1948-08-18 — Page 11

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AUGUST 18, 1948

China Mail Wednesday Supplement

FROM BUCKETS TO BACKRESTS: Interior view of an aircraft undergoing a complete overhaul, and conversion from the conventional bucket seat to a luxurious sound-proof skyliner.

THE MAINTENANCE BEHIND CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

The photographs on this and the centra pages .were taken by the "China Mall" photographer at The

Pacific Airmaintenance Installation at Kai Tak.

They give some idea of the very large ground organization required to service the great gliterring. airliners of today. The high standard of safety and emciency demanded for all passenger-carrying air- lines today can only be maintained by constant in- spection and replacement of any parts, however small, found to be imperfect.

INSIDE WORK: Another photograph showing engineers, at work fitting out and soundproofing the interior of a Cathay Pacifte" Airways Craft.

CONTACT, Balanes

Important in an aircraft propellor. After being overhauled, this one is being subjected

ock its

rigid inspection to

OVERHAUL. In the electrical accessory overhaul shop (be- Low) are: L to ro a magneto, generator and starter test stand. The aircraft, magnetos, and generators are, test run-on such units for. four, hours at 2,500 RPM to ensure their rellability before being installed in an aircraft..

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