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On July 3, 1931, Century Pacific Air Lines began service from San Francisco to San Diego, via Oakland, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles. Flying Stinson tri-motors, Century Pacific Air Lines offered fares below railway fees. This photo was taken at San Francisco Airport, shortly after service began. #SFHistory Century Pacific Air Lines Stinson tri-motor at San Francisco Airport 1931 SFO Museum Collection 1993.07.17.002 This image was posted on February 19, 2016.

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