PAA's Midway Island base - Mechanics, radio and weather facilities, a nice overnight hotel, and other comforts, like bars and excellent fishing

This section of a Pan American Airways

mechanics, radio and weather facilities, a nice overnight hotel, and other comforts beyond just being just a rest stop. Midway is an excellent fishing spot so passengers could enjoy the freshest lobster, Mahi Mahi and other delights, with fresh hydroponically grown vegetables

and a very well stocked bar of fine liquors.

The Classic Pan Am Clipper Era This section of a Pan American Airways

brochure gives an idea of the shape of PAA's Midway Island base. Midway is at the extreme Western end of the Hawaiian island chain and was the next stop for clippers after Honolulu. Being the very meticulous first class operation Pan American was, Midway had aircraft mechanics, radio and weather facilities, a nice overnight hotel, and other comforts beyond just being just a rest stop. Midway is an excellent fishing spot so passengers could enjoy the freshest lobster, Mahi Mahi and other delights, with fresh hydroponically grown vegetables and a very well stocked bar of fine liquors.

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