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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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Skirt, Flight Attendant, New York 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

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

Coat, Flight Attendant, Western Airlines

Coat, Captain, PEOPLExpress

Shirt, Pilot, Eastern 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

Bow Tie, Flight Attendant, Piedmont, 1989

Coat, Captain, United Parcel Service (UPS)

Coat, Pilot, Female, American Airlines

Trousers, Captain, United Parcel Service (UPS)

Slacks, Pilot, Female, American Airlines

Blue felt hat with upturned brim, silver band, and silver AA cap badge embroidered on black felt.

Cap, Pilot, Female, American Airlines

Tie, Pilot, Female, American Airlines

Shirt, Pilot, Female, American Airlines

Blouse, Pilot, United Parcel Service (UPS)

Coat, Stewardess, American Airlines

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