How & Why Did Pan Am’s Sea Captain Pilot Uniforms Became The Standard In Commercial Aviation?
“No airline has left as large an impact and legacy on commercial aviation as Pan Am.” AARON SPRAY In the 1930s, pilot uniforms switched to sleek, professional uniforms based on sea captain uniforms. A quick glance at commercial airline pilots and ship captain uniforms reveals some striking similarities. At the same time, commercial airline pilots’ uniforms bear little resemblance to their military pilot uniform counterparts. In the earliest days, the opposite was true. Pilot uniforms have evolved over the years, but the largest change came in the 1930s when Pan Am introduced its transatlantic Clipper flying boats. BYAARON SPRAY PUBLISHED MAR 25, 2024 Read the full article on Simpleflying
Pan Am Exhibit at the Cradle of Aviation Museum
Newsday.com work about the Pan Am Museum Foundation
Flying on Pan Am Used to Be Amazingly Luxurious
Coverstory by Benny Kirk Kick the Hell Out of Modern Airlines – Flying on an airline nowadays is more like a chore than a luxury. But it wasn’t always like this. Believe it or not, air travel felt like a special occasion for most of the 20th century. Step aside, JetBlue. Pan Am used to bring the best bang for your buck, luxurious flight experience the likes of which we will undoubtedly never see again. Read More On Auto Evolution (opens in a new tab/window)
Pan Am Diversity in Flight
Pictured are John E. Tendick, LAD’s flight service manager, front row kneeling, left, Irma Sumar and Sarajane Borrego;
James Bond, the Concorde, and the Pan Am Podcast
What do James Bond, the Concorde, and the Pan Am Podcast have in common? Check out the article from Metro Airport News! Credit: Julia Lauria-Blum | Metro Airport News Read More at Metro Airport News
Operation BabyLift
Pictured are John E. Tendick, LAD’s flight service manager, front row kneeling, left, Irma Sumar and Sarajane Borrego;
The Legacy Endures: Unveiling of the Pan Am Timeline Exhibit
The Legacy Endures: Unveiling The Timeline Exhibit
