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America by Air

Air and Space Museum

America by Air traces the history of commercial aviation in the United States from airmail to airlines. Exploring the history of air transportation in the United States, this exhibit shows how the federal government has shaped the airline industry, how improvements in technology have revolutionized air travel, how the flying experience has changed, and how different airlines have fared over the course of the history of commercial aviation.


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Model, Static, Douglas DC-9-30, Allegheny Airlines

Full view of a cream and brown model biplane. The top of the body of the plane is bronze, while the propeller is light brown. The wings have two tear-shaped structures on either end, and there are three tail fins on the end. Two are sideways and one is upright.

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Rolls-Royce Dart Mk. 520 Turboprop Engine, Cutaway

Model, Static, Boeing 737, Frontier Airlines

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Model, Static, Boeing 747, Braniff International

Metal, round turbofan engine with Rolls Royce logo, on display in museum

Rolls-Royce RB211-22 Turbofan Engine, Cutaway

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