ERA | THE WORLD'S AIRLINE
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.
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.
Cargo, A Reflection by Thor Johnson. Pan American World Airways cargo history and slideshow about a profitable venture for Pan Am until the end.
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.
The Jumbos Are Coming! Pan American World Airways' first B-747 at London's Heathrow Airport in 1970. Video of The Jumbo (1970) by British Pathé.
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.
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 personal account of Leonard Johnson's 30-year career with Pan Am, from 1943-1972, all across the globe. Written by his daughter, Linda.
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.
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.
JTT's deal was big: Biggest commercial jet (680,000 lbs. gross weight), biggest commercial aircraft order ($525 million) and biggest jet engines.
Behind the Apollo 7 Space Flight: Pan Am’s Aerospace Services Division (ASD) in its 16th year, published November 1, 1968, by George Dill.
Tracing the space clipper'a design for the film "2001" and purchase of a space ship by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum.
