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Amazing "Fly American" video from 1933
Early American Airways promotional film with twin engine Curtiss Condor airplanes showing plane interiors and passengers, airport facilities, pilots and cockpit, map with destinations at that time, chart showing passenger growth from 1928 to 1933.Footage from this subject is available for licensing from www.globalimageworks.com (www.youtube.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
A great film, how times have changed
My first cross country was from PHL to OAK in 1946, originating on Pennsylvania Central Airlines and took 28 hours. I remember the times when I was late for a flight and the plane taxied back from the runway to pick me up. Charles Smith made me an Admiral of the Fleet back in 1964 before it became the Admirals Club.
Jane, you saw the best of it. I remember in the early 60's looking at my stepfathers plaque from united airlines making him a member of the 100,000 mile club signed by Mr.Keck, president of United. Progress is great but the past ain't bad either.
What a hoot! What good passenger service. Reminds me of the times when I was late for a flight and they taxied back to the terminal to pick me up.
I loved watching that video, they were all pioneers, flight crews as well as pax. I don't go quite that far back but I do remember when the pax and crew were desevedly respectful of one another.
What a great video!