by Ian Warren » Sat Dec 24, 2016 4:36 pm
I really love this extract from the manual : I have read this before in one of my DC-3 books .. so COOL
Donald Douglas’s secretary’s phone: Brrrring, Brrrring
DD’s secretary: Douglas Aviation, office of the President,
how may we help you?
Voice on the phone (somewhat grumpy): This is Cyrus
Rowlett Smith, President of American Airlines, let me
speak to Donny.
DD’s secretary: (button push) — Mr. Douglas, I have a
Cyrus Rowlett Sm....
DD (somewhat resigned): Alright Thelma, just put him
through.” (click) “Well C.R., how the hell are you?
CR (more than somewhat grumpy): Well, Donny, I’m
feeling just as fine as when I called you this morning and
the morning and afternoon before that. I’m feeling just
f***ing fine, thank you. So, what are you gonna do about
what I asked you?
DD (with some unction): I’m glad you’re fine C. R. Listen,
I’ve been thinking about your request for a larger DC-2,
and yes, I know that the 2’s cabin is only 66” wide and
too narrow for side-by-side sleeping berths and... say,
why do you need side-by-side berths anyway?
CR (with forced patience): Donny, if you weren’t who you
are I’d think you weren’t running on all cylinders. Have
you ever heard of the “mile-high club?
Typical airliner “Pullman” sleeper
accommodations.
Douglas prototype
