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Until World War II, Transcontinental and Western Air Inc (TWA) primarily operated domestic passenger and mail services in the United States. This image was posted on December 08, 2022. #defunctthursday #avgeek #twa #transworldairlines
#Onthisday in 1941, San Francisco Airport became an U.S. Army Air Corps training and staging facility. This image was posted on December 07, 2022. #avgeek #sfohistory
In the mid-1980s, Qantas introduced a new corporate look with a fresh livery for their aircraft, along with a new line of cabin and ground crew uniforms. This image was posted on December 06, 2022. #flyingsoutherncross #avgeek #qantas #uniform #crewlife
Formed in 1931 from the merger and acquisition of several airlines, United Air Lines grew and prospered as one of the leading U.S. coast-to-coast carriers during the ensuing decades. This image was posted on December 05, 2022. #airlinemealsets #avgeek #paxex
Transcontinental and Western Air Inc (TWA) was founded in July 1930 through a merger of several airlines and was one of the first airlines to offer transcontinental service. This image was posted on December 01, 2022. #defunctthursday #avgeek #twa #transworldairways
“If you had told me when I moved to San Francisco in 1998, ‘Kenn, you are going to be part of a museum’s permanent aviation collection and will love it,’ I would have thought you were out of your mind. This image was posted on November 30, 2022. #nativeamericanhertiagemonth #behindthescenes #avgeek #museumlife
Created through a merger as Transcontinental & Western Air in 1930, TWA was renamed Trans World Airlines during the early postwar era as it expanded into international routes. This image was posted on November 29, 2022. #airlinemealsets #avgeek #paxex
On the afternoon of November 22, 1935, a Pan American Airways Martin M-130 named “China Clipper”, lifted off from the waters of the San Francisco Bay into the sky setting a course for the Philippines. This image was posted on November 22, 2022. #avgeek #chinaclipper #panam
Presented within “More than a Meal: Airline Meal Service Sets, 1960s–80s” are Jason Peterson’s striking photographs made while flying on commercial airliners. This image was posted on November 18, 2022. #airlinemealsets #avgeek #paxex #windowseat
Under construction for three years, the 1954 San Francisco International Airport Terminal building was extensively documented. This image was posted on November 18, 2022. #avgeek #sfohistory #sfo #millsfieldsfo
Founded in 1931, Swissair was founded through the merger of Ad Astra Aero and Balair and was the flag carrier of Switzerland. This image was posted on November 17, 2022. #defunctthursday #avgeek #swissair
The Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco was commissioned #onthisday in 1940. This image was posted on November 15, 2022. #avgeek #sfohistory #coastguard
San Francisco and Oakland (SFO) Helicopter Airlines was founded in 1961. This image was posted on November 10, 2022. #defunctthursday #sfohelicopter #avgeek #aviationhistory #sfohistory
In the late 1950s, jet airliners began to enter service for airlines around the world. This image was posted on November 09, 2022. #airmaildownunder #avgeek #jetage
#Onthisday in 2017, United Airlines’ last scheduled Boeing 747 flight departed from SFO. This image was posted on November 07, 2022. #united #boeing747 #sfohistory #avgeek
Republic Airlines was formed as a result of a merger between North Central Airlines and Southern Airways in 1979 and was based at Minneapolis–Saint Paul. This image was posted on November 03, 2022. #defunctthursday #republicairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory
During the 1990s, Qantas operated a large fleet of the Boeing 747-400 widebody airliner, which was introduced in 1989. This image was posted on November 02, 2022. #flyingsoutherncross #avgeek #qantas #uniform #crewlife
Did you know that in addition to our current exhibition on airmail, “Airmail Down Under” our online database also has over 1,600 airmail flight covers! This image was posted on November 01, 2022. #avgeek #philately #aerophilately #museum #collection
In the early 1940s, Pan American Airways established regular service to Auckland, New Zealand, with their Boeing 314 Clipper flying boats. #AirmailDownUnder #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.
