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Although our Aviation Museum & Library is closed for construction, we have two online-only exhibitions to share! "Airmail Down Under" highlights the importance of airmail in establishing routes across the Pacific Ocean and "Australian Airliners Across the Pacific" illustrates the evolution of the aircraft utilized and passenger service implemented by Australian airline companies in their post-World War II transpacific services. Link in bio!
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