The Early Days - Fear Of Flying

[Desertdawg]

Ok, this daily shot has some interesting detail.

http://www.shorpy.com/node/19081?size=_original#caption

- One that stands out is the ground crew :-)

- Wonder what the passenger thoughts were looking out the window and seeing oil running down the windows. Somehow I don't think there were any complaints about lack of snacks and beverages during the flight :-)

[John Richard]

Re: The Early Days - Fear Of Flying

Great photo. My, how times have changed when it comes to fueling. A very unusual engine configuration, I did not recognize the plane and became curious as to what the plane was. It is a Handley Page HP.42. Please see the provided link for more information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handley_Page_H.P.42

[Desertdawg]

Re: The Early Days - Fear Of Flying

Thanks for that link.

Interesting fact from there

"No lives were lost in civilian service (a record thought to be unique for contemporary aircraft)"

[taglialavore]

Re: The Early Days - Fear Of Flying

Viewing these kind of pictures... I cannot argue about anything when I travel. My God.
Will the people say the same when they see a picture from now to 50 years on?