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In the early 1960s, United Air Lines brought new jet airliners into service providing unprecedented speed, comfort, and efficiency. This image was posted on October 18, 2017. #avgeek #united #aviationhistory #flyingthemainline #themainline #unitedairlines #aviationgeek #aviation #aviationlovers #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #instaplane #flying #plane #flight #airline #avgeeks #aviation4u #aviationdaily #dc8 #douglasaircraft #boeing #boeing720 #jet #jetliner

In the early 1970s, #United Airlines commissioned #aviation artist Nixon Galloway to create watercolor paintings depicting each aircraft flown by the airline from the beginning of the company’s history. #themainline #avgeek This tweet was posted on December 11, 2017.

In the early 1970s, United Airlines commissioned aviation artist Nixon Galloway of Manhattan Beach, California, to create a series of watercolor paintings depicting each aircraft flown by the airline and its subsidiaries from the beginning of the company’s history. This image was posted on December 11, 2017. #themainline #united #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #avgeeks #watercolor #1970s

In the late 1920s, airline passenger seats needed to be light, yet strong, durable, and comfortable to sit in for long hours. #TheMainLine This tweet was posted on July 28, 2017.

In the mid-1950s, the Airline Textile Manufacturing Company, (also known as Airtex) began to produce @united-branded bags. #themainline This tweet was posted on October 26, 2017.

Learn more about United Airline's history "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of United Airlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on January 10, 2018.

Learn more early aviation history in "Flying #theMainLine: A History of #United Airlines", post-security, in T3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on July 07, 2017.

Meals on short, daytime flights were served with paper or plastic cups and plates to reduce weight. Ceramic wares were specifically designed to be light, yet sturdy, for inflight use. #TheMainLine This tweet was posted on January 26, 2018.

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. #united #unitedairlines #themainline #avgeek #aviationhistory

Pilots are outfitted with military style, two-piece suit uniforms and hats. This image was posted on September 27, 2017. #avgeek #united #aviationhistory #flyingthemainline #themainline #unitedairlines #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #aviationlovers #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #instaplane #flying #plane #flight #airline #avgeeks #aviation4u #aviationdaily

RT @jefftabaco: Always love @flySFO @SFOMuseum exhibits. https://t.co/X5gVx7nJqw @united #TheMainLine #avgeek This tweet was posted on December 26, 2017.

See "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of #United Air Lines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd #avgeek This tweet was posted on August 28, 2017.

See "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of #United Airlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd #Hawaii This tweet was posted on November 20, 2017.

See "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of #United Airlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on October 06, 2017.

See "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of #United Airlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on September 27, 2017.

See "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of #UnitedAirlines", located, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on August 17, 2017.

See "Flying #theMainLine: A History of #United Air Lines", post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on September 18, 2017.

See "Flying #theMainLine: A History of #United Air Lines," post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on September 14, 2017.

See "Flying #theMainLine: A History of #UnitedAirlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on February 15, 2018.

See "Flying #theMainLine: A History of United Airlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on February 23, 2018.

See more in "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of #United Airlines" on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on August 03, 2017.

See more photos from United Airlines' beginnings in "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of #United Airlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd #ThrowbackThursday This tweet was posted on November 30, 2017.

The #Boeing 747 was 35 feet longer, 10 feet wider inside the cabin than the DC-8 and could carry almost 200 more passengers. #TheMainline This tweet was posted on November 07, 2017.

The 727 was Boeing's only tri-jet aircraft and, at the time of its production from the 1960s to the 1980s was Boeing's best-selling jet with over 1,800 sold. This image was posted on January 10, 2018. #flyingthemainline #themainline #avgeek #united #aviationhistory #unitedairlines #aviationgeek #aviation #boeing #boeing727 #trijet

The 727 was Boeing's only tri-jet aircraft and, at the time of its production, Boeing's best-selling jet with over 1,800 sold. Have you ever flown on a Boeing 727? #TheMainLine This tweet was posted on January 10, 2018.

The Link Flight Trainer played an important role in the development of commercial aviation. Instrument flying was taught on the Link Flight Trainer with the canopy closed. #TheMainLine This tweet was posted on February 23, 2018.

The interiors of #United's new #jets were far more spacious and quiet than any of the propeller-driven airliners. #themainline This tweet was posted on October 18, 2017.

The strength, lightness, and flexibility of wicker, a woven plant fiber, made it a natural choice for early aviation. #TheMainLine This tweet was posted on July 28, 2017.

This is your last week to see "Flying the Main Line: A History of United Airlines." Located post-security, in Terminal 3 the exhibition showcases highlights from SFO Museum's collection. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd #TheMainLine This tweet was posted on February 27, 2018.

This is your last week to see "Flying the Main Line: A History of United Airlines." This image was posted on February 27, 2018. #flyingthemainline #themainline #avgeek #united #aviationhistory #unitedairlines #aviationgeek #aviation

Tiki statues & other Hawaiian & Polynesian themes appeared on many of #United's inflight and promotional items for the Islands. #TheMainline #Hawaii This tweet was posted on November 20, 2017.

Today marks the end of an era for #United Airlines: it will cease to fly the #Boeing 747 on commercial routes. #TheMainline #UA747Farewell This tweet was posted on November 07, 2017.

United Air Lines introduced hot meal service on #Douglas DST and DC-3 flights in the late 1930s #themainline #avgeek #united #DC3 This tweet was posted on August 28, 2017.

United Air Lines introduced hot meal service on Douglas DST (Douglas Sleeper Transport) and DC-3 flights in the late 1930s. #TheMainLine This tweet was posted on January 26, 2018.

United Air Lines introduced hot meal service on Douglas DST (Douglas Sleeper Transport) and DC-3 flights in the late 1930s. This image was posted on January 26, 2018. #flyingthemainline #themainline #avgeek #united #aviationhistory #unitedairlines #aviationgeek #aviation #tablesetting #dinnerware #onthetable

United Air Lines introduced hot meal service on Douglas DST (Douglas Sleeper Transport) and DC-3 flights in the late 1930s. This image was posted on August 28, 2017. #avgeek #united #aviationhistory #flyingthemainline #themainline #unitedairlines #aviationgeek #aviation #douglasaircraft #douglasdst #plastic #nestrite #ceramic #china #dishes #artdeco #flatware #history #foodhistory