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Anniversary issue
Volume 3 Number 10
(Lljr WvBt (Citizvn
KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1927
Big Mail Plane
Hits Hard Rain
Near Havana
FIRST TRIP OF REGULAR SCHEDULE GOT UNDERWAY HERE AT 8:25 THIS MORNING
The “General Machado” completed its first flight in the Key West-Havana mail service at 9:45 this morning, landing in a heavy rainstorm at Havana in one hour and 25 minutes after it took off from Meacham Airport here.
The plane carried not far from 13,000 letters in seven mail bags, totaling 772 pounds in weight.
It is due to reach this city from the Cuban metropolis at 5:15 this afternoon, thereby completing the first round trip of the new service.
There was a crowd of several hundred on hand this morning to witness the plane’s first mail flight. This was a surp. se to many who were inclined to feel that 7:45 was too early for most folks to be astir even for an unusual event.
The plane was supposed to have left at 8 o’clock, but it did not get away until 8:25. Hugh Wells, of New York, the pilot, did not reach the city until this morning, coming in on the early FJS.C. train. After his arrival, he had to go to the customs office and have his passport given an official O.K. This made him later reaching the flying field than he would otherwise have been.
The take off was without hitch. With Wells, Ed. Mu-sick, the navigator, and John Johansen, the engineer, aboard, the big Fokker taxied to the head of the runway under her own power and took off almost in front of where the spectators were grouped. Flying conditions here were “moderately good” officials of the company say. The trip to Havana required some 10 or 15 minutes more than it will ordinarily, it is explained, because Cuban officials had re-
quested that the plane pass over Morro Castle and several other historic points. This is stkid to have lengthened the trip considerably.
The rain necessitated transference of the celebration in Havana from the government flying field to a down-town hotel. Little other change was made in the program, however, according to messages received here. President Machado headed a large
body of notables who welcomed the plane and officially christened it “General Machado.”
The plane is scheduled to begin its north-bound trip at 4 o’clock this afternoon, reaching this city at 5:15. Actual flying time will be close to one hour, officials of the company say, but
an additional 15 minutes is given in schedules to allow for adverse winds.
The Cuban government has
perfected all arrangements for use of the north-bound air mail and it is expected that a large consignment bound for all sections of the country will be brought in this afternoon.
Pan Am posted record monthly earnings in August 1977. Net income was $28.2 million, bringing the net for the first eight months of the year to $45.1 million (see page 2).
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PAN AM IS BORN. The first mail flight, recorded in a Key West newspaper article (left), and the first passenger flight (above). Less than three months after Pan Am’s first regularly scheduled mail service' was launched on October 28,1927, thefirst scheduled passengerflighttook off from Key West toHavana on January 16, 1928. Both flights were inaugurated with the ten-passenger Fokker F-7—the “General Machado” on the first mail flight and the “General New” on the first passenger flight.
A Golden Jubilee for Pan Am
It’s Pan Am’s 50th Anniversary. And throughout the golden anniversary month of October, the airline and its friends and passengers will be celebrating in grand style befitting the world’s most experienced carrier.
Around the world it’s a month of occasions—ranging from a dinner dance for employees in London to cocktail parties and receptions for travel agents, civic leaders and industry friends in dozens of places as far flung as Hong Kong, Teheran, Berlin, Bangkok and Georgetown.
For the past year, preparations for the birthday have been underway.
There’s a new fully-illustrated book called “The First 50 Years of Pan Am” that tells the story of Pan Am’s history. A half million copies have been printed and will be passed out to Pan Am passengers during the month.
And there’s a 13-minute film, “The Pan Am story.” Produced to commemorate the 50th birthday and already previewed in a number of Pan Am cities throughout the world, the film will be shown on board all 707s and 747s during October.
Polar flight
And capping all the celebrations, on October 28, there will be a
record setting round-the-world flight in a 747SP across the North and South Poles.
That flight will carry only 150 people but every Pan Am passenger on that date will be a special guest of the airline’s birthday party. They will receive a gold inscribed certificate from the Aware employees’ group that reads ... “the occasion of the 50th Anniversary Flight of Pan Am on October 28, 1977, being the day on which (passenger’s name) honored us by being aboard.” The certificate is signed by Walt Mullikin, Vice President and Chief Pilot, and Felicia Fairchild, Chairman of the Aware Executive Committee.
senior employees recall the way it was
Aware representatives at each boarding station will present the certificate to the passengers.
In Key West, Florida, the site of the launching of the first flight to Havana in 1927, the anniversary will be marked by a commemorative ceremony attended by Florida and Pan Am officials at which an historical plaque will be erected marking the spot where not only Pan Am service, but also U.S. international service, was born.
The Anniversary Flight — designated Flight 50 for the occasion—departs San Francisco at 1:35 p.m. October 28 and, after overflying the North Pole, stops in London where local dignitaries will meet the flight in a tribute to the airline’s half-century of service. Similar ‘celebrations are planned for the other stops—Capetown and, after hurdling the South Pole, Auckland. Then it’s back to San
Taylor, No. 1
The list of Pan Am’s top 10 employees, in terms of seniority, is headed by Dave Taylor, Director-Special Projects in Austin, Texas. He joined the company more than 46 years ago, on Dec. 3,1929, in New York. He has less than a year’s seniority on Andres Medina,
Medina, No. 2
Director-Uruguay, who joined on November 15,1930 in Montevideo. They, along with the rest of the top 10, have a wealth of remembrances about their careers. During this 50th anniversary celebration, they share a few of them (See page 3).
Francisco, arriving at 6:40 p.m. October 30. Estimated flying time for the 26,642 mile flight is a record 48 hours and 40 minutes.
