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- 1927 Boeing Model 40-B2 Biplane - Subsidies from the federal government for air mail encouraged the development of improved long-distance aircraft like the Boeing 40. The key to the Boeing's success was the use of a lightweight air-cooled radial engine which allowed it to carry the mail and two paying passengers. This plane flew between Chicago and San Francisco, making 12 fuel stops along the way.
- 1927
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1927 Boeing Model 40-B2 Biplane
Subsidies from the federal government for air mail encouraged the development of improved long-distance aircraft like the Boeing 40. The key to the Boeing's success was the use of a lightweight air-cooled radial engine which allowed it to carry the mail and two paying passengers. This plane flew between Chicago and San Francisco, making 12 fuel stops along the way.
- Lindy, The New Flying Game, 1927 - In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Americans were captivated by this amazing feat. Parker Brothers capitalized on the public's fascination with their new hero and produced this game. Similar to their Touring card game, Lindy requires players to collect mileage cards to win. Other cards help or hinder the traveler's progress.
- 1927
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Lindy, The New Flying Game, 1927
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. Americans were captivated by this amazing feat. Parker Brothers capitalized on the public's fascination with their new hero and produced this game. Similar to their Touring card game, Lindy requires players to collect mileage cards to win. Other cards help or hinder the traveler's progress.
- "A New Constellation in the Skies," circa 1955 - TWA announced the arrival of new Lockheed Super-G Constellation aircraft in this brochure. Introduced in military form during World War II, the civilian Constellation provided fast, comfortable service on transcontinental and transatlantic flights, with a cruising speed of 340 mph. Eastern Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Pan Am, and several international carriers also operated Constellations as part of their fleets.
- circa 1955
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"A New Constellation in the Skies," circa 1955
TWA announced the arrival of new Lockheed Super-G Constellation aircraft in this brochure. Introduced in military form during World War II, the civilian Constellation provided fast, comfortable service on transcontinental and transatlantic flights, with a cruising speed of 340 mph. Eastern Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Pan Am, and several international carriers also operated Constellations as part of their fleets.
- Inauguration of Coast to Coast Air Mail Service by the U.S. Post Office Department, New York, July 1, 1924 - Regular air mail service in the United States started in 1918. Initial air mail stamps cost 24 cents -- eight times more than ground service. But those fees helped subsidize the development of America's airways. After operating air mail flights itself for eight years, the U.S. Post Office Department contracted with commercial air carriers in 1926.
- July 01, 1924
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Inauguration of Coast to Coast Air Mail Service by the U.S. Post Office Department, New York, July 1, 1924
Regular air mail service in the United States started in 1918. Initial air mail stamps cost 24 cents -- eight times more than ground service. But those fees helped subsidize the development of America's airways. After operating air mail flights itself for eight years, the U.S. Post Office Department contracted with commercial air carriers in 1926.
- Topps Astronaut Trading Card, "Astronaut John Glenn," 1963 - President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. Pictorial souvenir cards like this helped generate excitement about the latest achievements in the space program. The U.S. astronauts and their accomplishments dominate the card fronts, while the backs show drawings that blend elements of science fiction and fantasy-requiring 3-D glasses to view.
- July 16, 1957
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Topps Astronaut Trading Card, "Astronaut John Glenn," 1963
President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. Pictorial souvenir cards like this helped generate excitement about the latest achievements in the space program. The U.S. astronauts and their accomplishments dominate the card fronts, while the backs show drawings that blend elements of science fiction and fantasy-requiring 3-D glasses to view.
- Lithograph, "World's Greatest Flight, Newfoundland to Tokio," Schlee & Brock, circa 1927 - Edward F. Schlee and William S. Brock attempted to fly around the world in 1927. Starting from Harbour Grace, Canada, they flew east for more than 12,000 miles. At Tokyo, Japan, a typhoon convinced them to abandon their effort. Regardless, Schlee and Brock were celebrated as heroes. In this lithograph, Shell advertised the pilots' use of its gasoline.
- 1927
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Lithograph, "World's Greatest Flight, Newfoundland to Tokio," Schlee & Brock, circa 1927
Edward F. Schlee and William S. Brock attempted to fly around the world in 1927. Starting from Harbour Grace, Canada, they flew east for more than 12,000 miles. At Tokyo, Japan, a typhoon convinced them to abandon their effort. Regardless, Schlee and Brock were celebrated as heroes. In this lithograph, Shell advertised the pilots' use of its gasoline.
- Original Game of Zoom, 1940-1945 - Players "fly" from coast to coast, stopping at cities along the way, in E.E. Fairchild's <em>Original Game of Zoom</em>. Four spinners (Dispatcher, Altitude, Weather, and Radio) dictate how a player moves. Fairchild produced the game at a time when regularly scheduled airline passenger service was becoming more common.
- 1940-1945
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Original Game of Zoom, 1940-1945
Players "fly" from coast to coast, stopping at cities along the way, in E.E. Fairchild's Original Game of Zoom. Four spinners (Dispatcher, Altitude, Weather, and Radio) dictate how a player moves. Fairchild produced the game at a time when regularly scheduled airline passenger service was becoming more common.
- Katherine Stinson and Biplane before Transcontinental Flight, "It's a Long, Long Way To 'Frisco," 1912 - Petite Katherine Stinson looked younger than her 21 years when she earned her pilot's license in 1912. The press dubbed her the "Flying Schoolgirl." But Stinson was among the best exhibition flyers of the pre-World War I era. The "tractor" mentioned in the caption is her airplane. Planes with propellers in front of their engines are called tractors, as opposed to rear-propeller pushers.
- 1912
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Katherine Stinson and Biplane before Transcontinental Flight, "It's a Long, Long Way To 'Frisco," 1912
Petite Katherine Stinson looked younger than her 21 years when she earned her pilot's license in 1912. The press dubbed her the "Flying Schoolgirl." But Stinson was among the best exhibition flyers of the pre-World War I era. The "tractor" mentioned in the caption is her airplane. Planes with propellers in front of their engines are called tractors, as opposed to rear-propeller pushers.