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BEA British European Airways 1971 Operations – 25th Anniversary Film

BEA British European Airways was the UK’s State owned domestic and medium haul airline until it merged with BOAC to form British Airways in 1973. This promotional film was produced to celebrate BEA’s 25th Silver Anniversary in 1971, and highlight the airline’s accomplishments and operations during that year. BEA and associated airlines operated an all …Read more »

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DC-8 Jet Holiday in Europe Early 1960s with CPA Canadian Pacific Airlines

This early 1960s publicity film was made by Vancouver based CPA Canadian Pacific Airlines to promote their then new over-the-pole Douglas DC-8 jetliner service between Vancouver and Amsterdam. Amsterdam was the jumping off point for Canadians to visit many interesting destinations in early 1960s Europe. This all colour travel promo film is a joy to …Read more »

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BOAC in the 1950s

BOAC In The 1950s There were two leading airlines in 1950s, one was Pan American, the other was BOAC which stands for British Overseas Airways Corporation. During the 1950s, the vast majority of the travelling public was still taking to ocean liners for inter-continental travel. It was the job of the airlines to show public that …Read more »

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American Airlines Boeing 707 Astrojet – Design – Development – Introduction to Service

This early 1960s publicity film promotes the then new Boeing 707 as it entered service with US domestic carrier American Airlines. American Airlines famously branded their new 707 jetliners as “Astrojets” to coincide with the current day fascination of space exploration and jet engines, and the US – Soviet space race. This film makes a …Read more »

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United Airlines Operations and Fleet Overview 1958

Like today, back in 1958, United Air Lines was one of the largest airlines in the free world. This beautiful period colour film highlights United’s operations from the period. It includes their small town, short hop service with their Convair 340s, United’s trans-continental services with their DC-6s for convenient coast-to-coast service in comfort, and even …Read more »

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Convair 580 Memories with Henry Tenby – North Central / Republic / Northwest Airlines

Join JetFlix TV founder Henry Tenby for a fascinating and personal look back at the history of the Convair-liner Convair 580 with one of the world’s largest operators of the type. Between the late 1950s and late 1990s, the North Central Airlines – Republic Airlines – Northwest Airlines dynasty operated the venerable regional airliner for …Read more »