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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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Necklace, Flight Attendant, Air California

Skirt, Flight Attendant, New York Airlines

Hat, Flight Attendant, Western Airlines

Trousers, Northwest Airlines

Blouse, Flight Attendant, New York Air

Skirt, Flight Attendant (Female), Eastern Airlines

Shirt, Flight Attendant, Colonial Airlines

Shirt, Pilot, Trans World Airways (TWA)

Skirt, Flight Attendant, United Airlines

Brown hat with elastic band, gold laurel leaves on felt visor, and gold UPS badge.

Cap, Pilot, United Parcel Service (UPS)

Jacket, Flight Attendant, Braniff International Airways

Coat, Flight Attendant, Piedmont, 1989

Blouse, Flight Attendant, Continental Airlines, ca. 1941

Blouse, Flight Attendant (Female), Eastern Airlines.

Cap, Pilot, Northwest Airlines

Key, Stewardess, American Airlines

Coat, Flight Attendant, Western Airlines

Coat, Captain, PEOPLExpress

Shirt, Pilot, Eastern Airlines

Necktie, Flight Attendant, United Airlines

Blouse, Flight Attendant, Air California

Coat, Pilot, Trans World Airways (TWA)

Coat, Pilot, Eastern Airlines

Skirt, Stewardess, American Airlines

Tights, Flight Attendant, Braniff International Airways

Vest, Flight Attendant, Republic Airlines

Skirt, Flight Attendant, Colonial Airlines

Skirt, Flight Attendant, Piedmont, 1989

Handkerchief, Flight Attendant, Piedmont, 1989

Necktie, Flight Manager, PEOPLExpress

Necktie, Flight Attendant, Republic Airlines

Necktie, Flight Attendant, New York Air

Bow Tie, Flight Attendant, Piedmont, 1989

Coat, Captain, United Parcel Service (UPS)

Coat, Pilot, Female, American Airlines


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