. It's bumpy and a little scary. It's always been my Mt. Doom. It's time for the new bridge to take over.
I have to admit that I'll miss this old bridge though. I've been living in Wrightstown for the past 15 years, and went to grade school and high school there. It's always been a part of this town. You can't change progress, but I will miss it all the same. Part of me always misses the old days.
I'm not sure how much longer I'll be living in Wrightstown -- so it seems fitting to still be around while this old structure will be taken down and watch the progress of this little town.
Though probably not as bumpy as riding over the pot holes in Milton Keynes!
Newport Pagnell Carnival 2 of 2.
I have walked all around this place on multiple occasions. Even walked on it one night under the full moon a couple years ago and somehow did not see this incredible landscape. Two weeks ago I finally made it back for a proper visit.
Captured on the Middlewich branch near Sandbach, Freightliner class 66 no. 66601 cautiously eases the 04.18 Westbury Lafarge - Tunstead (6M58) along a fairly bumpy permanent way on 19th May 2014.
Seems that Mr Knight was also after this the day before........
12/11/18 #2142. An unplanned visit to Porto airport, which was bathed in afternoon light. I had a few hours to kill before the BA flight to Gatwick. The flight itself was going fine until we were approaching Gatwick, when things got very bumpy, due to thunderstorms. At one point either the plane was struck or there was a bolt of lightning very close by. I saw it through closed eyelids. Perhaps the other alternative flight option - TAP direct to London City - would have been a better bet.
This young Trumpeter swan was practicing his water landing, a little rough around the edges, but any landing you can swim away from is a good one!
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The Buick Skylark is a passenger car produced by Buick. The model was made in six production runs, during 46 years, over which the car's design varied dramatically due to changing technology and tastes and new standards implemented over the years.
First generation (1964–1967) - In the 1966 model year, the pillared four-door sedan was replaced by a four-door hardtop. The 1966 two-door Skylark was available with the optional 340 ci "Wildcat 375", engine which produced 260 hp (194 kW) and 365 lb·ft (495 N·m) torque with a 4-barrel Carter carb.
The four-door sedan would rejoin the lineup for the 1967 model year, making a total of five Skylark body styles. The 225 cu. in. V6 was standard on the two-door sedan, the 300-cubic-inch V8 on all other models but the four-door hardtop sedan, which came with a 340-cubic-inch-displacement V8 engine using a Rochester 2-barrel carburetor and producing 220 hp (160 kW) at 4400 rpm.
1967 Skylarks got all the Federally-mandated safety equipment as other U.S. market passenger cars, including a dual-circuit hydraulic brake system, energy-absorbing steering column and wheel, 4-way hazard flashers, shoulder belt mounting points for outboard front passengers, softer interior surfaces and recessed controls on the instrument panel.
As seen in La France, the Dordogne, near St. Cyprien.
This 11 y.o. papillon is still a very spry, alert little dog who loves his walks. Rather hard to photograph him in action, hence the swirl effect in the third photo!
To see another great little papillon, check out this sweetie:
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In the middle of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Pontão do Leblon is an right bumpy point. But it has its days.
Printable version for sale.
Photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The first male took his first flight on the morning of Monday, June 29. His initial flight was a little bumpy — he ended up in a flower bed — but after a check-up and an all-clear, the bird was taken to the top of the building where he could continue his flight training. He has had several good flights around the area since.
The second bird joined his brother soon after. He took his first flight early on Wednesday, July 1. Later in the afternoon, the Watchpost and Rescue Team picked up the bird, examined him and placed him back on the top of the building so that he could resume his flight training. Over the past few days, both birds were safe and spending their time on the eastside of the building.