In the early 1950s, US planes were conducting low-flying ... At the time, normal airliners were flying in the 10,000 to 20,000 feet range. While military aircraft topped out around 40,000 feet.

Discover the rise and fall of flying boats, from their golden age in the 1930s to their eclipse by jet airliners in the 1950s. We’ll explore how Saunders-Roe’s Princess aimed to redefine air ...

Lufthansa used the reliable airliners to anchor its transatlantic ... “For the appearance of the cabin, we tried to make it like the 1950s—the curtains, the seats, and the overhead bins ...

Tracy Wilkinson builds airliners in Everett, Washington. It’s not easy for a 1950s propeller airplane with grease smudges to turn heads at an airshow. Follow Us Explore Subscription Newsletters ...