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In the pioneering early days of aviation, mechanics often flew in the right seat of the cockpit and could perform co-pilot duties if needed.
This image was posted on July 13, 2017.
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United Airlines traces its origin to the mid-1920s, with the establishment of four airmail routes that would later become the backbone of United’s route system.
This image was posted on July 08, 2017.
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Over ninety years ago, at the dawn of commercial aviation, four companies merged into a single airline that became a preeminent U.S. carrier.
This image was posted on June 30, 2017.
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What did flight kitchens look like in the 1970s?
This image was posted on May 22, 2017.
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#OnThisDay, the first female cabin crewmember, Ellen Church, worked her first flight for Boeing Air Transport(BAT).
This image was posted on May 15, 2017.
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People Express Airlines commenced operations #onthisday in 1981.
This image was posted on April 30, 2017.
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United Air Lines produced this 1957 flight attendant employee pamphlet that introduces potential applicants to the profession.
This image was posted on March 22, 2017.
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Flight packets given to passengers in the 1940s and 1950s consisted of various passenger information and amenities including postcards, luggage tags, route maps, and informational materials on aircraft and aviation procedures.
This image was posted on March 19, 2017.
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From 1976 to 1981, United’s cabin crewmembers wore a combination of Stan Herman’s western style all-season uniform called Classic U.S.A.
This image was posted on October 29, 2016.
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