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#Onthisday in 1931, Century Pacific Air Lines began service from San Francisco to San Diego, via Oakland, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles. Flying a bright red, ten-passenger Stinson Tri-Motor, Century Pacific Air Lines offered fares below railway fees. This photo was taken at San Francisco Airport, shortly after service began. Image: San Francisco Airport, Century Pacific Stinson SM-6000-B tri-motor NC10840 at Mills Field, 1931. SFO Museum Collection. 2011.032.0103
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