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Old 11th Feb 2010, 12:33
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Greatest number of prop passengers

This one is causing to cause all sorts of problems for definitions.

On 21st October 1929, the Dornier Do X 12-engined flying boat carried the greatest number to fly in one aircraft up to that time. 10 crew, 150 passengers and 9 stowaways. So, its either the winner or a good runner up to the Armagnac.........but it was a one-off not a scheduled service.

Likewise, if you include airships, the Graf Zeppelin (4 Diesels) carried 150 +45 crew on short flights but only 50 intercontinental. It would certainly win on length or volume criteria.

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