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"Clipper Captains ...Master Craftsmen of Air Travel." #PanAm brochure, c. 1950 This tweet was posted on August 24, 2016.

"I know a man who lives in the Bay Area. This image was posted on February 02, 2021. #panam #sikorsky #avgeek

"Making and creating is part of my daily cycle…The making process is an inspiration in itself. This image was posted on November 01, 2018. #britishsilver #silver #sterling #sterlingsilver #silverdesign #silver #silversmith #silversmithing #teapot #edinburgh #british #britain

"The finest way to fly overseas is by Pan American's 'blue-ribbon' services. This image was posted on December 06, 2017. #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #aviationlovers #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #avgeeks #paxex #panam #panamerican #saturdayeveningpost #advertising

"Wherever in the world you want to go...the world's largest fleet of over-ocean Jets is at your service...the Pan Am Jet Clipper Fleet" Pioneering jet travel with the Boeing 707, and later the 747, Pan American World Airways emphasized its position as the "World's Most Experienced Airline". This image was posted on August 07, 2017.

"Wherever in the world you want to go...the world's largest fleet of over-ocean Jets is at your service...the Pan Am Jet Clipper Fleet" This tweet was posted on August 07, 2017.

"[Your Clipper Captain] belongs to a group of seasoned and highly trained flying Captains." #PanAm brochure, c. 1950 This tweet was posted on August 24, 2016.

#OnThisDay in 1934, the Martin M-130 took its first test flight in Baltimore, Maryland. The largest commercial airplane at the time, the "China Clipper" inaugurated transpacific service to Asia with Pan American Airways. #avgeek #aviationhistory #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on December 30, 2020.

#OnThisDay in 1934, the Martin M-130 took its first test flight in Baltimore, Maryland. This image was posted on December 30, 2022. #panam #avgeek #aviationhistory #martinm130

#OnThisDay in 1934, the Martin M-130 took its first test flight in Baltimore, Maryland. This image was posted on December 30, 2020. #avgeek #aviationhistory #museumfromhome

#OnThisDay in 1934, the first Martin M-130 took its first test flight in Baltimore, Maryland. This image was posted on December 30, 2016.

#OnThisDay in 1934, the first Martin M-130 took off on its first test flight. This image was posted on December 30, 2017. #chinaclipper #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #avgeeks #panam #martinm130 #m130 #flyingboat

#OnThisDay in 1935, Pan American Airway’s famous China Clipper arrived back in Alameda on San Francisco Bay after its record-breaking first flight to Asia. This image was posted on December 06, 2015.

#OnThisDay in 1935, the China Clipper, returned to Alameda after its record-breaking round trip flight to Manila. This tweet was posted on December 06, 2015.

#OnThisDay in 1935, the first of three Martin M-130 #flyingboats was delivered to Pan American Airways. Named the "China Clipper", this M-130 would go on to make history by inaugurating the first scheduled #transpacific air mail service from California to the Philippines. #avgeek This tweet was posted on October 09, 2018.

#OnThisDay in 1935, the first of three Martin M-130 flying boats was delivered to Pan American Airways. This image was posted on October 09, 2018. #chinaclipper #panam #earlyaviation #avgeek #paa #panamerican #flyingboats #transpacific

#OnThisDay in 1935, the first of three Martin M-130 flying boats was delivered to Pan American Airways. This image was posted on October 09, 2016.

#OnThisDay in 1939, Pan American Airways received its first two Boeing 314 flying boats. This image was posted on January 27, 2018. #chinaclipper #panam #panamerican #flyingboats #boeing #boeing314 #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #avgeeks

#OnThisDay in 1939, Pan American Airways’ first scheduled Clipper flight from Treasure Island departed for Asia. This image was posted on February 05, 2019. #avgeek #sfhistory #treasureisland #paa #panamerican #goldengate #ti #bayareahistory

#OnThisDay in 1939, Pan American received the delivery of their first Boeing 314. This image was posted on January 26, 2023. #panam #boeing314 #avgeek

#OnThisDay in 1960, Pan American World Airways received their first Douglas DC-8, the "Clipper Mandarin", registry number N803PA. Did you ever fly on one of #PanAm's DC-8s? This tweet was posted on February 07, 2018.

#OnThisDay in 1960, Pan American World Airways received their first Douglas DC-8, the "Clipper Mandarin", registry number N803PA. This image was posted on February 07, 2018. #avgeek #panam #panamerican #douglasaircraft #dc8 #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #avgeeks #postcard

#Onthisday in 1889, Igor Siskorsky was born in Kiev (Kyiv), modern day Ukraine. This image was posted on May 25, 2019. #chinaclipper #sikorsky #igorsikorsky #panamerican #goldengatebridge #sanfrancisco #sfhistory

#Onthisday in 1899, Igor Siskorsky was born in Kiev (Kyiv) in modern day Ukraine. One of the most important early Sikorsky aircraft, the S-42, was developed to meet #PanAm’s requirement for a trans-oceanic flying boat. Shown here is the Pan Am Clipper S-42 in flight in 1935. This tweet was posted on May 25, 2019.

#Onthisday in 1934, Pan American Airways received its first Sikorsky S-42. The Brazilian Clipper, shown here circa 1937, completed its inaugural flight on August 16, 1934. This tweet was posted on June 05, 2018.

#Onthisday in 1934, Pan American Airways received its first Sikorsky S-42. This image was posted on June 05, 2017. #avgeek #aviationhistory #panam #panagra #sikorsky #flyingboat #chinaclipper #florida #miami #rio #brazil

#Onthisday in 1934, Pan American Airways received its first Sikorsky S-42. This image was posted on June 05, 2018. #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #avgeeks

#Onthisday in 1935, the inaugural #transpacific #PanAm #Clipper service landed in Manila from CA, covering 8,210 miles with a flying time of 59 hours and 48 minutes. Today, a nonstop flight from #SFO to #Manila takes around 15 hours. #avgeek #chinaclipper This tweet was posted on November 29, 2017.

#Onthisday in 1935, the inaugural transpacific Pan American Airways Clipper service landed in Manila from California carrying 110,865 letters. This image was posted on November 29, 2017. #avgeek #aviationhistory #chinaclipper #panam #bayareahistory #manila #philipines #clipper #avgeeks #chinaclipper

#Onthisday in 1946, the first scheduled passenger flight departed from San Francisco Airport to Honolulu, Hawai’i. This image was posted on April 08, 2016.

#Onthisday in 1947, the #PanAmerican #Lockheed Constellation Model 749 Clipper America completed its first around the world flight, landing at @flySFO. Originating in NY’s La Guardia Airport on June 17, 1947, the 22,170- mile course, logged a total flying time of 102hrs & 50m. This tweet was posted on June 29, 2019.