Historic Events of April – Pan American World Airways

7 April 2026 Leave a comment

During the month of April, several significant events during the life of Pan American World Airways took place, including acquisition of 45% interest in the China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) (1933); the departure in 1935 of the Pan American Clipper, a Sikorsky S-42, from Alameda for Honolulu on the first Pacific route survey; the launching of its first service to Macau and Hong Kong (1937); the founding of the Intercontinental Hotels Corporation (1946); the delivery of its first Convair 240 (1948); the formation of the Internal German Service (IGS) and the delivery of the DC-6A (1954); the delivery of its first DC-7C (1956); the announcement of a $525 million order for the Boeing 747 (1966); the Operation Baby Lift and the last flight from Saigon (1975); the nonstop flight of 5,478 miles by Clipper Constitution a Boeing 747SP, from Los Angeles to Tokyo;  and the delivery of its first Lockheed L1011 (1980).

Many of these are described in excellent detail, along with illustrations, in the book Pan American World Airways – Images of a Great Airline, Second Edition. The descriptions are written in a lively manner that will entertain – and educate – young and old alike.

Pan American World Airways – Images of a Great Airline, Second Edition, is a “must read” for anyone interested in the contributions made to international civil aviation by Pan American World Airways and belongs in every library of aviation literature. Included in this volume is a detailed timeline, covering the entire history of the airline, from the early beginnings to the sad end, along with many images of the airline’s aircraft and memorabilia, some of which are extremely rare.

This book is intended to tell the story of one of the greatest airlines of all time and be passed on so future generations will appreciate the important role Pan American World Airways played in developing international air transportation.

This book can be purchased on Amazon at the link below:

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K262GZY/

This book can also be purchased directly from the author. In addition, expedited and international shipping is available. Email  jamie.baldwin@jpbtransconsulting.com.

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Historic Events of January – Pan American World Airways

13 January 2025 Leave a comment

During January, several significant events during the life of Pan American World Airways took place, including the airline’s first-ever passenger flight between Key West and Havana (1928), first service to Nassau (1929), and first service to London with the Boeing 747, Clipper Young America (1970). Also, in 1929, Pan American Field was dedicated in Miami, Cia Mexicana de Aviación was acquired, and Pan American-Grace Airways (PANAGRA) was founded. In 1942, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Pacific Clipper, a Boeing 314, completed the “Long Flight Home”, a westbound round-the-world flight from Pearl Harbor to New York, and in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt flew on Dixie Clipper to the Casablanca Conference. In 1946, the airline took delivery of its first Lockheed Constellation, and in 1949, its first Boeing 377, the Stratocruiser. In 1969 was the first rollout of the Boeing 747-121, and finally, in 1980, the airline merged with National Airlines.

Many of these are described in excellent detail, along with illustrations, in the book, Pan American World Airways – Images of a Great Airline Second Edition. The descriptions are written in a lively manner that will entertain – and educate – young and old alike.

Pan American World Airways – Images of a Great Airline Second Edition is a “must read” for anyone interested in the contributions made to international civil aviation by Pan American World Airways and belongs in every library of aviation literature. This volume includes a detailed timeline covering the entire history of the airline, from the early beginnings to the sad end, along with many images of the airline’s aircraft and memorabilia, some of which are extremely rare.

This book is intended to tell the story of one of the greatest airlines of all time and be passed on so future generations will appreciate the important role Pan American World Airways played in developing international air transportation.

This book can be purchased on Amazon, Etsy and eBay. Use the links below:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K262GZY/

Etsy Link (paperback): https://www.etsy.com/listing/587190939/

Etsy Link (hardcover): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1118370286/

eBay Link (paperback): https://www.ebay.com/itm/184281953583

eBay Link (hardcover): https://www.ebay.com/itm/185761986314

This book can be purchased directly from the author. In addition, expedited and international shipping is available. Email  jamie.baldwin@jpbtransconsulting.com.

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