Vintage Boeing Aircraft
How Is A Round Bluebird Like An Upside Down Airplane?
Maybe you have heard of the "upside down airplane." It's one of the most sought-after collectible postage stamps in the world. The two-color stamp gets its name from the fact that it depicts an airplane flying upside down, relative to the stamp's text and decorative border. The "upside down airplane" was the result of a printer's error, if you're wondering.
In the world of vintage radios, the equivalent of the upside down airplane stamp, in terms of collector desirability, is the Sparton Bluebird. Unlike that famous postage stamp, though, the Bluebird was not created by mistake. Far from it. Having an unlikely shape and appearance for a radio of its day, it was the carefully thought out product of one of the top designers working in the 1930s (as well as the 1940s and '50s), Walter Dorwin Teague.
Teague's Bluebird is considered by many to represent the pinnacle of industrial design in the art deco mode. The outstanding feature of this radio is a 14-inch round mirror that is tinted a cobalt blue and accented with streamlined chrome strips and knobs. The radio parts themselves are hidden in a housing situated to the rear of the mirror, and having a forward-facing speaker. Everyone who sees a Bluebird radio is struck with its astonishing yet simply stated beauty. Some Bluebirds have even been displayed in museums.
The original 1936-vintage Sparton Bluebird sold for between forty and fifty dollars. Today you would have to pay $3,000 to $5,000 to acquire one. People have been known to bid more than a thousand dollars on eBay for a non-working Bluebird!
Due to the fragility of the radio's mirror, it is thought that many if not the majority of Bluebirds ever sold may have been damaged at some point and ultimately discarded. If you ever come across an intact one for sale, consider yourself lucky--and snap it up!
Originally, Bluebirds came with a 14-inch round platter that was made from a mirror matching that of the radio. The Bluebird would be set on the platter as a way to display it to greatest advantage. Finding a Bluebird that still has the platter with it is an especially rare occurrence.
Replica Bluebirds have been produced from time to time. Some of these replicas are quite lovely in their own right, but don't be fooled by them if you are wanting to get your hands on the genuine article. If you find what appears to be a Bluebird, look for the Sparton name on it and the model number 506 or 566.
Walter Dorwin Teague's bold designs made a powerful impact on the industrial and commercial landscape of the middle part of the 20th century. He and his firm designed cameras for Eastman Kodak, a passenger aircraft interior for Boeing, and a Steinway piano for the 1939 New York World's Fair. The design company he founded continues today.
For all his achievements, though, Walter Dorwin Teague will always be hailed by radio collectors and enthusiasts for one thing: the Sparton Bluebird, a marvel of the art deco era.
About the Author
Stefan Smith is a devotee of old radios. On his site
Antique Sounds
(www.antiquesounds.com) he shares his knowledge of vintage radios and phonographs, and provides radios-for-sale listings to help people seeking to acquire one of these antique marvels.
Air India - Business class services
Air India was founded by Ratan Tata in 1932 which was named as Tata Airlines. On 1946, Tata Airlines was converted into a public Company, under the name of Air India. On 1948, it started its international operations. Its international services, started with a weekly flight from Mumbai to London. In early 1950’s government decided to nationalize it. On 1953, two autonomous corporations were created namely Indian Airlines and Air India International. Indian Airlines was formed to operate domestic services while Air India International was established to operate the overseas services. In 1962, word ‘international was dropped.
Its main focus is on London city. Its subsidiaries include Air-India Express and Air India Cargo. Company Slogan is “Your place in the sky”. Its headquarters is in Mumbai, India.
Some of the important destinations covered by Air India are Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Frankfurt, London, Birmingham, Abu Dhabi, Dam man, Doham Dubai, etc. It has nearly 38 aircrafts. Some of them include Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-200LR etc.
Airport Lounge service:
Airport Lounge service named as Maharaja Lounge. This lounge facility is offered to First and Business class passengers. There are five lounges in which three are located in India and two internationally. In India lounge facilities are available in Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. It has its lounges in London and New York also where first and business class passengers can enjoy drinks, snacks before boarding their flight.
Some of the facilities that provides to its business class passengers are as follows:
Business class passengers can enjoy spacious cabins and plush seats. On 747 aircraft every passenger can avail Aisle and window seats.
In flight Meals:
You can enjoy your meals with a choice of three menus from Grilled Lamb chops, Parmesan cheese Omlette and Chicken Malai kebab. With a vintage wine or smooth Champagne.
On-board Entertainment:
Air India has Audio Video on demand system on all 747-400 and 777 aircrafts.
Airbus A310-300 flies to Damman, Hong Kong, Nairobi, Osaka and Shanghai. Both Business and Economy class seats are standard and personal television are not provided in these classes.
Boeing 747-400 flies to Jeddah, Riyadh and Tokyo. Business class has premium seats with added recline and cushioning. It has widescreen personal television with Audio video on demand in call classes and improved seats.
Boeing 777s flies to median haul destinations such as Dubai, Frankfurt, London and Tokyo. Long haul destinations include Chicago, New York City, Newark and Toronto. Several variants of Boeing 777 are Boeing 777-200, 777-200ER, 777-200LR and 777-300ER. In these flights business class seats have 15 inch widescreen PTVs with laptop power and USB ports.
About the Author
Sarahjose is an eminent analyst and writer in travel and tourism related topics. She has authored many books on air travel guide for Cheap Business Travel and Business Class Airline Tickets. Find more packages at www.iflybusiness.com
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