"A New Constellation in the Skies," circa 1955

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Artifact Overview

TWA announced the arrival of new Lockheed Super-G Constellation aircraft in this brochure. Introduced in military form during World War II, the civilian Constellation provided fast, comfortable service on transcontinental and transatlantic flights, with a cruising speed of 340 mph. Eastern Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Pan Am, and several international carriers also operated Constellations as part of their fleets.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

circa 1955

Subject Date

circa 1955

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.202

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 13.325 in (open)
Width: 16.325 in (open)
Height: 8.75 in (closed)
Width: 3.825 in (closed)