So many innovations in air travel by one visionary, Juan Trippe - radio navigation, ocean crossings, air tourism.
Charles Lindbergh had a big part in all of it. So did Igor Sikorsky of later helicopter fame.
Across the Pacific
Watching a fascinating PBS 3 part series on the history of Pan Am Airways - Amazon Prime.
So many innovations in air travel by one visionary, Juan Trippe - radio navigation, ocean crossings, air tourism.
Charles Lindbergh had a big part in all of it. So did Igor Sikorsky of later helicopter fame.
Across the Pacific
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Few know it, but the "Marine Air Terminal" at LGA was the NY terminal for the Pan Am flying boats. Imagine now if one of those puppies tried landing in the Sound on a Sunday Afternoon!!!
The Martin M-130 was so overloaded on its 1st non-stop trip to Hawaii from SF it had to fly under the Oakland bridge. All the press planes thought it was planned and followed.
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