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The story of the last flight out of Saigon, April 24, 1975, by Al Topping, Pan American World Airways, with links to footage.
The Boeing 747 Carries On. The "Queen of the Skies. "There’s still life left in the iconic Boeing 747 aircraft – and some are still flying.
A "2001" Future - Life in the 21st Century. In 1968, author Arthur C. Clarke gave an exclusive interview to Charles Power for Pan Am's magazine.
747: Flight to London 1970. First-person account of the very 1st commercial flight of a Boeing 747, January 1970 from JFK to LHR by Glenn Little.
PanAmusings: A Stop in Rio by pilot Ed Spellacy, first-person account of a flight emergency on the night of October 2, 1987. Read the PDF
Memories of Kathleen Clair by Ed Trippe, 2019. She was Juan Trippe's loyal assistant, close friend to his wife, Betty, and an inspiration for PAHF.
2014 Hurricane Cristobal uncovered a small remnant from luggage on an old Pan American World Airways flight that went down in 1952 near San Juan.
Iran Adventure: Pan Am Capt. Harvey Benefield recounts experiences while piloting a Pan Am 747 in the 1979 American Evacuation from Iran.
Worldport Dedication, December 5, 1973 at JFK. Pan Am’s iconic Jet Age terminal was enlarged to accommodate the latest Pan Am aircraft, the B-747s.
Cargo, A Reflection by Thor Johnson. Pan American World Airways cargo history and slideshow about a profitable venture for Pan Am until the end.
Pan Am & the Civil Reserve Air Fleet: When “Uncle Sam” called, “Pan Am was there," arguably one of the most involved US airlines in airlift services.
A personal account of Leonard Johnson's 30-year career with Pan Am, from 1943-1972, all across the globe. Written by his daughter, Linda.
The Pan Am Building, Honolulu: Pan Am and Hawaii go back a long way in the tourist industry, from the first landing of the China Clipper to jet age travel.
Juan Trippe, JFK & the Supersonic Transport: JFK was about to unveil America’s answer tocompetition and develop an American SST.
Pan Am's Black Birds: Opening new ways to explore the world. A look at the role of African American stewardesses working for Pan Am in 1969.
A recap of Pan Am's in-flight service through the years, with a focus on the luxury experiences that developed after World War Two.
Remembering Neerja Bhanot on hijacked Pan Am Flight 73. She died heroically, saving Pan Am passengers from terrorists on Sept. 5, 1986.
A Salute to Pan American World Airways and the 747s. A slideshow of Boeing 747 "Queen of the Skies" in Pan Am ads and promotional materials.
