Historic Events of July – Pan American World Airways

During the month of July, a number of significant events during the life of Pan American World Airways took place, including winning its first airmail contract (1927); the launch of the first North Atlantic passenger service between New York and Southampton, England (1939); the formation of the Africa Division (1941); the formation of the Guided Missile Range Division (1953); the delivery of its first Boeing 707-321 variant (1959); the first flight to Moscow (1968); and the certification flight of the Boeing 747SP with a top speed of Mach 0.92 (1975).

Many of these are described in excellent detail, along with illustrations, in the book, Pan American World Airways – Images of a Great Airline Second Edition. The descriptions are written in a lively manner that will entertain – and educate – young and old alike.

Pan American World Airways – Images of a Great Airline Second Edition is a “must read” for anyone interested in the contributions made to international civil aviation by Pan American World Airways and belongs in every library of aviation literature. Included in this volume is a detailed timeline, covering the entire history of the airline, from the early beginnings to the sad end, along with many images of the airline’s aircraft and memorabilia, some of which is extremely rare.

This book is intended to tell the story of one of the greatest airlines of all time and be passed on so future generations will appreciate the important role Pan American World Airways played in developing international air transportation.