Air Travel in 1958 - Not Like Today

Added: 2026-06-01

[00:00:04]The first passenger jet clipper to fly the Atlantic. Because of its greater size and speed, it will do the job of several of the biggest propeller-driven planes.

[00:00:18]Welcome aboard. Welcome aboard the spacious cabin. Attractively decorated, airond conditioned, but draft-free.

[00:00:26]Newly designed individual overhead light units are an innovation.

[00:00:33]Roominess extends even to the powder rooms which look like those in a private home.

[00:00:42]And a new sensation, complete absence of vibration.

[00:00:51]Near sonic speed, but inside one of the most stunning discoveries. There is no feeling of movement at all. No vibration, hardly any sound. A new concept in air transportation. The travail has been taken out of travel.

[00:01:11]Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We are now at cruising altitude 35,000 ft. Our flying speed is 575 mph. In addition, we're benefiting from a substantial tailwind by courtesy of the jetream. Indications are that our arrival at London airport may be ahead of schedule. I'll be speaking with you again from time to time. Thank you.

[00:01:37]This is the atmosphere on a Jet Clipper flight. Delicious food adds to the enjoyment. It's prepared in four simultaneously operating galleys where dishes can be cooked in 5-minute ovens.

[00:01:58]Scenes of living room quiet and relaxation. The mood enhanced by lighting that can be changed from the pale pink of dawn through all the variations to the dark blue of night.

[00:02:15]Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain again. I've just been talking with flight control at London Airport.

[00:02:21]The temperature there is 64° and the weather is clear. If you haven't already changed your watches to conform to the time difference, I suggest you do so now. We are now making our descent. I won't be speaking to you again as we'll be in our landing pattern over London in the next few minutes. It was a pleasure to have you aboard our Jet Clipper. We hope to have you with us again soon.

[00:02:43]Thank you.

[00:02:44]>> New York to London in 6 and 1/2 magic hours.

[00:02:50]It all goes so fast now and it's so comfortable that you feel as if you hadn't traveled at all.