The Yankee Clipper

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Bring a Brolly

 
Transatlantic flying was glamorous and unusual in the 1940s. The Pan American service was used by a variety of people, including film stars, politicians, businessmen and wartime refugees.
 
Every attempt was made to make the journey comfortable for the plane's important passengers. However, there was nothing luxurious about the take-off.

Often, one of the plane's wings would dip into the sea at take-off, pouring water in on the passengers as the plane levelled out.