Although transpacific service was halted by the outbreak of WWII, the war years were transformational for air travel. Not only were new and improved aircraft developed, but a network of airfields was built across the Pacific as part of the war effort. #AirmailDownUnder #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.
In the late 1940s, land-based aircraft, like the Douglas DC-4, the DC-6, and the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, made regularly operated commercial air routes between the United States & Australia a reality for airmail, cargo, and passengers alike. #AirmailDownUnder #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.
See “Airmail Down Under” on display, pre-security, in the Aviation Museum and Library and online at: https://t.co/BfYpDTGIo5 #AirmailDownUnder #AvGeek #philately This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.
A number of furniture pieces were also missing, including entire rows of seats. Because the figures of the passengers were used multiple times in the interior, it was possible to take molds from intact figures in order to recreate the lost pieces. #jetage #aircraftmodels #avgeek This tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.
First, the model was thoroughly cleaned. Then conservators were able to address the numerous original components of the model that had detached. Conservators found the original locations of the detached components and reattached them with adhesive. #jetage #aircraftmodels #avgeek This tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.
In 2003, Qantas outfitted their ground staff and flight crews in new uniforms conceived by the celebrated Australian designer Peter Morrissey (b. 1961). #FlyingSouthernCross #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 31, 2022.
See “Flying the Southern Cross Route: Seventy-Five years of Australian Commercial Air Service to North America” on display, pre-security, in the Aviation Museum and Library and online at: https://t.co/AePkQlpXiu #FlyingSouthernCross #AvGeek #Qantas #uniform #crewlife This tweet was posted on August 31, 2022.
We are saddened to hear about the recent passing of Hanae Mori at the age of 96. Mori designed two uniforms for @JAL_Official_jp including this 1970 “fifth generation” uniform to coincide with the airline’s first wide-body jet service. #avgeek This tweet was posted on September 02, 2022.
A hat often topped off a flight attendant’s uniform. Browse over one hundred hats in our collection. https://t.co/myk6OfgTxI #collections #avgeek #hat This tweet was posted on September 07, 2022.
People Express Airlines commenced operations on April 30, 1981. A low-cost airline inspired by Freddie Laker and Laker Air, the airline operated Boeing 727s, 737s, and 747s. #DefunctThursday #PeoplExpress #Avgeek This tweet was posted on September 08, 2022.
People Express advertised "we eliminate the things you don't want: like ticket counters and airline food. And we give you the things you want: like frequent flights with extra room for carry-on bags.” #DefunctThursday #PeoplExpress #Avgeek This tweet was posted on September 08, 2022.
See “Jet Mainliner in Miniature: The United Air Lines Douglas DC-8 Cutaway Model” on display, in the Aviation Museum, located pre-security in the International Terminal or online at: https://t.co/IrPJ5oDXwo #jetage #aircraftmodels #avgeek #united #dc8 This tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.
The missing pieces were then cast in plaster, attached to the original figures or seats, and painted to match the color scheme. #jetage #aircraftmodels #avgeek This tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.
Their rapid expansion to new destinations and acquisitions of airlines in the mid-1980s led to financial distress, and the airline merged with Continental Airlines in 1987. Did you ever fly on People Express? #DefunctThursday #PeoplExpress #Avgeek This tweet was posted on September 08, 2022.
While California’s heat wave has subsided, we still hope you’re staying cool. Check out a few of the fans—the original way to keep cool— in our collection. https://t.co/4TuNybuY7h #avgeek #heatwave #fans #fan #thai This tweet was posted on September 12, 2022.
Did you know SFO Museum has the freestanding schedule board from San Francisco Airport’s 1937 passenger terminal? For years the board was large enough to post the arrival and departure times for all scheduled airlines serving San Francisco. #avgeek #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on September 19, 2022.
#Onthisday in 1927, Hangar No. 1 at #MillsField was completed. The airport's first hangar was made of steel framing with galvanized-corrugated iron siding. Navigational aids included a 24-inch revolving beacon, and 11-foot high lettering identifying the airfield. #AvGeek #SFO This tweet was posted on September 23, 2022.