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Title: The Equipment of the Most Luxurious |
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Description: The equipment of the most luxurious air liners in the world/Heracles class air liners used on the London-Paris services/(2) officers, wireless, (2) stewards,/(4) engines each horse indicates 100 h.p. (550 h.p./engine)/(38) passengers/breakfast, luncheon, tea, dinner/plenty of room for luggage and two lavatories (ladies and gentlemen)/reliability, comfort/Imperial/Airways/The British Air Line. This clever art deco poster designed by Edgar Ainsworth advertises Imperial Airways "Heracles" class airplane, the Handley Page H.P. 42. This airplane was used on Imperial’s European routes for 10 years beginning in 1931, and when it was introduced, it set new high standards for in-flight service and luxury. On all Heracles class flights, Imperial served full course meals and offered an impressive wine list. The cabin was equipped with two lavatories, comfortably padded seats, and because the engines were located on the wings, the cabin was much quieter than other airplanes (but still noisey by today’s standards). The H.P. 42, along with many of other planes flown by Imperial Airways, was much slower than the competition during an era when speed was the main attraction to travelling by air. But by emphasizing and offering a high standard of service, safety, and reliability, Imperial maintained a reasonable share of the European passenger market. |
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