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World Service,21 Mar 1994,27 mins

Imperial Airways

Omnibus

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Recollections from pilots and air crew of the early days of Imperial Airways when the pilot sat outside the aeroplane and passengers were advised on appropriate attire for a 14 day journey and had to be weighed before boarding.

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