flight information packet: American Airlines, Boeing 707; Convair 990

Date:c. 1962
Medium:Paper, metal, adhesive, ink
Credit Line: Gift of David A. Abercrombie in memory of Stanley A. Abercrombie
Accession Number:2001.039.267 a h
Dimensions:9 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (23.5 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:Aviation Archive
Category:Passenger Amenity, Archive
Subcategory:Inflight Information
airline: American Airlines
aircraft: Lockheed L-188 Electra , Boeing 707 , Convair 990
company: Lockheed , Convair , American Airlines , Boeing
Description

Flight information packet issued by American Airlines, comprised of: a. brochure, titled "Welcome aboard", with flight information for 707 and 990 Astrojets; multipage booklet with pocket inside back cover; b. postcard with color photographic image of inflight Convair 990 Astrojet; c. postcard with color photographic image of inflight Convair 990 Astrojet; d. flyer with invitation for tours on the set for the film “The greatest story ever told”; double-sided sheet; e. comment card; bi-fold format; f. advertisement and order form for model of American’s Lockheed L-188 Electra; double-sided card with perforated section; g. advertisement and order form for airline-branded flight bags; tri-fold format; h. advertisement and order form for airline-branded baggage identification tags; envelope with perforated section.

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    <div>Gift of David A. Abercrombie in memory of Stanley A. Abercrombie</div>
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