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
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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
TWA Flying Magic Board – Fun for the Children
I can dimly recall getting plastic wings as a kid, but now the only entertainment for children is kicking the back of your seat over… Read More »TWA Flying Magic Board – Fun for the Children
Flamingo pilots?
Not quite sure what I’m looking at. Looks like parent-kid flamingo pilots? Photo by Grasons.
Eat Zeppelin Bread – It’s Light as Air!
It seemed like a great trademark at the time. Photo by Remember When.
Roy Rogers Trigger Aircraft Nose Art
Some crews like pinup girls, others like cowboys. C’est la vie! Photo by Activity.