"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)
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