Texaco Fleet of Liveried Trucks and Planes
Photo by Gold Coast.
aviation
Airport Glasses – VFR Terminal Area Charts
These glasses have are printed with Visual Flight Rules maps of the areas around major US airports. When the weather is fine, pilots can use… Read More »Airport Glasses – VFR Terminal Area Charts
Enola Gay Model, signed by pilot Paul Tibbetts
Tibbetts live a full long life, but this is what I got for Memorial Day. Photo by Antonacci Antiques.
American Airlines / Airship Hindenburg Exclusive Connection Service
Per Airships.Net, “American Airlines timetables from 1936 and 1937 advertised “World-Wide Air Service” from 57 cities in the United States to destinations around the world, via American… Read More »American Airlines / Airship Hindenburg Exclusive Connection Service
Portrait of test pilot
Appears to be of SR-71 Blackbird pilot Tom Smith, who commanded the Blackbird test force in the 70s. ‘Darlene’ on his water cup honors [?]… Read More »Portrait of test pilot
Airline Swizzle Sticks
Photo by Los Angeles.
1960 Calendar from Japan Air Lines
Photo by Tall Rob.
Air Catalina – Catalina’s Experienced Airline
Makes you wonder about the other option. Photo by Vintique Finds.
Ace of Hearts – All-Story Love Stories November 1936
To all you pilots in love, a very happy Valentine’s Day. Photo by Sandy.
Smith Corona Clipper
The weird thing is that I know exactly how that pebbly surface feels. Also, the Clipper logo (I learned today) with the red airplane silhouette… Read More »Smith Corona Clipper