Boeing’s Model 80 commercial transport airplane was the first Boeing plane designed specifically with passenger comfort in mind. Along with the mail, the first Model 80 carried 12 passengers in a spacious cabin with leather upholstery, reading lamps, ventilation and hot and cold running water. The larger Model 80-A made its first flight on September 12, 1929, and could carry 18 people.
Caption on photo: Lower outer right - Design 80A Embossed with Boeing logo. Stamped on verso with Boeing logo and "Off. Boeing Photo" Photographer's number: 2515-B
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv58132
Credit: MOHAI, Boeing Airplane Company Airplane Production Photographs, 1953.345.7
