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A flying hotel: passenger quarters in airship R101
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A flying hotel: passenger quarters in airship R101
A flying " hotel" : the remarkable passenger quarters in Britains new giant airship, R101. The worlds largest airship, to make her trials early this summer: R101 - her enormous size and details of her spacious passenger accommodation.
1929
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Accommodation Airship Airships Broadside Davis Deck Diagram Diagrams Dining Feb18 Galley Horace Lower Quarters R101 Saloon Spacious Upper
A Flying Hotel
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: Remarkable Passenger Quarters Aboard Britain's New Giant Airship R101 The captivating image before you showcases the luxurious passenger quarters of R101, the world's largest airship, set to undergo trials early in the summer of 1929. With her colossal size and impressive accommodation, R101 was poised to revolutionize air travel, offering an unparalleled flying experience. The upper deck of the airship is depicted in this broadside view, revealing the spacious dining saloon, where passengers could enjoy gourmet meals prepared in the nearby galley. The saloon, adorned with plush seating and elegant decor, offered ample space for passengers to dine in comfort as they soared through the skies. The lower deck of R101 is also illustrated, revealing the sleeping quarters. Passengers could choose from various cabin classes, each offering different levels of comfort and luxury. The diagrams provide a detailed look at the layout of the passenger quarters, with separate compartments for men and women, as well as communal areas for socializing and relaxation. Notable passengers included George Horace Gordon Davies, the Chairman of the Imperial Airship Company, and Sir Horace Thomas Rumsey, the Chief Engineer. The R101 was designed to transport up to 72 passengers in total, offering a level of comfort and luxury previously unseen in air travel. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of air travel, showcasing the innovative design and luxurious accommodations of the R101, the world's largest airship. [Note: This description is not affiliated with the Imperial Airship Company or any commercial use of the R101.] (Image Source: Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online)
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