It seems likely tbat aerial transport services of tbe future 'will fly 20,000 feet np in the sub-stratosphere. Aero* planes in wbicb passengers will be enclosed in sealed oxygen-fed cabins, insulated from beat and Cold, are being designed for one of tbe big American air lines. At 20,000 feet tbey will have a crnising speed of 240 miles an bour. Tbirty-two .^passengers will jbe accommodated during tbe day, and 18 at nigbt. 3§acb macbine will carry a crew of 'four.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 27, 26 October 1937, Page 8
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80Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 27, 26 October 1937, Page 8
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