Chronicling a glamorous era in air travel, when journeys took days and were things to be savoured

Relive the glamorous era of unhurried air travel with the history of flying boats and their impact on global transportation.

Flying Boats: Air Travel in the Golden Age transports you to a time when long-distance air travel meant luxurious accommodations and attentive service aboard ocean-liner-style flying boats. Discover how these magnificent aircraft connected the world during the 1930s, offering well-heeled passengers unparalleled comfort and style.

Explore the rise and fall of these airborne vessels, from the iconic Short Empire flying boats to the challenges posed by wartime advancements in landplane technology. Uncover the stories of Imperial Airways, Pan American Airways, and the innovative routes that defined a golden age of aviation. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike!