Stratocruiser (1949)

STRATOCRUISER Location unclear. American Overseas Airline’s ’Stratocruiser’ plane at the airport. The company offered free flight to all those whose initials are - . Only one person qualified, Mr Arthur Oswald Ashby (sp?). Several shots of Mr Ashby entering plane, taking his seat and being greeted by the air hostess. Several shots of the plane getting ready for takeoff. People at the airport looking on as the plane rises. Various shots of the inside of the luxury plane - there are two decks and passengers are quite comfortable. They are offered drinks, girls are seen refreshing their make up, men seated comfortably in the salon etc. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the