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| Full Text | Anniversary issue Volume 3 Number 10 (Lljr WvBt (Citizvn KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1927 Big Mail Plane Hits Hard Rain Near Havana FIRST TRIP OF REGULAR SCHEDULE GOT UNDERWAY HERE AT 8:25 THIS MORNING The “General Machado” completed its first flight in the Key West-Havana mail service at 9:45 this morning, landing in a heavy rainstorm at Havana in one hour and 25 minutes after it took off from Meacham Airport here. The plane carried not far from 13,000 letters in seven mail bags, totaling 772 pounds in weight. It is due to reach this city from the Cuban metropolis at 5:15 this afternoon, thereby completing the first round trip of the new service. There was a crowd of several hundred on hand this morning to witness the plane’s first mail flight. This was a surp. se to many who were inclined to feel that 7:45 was too early for most folks to be astir even for an unusual event. The plane was supposed to have left at 8 o’clock, but it did not get away until 8:25. Hugh Wells, of New York, the pilot, did not reach the city until this morning, coming in on the early FJS.C. train. After his arrival, he had to go to the customs office and have his passport given an official O.K. This made him later reaching the flying field than he would otherwise have been. The take off was without hitch. With Wells, Ed. Mu-sick, the navigator, and John Johansen, the engineer, aboard, the big Fokker taxied to the head of the runway under her own power and took off almost in front of where the spectators were grouped. Flying conditions here were “moderately good” officials of the company say. The trip to Havana required some 10 or 15 minutes more than it will ordinarily, it is explained, because Cuban officials had re- quested that the plane pass over Morro Castle and several other historic points. This is stkid to have lengthened the trip considerably. The rain necessitated transference of the celebration in Havana from the government flying field to a down-town hotel. Little other change was made in the program, however, according to messages received here. President Machado headed a large body of notables who welcomed the plane and officially christened it “General Machado.” The plane is scheduled to begin its north-bound trip at 4 o’clock this afternoon, reaching this city at 5:15. Actual flying time will be close to one hour, officials of the company say, but an additional 15 minutes is given in schedules to allow for adverse winds. The Cuban government has perfected all arrangements for use of the north-bound air mail and it is expected that a large consignment bound for all sections of the country will be brought in this afternoon. Pan Am posted record monthly earnings in August 1977. Net income was $28.2 million, bringing the net for the first eight months of the year to $45.1 million (see page 2). y s, Ma . mViT NCW mm ;V£r- PAN AM IS BORN. The first mail flight, recorded in a Key West newspaper article (left), and the first passenger flight (above). Less than three months after Pan Am’s first regularly scheduled mail service' was launched on October 28,1927, thefirst scheduled passengerflighttook off from Key West toHavana on January 16, 1928. Both flights were inaugurated with the ten-passenger Fokker F-7—the “General Machado” on the first mail flight and the “General New” on the first passenger flight. A Golden Jubilee for Pan Am It’s Pan Am’s 50th Anniversary. And throughout the golden anniversary month of October, the airline and its friends and passengers will be celebrating in grand style befitting the world’s most experienced carrier. Around the world it’s a month of occasions—ranging from a dinner dance for employees in London to cocktail parties and receptions for travel agents, civic leaders and industry friends in dozens of places as far flung as Hong Kong, Teheran, Berlin, Bangkok and Georgetown. For the past year, preparations for the birthday have been underway. There’s a new fully-illustrated book called “The First 50 Years of Pan Am” that tells the story of Pan Am’s history. A half million copies have been printed and will be passed out to Pan Am passengers during the month. And there’s a 13-minute film, “The Pan Am story.” Produced to commemorate the 50th birthday and already previewed in a number of Pan Am cities throughout the world, the film will be shown on board all 707s and 747s during October. Polar flight And capping all the celebrations, on October 28, there will be a record setting round-the-world flight in a 747SP across the North and South Poles. That flight will carry only 150 people but every Pan Am passenger on that date will be a special guest of the airline’s birthday party. They will receive a gold inscribed certificate from the Aware employees’ group that reads ... “the occasion of the 50th Anniversary Flight of Pan Am on October 28, 1977, being the day on which (passenger’s name) honored us by being aboard.” The certificate is signed by Walt Mullikin, Vice President and Chief Pilot, and Felicia Fairchild, Chairman of the Aware Executive Committee. senior employees recall the way it was Aware representatives at each boarding station will present the certificate to the passengers. In Key West, Florida, the site of the launching of the first flight to Havana in 1927, the anniversary will be marked by a commemorative ceremony attended by Florida and Pan Am officials at which an historical plaque will be erected marking the spot where not only Pan Am service, but also U.S. international service, was born. The Anniversary Flight — designated Flight 50 for the occasion—departs San Francisco at 1:35 p.m. October 28 and, after overflying the North Pole, stops in London where local dignitaries will meet the flight in a tribute to the airline’s half-century of service. Similar ‘celebrations are planned for the other stops—Capetown and, after hurdling the South Pole, Auckland. Then it’s back to San Taylor, No. 1 The list of Pan Am’s top 10 employees, in terms of seniority, is headed by Dave Taylor, Director-Special Projects in Austin, Texas. He joined the company more than 46 years ago, on Dec. 3,1929, in New York. He has less than a year’s seniority on Andres Medina, Medina, No. 2 Director-Uruguay, who joined on November 15,1930 in Montevideo. They, along with the rest of the top 10, have a wealth of remembrances about their careers. During this 50th anniversary celebration, they share a few of them (See page 3). Francisco, arriving at 6:40 p.m. October 30. Estimated flying time for the 26,642 mile flight is a record 48 hours and 40 minutes. (Continued on Page 8) |
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