Object Details
- Physical Description
- Printed, red, white, blue, cotton flag, rod pocket on edge
- Summary
- American Airlines “Flagship Fleet” Pennant
- To evoke the comfort and ease of ocean liner travel, American Airlines called its airplanes “flagships.” Each flagship Douglas DC-3 flew a large pennant from its cockpit when taxiing, before both takeoff and after landing. Shown here is a smaller souvenir pennant that passengers could purchase.
- Their early frequent flyer plan underscored the nautical theme: frequent passengers were designated “Admirals.” They received access to comfortable airport lounges and other benefits. Competing airlines soon followed suit.
- Inventory Number
- V20070144001
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MEMORABILIA-Miscellaneous
- Dimensions
- 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 22.9 × 44.3cm (9 in. × 17 7/16 in.)
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- America by Air
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_V20070144001
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d34dde45-64bc-4c83-acd3-7565d95cf6c2
