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SFO Museum explores history of United Airlines

A new exhibit by the SFO Museum at San Francisco International Airport explore 90 years of United Airlines history with artifacts and images.

On July 1, San Francisco International Airport will Kick off an exhibition exploring the history of United Airlines through over 300 artifacts and images.

The items date from the 1920s to the present and include model aircraft, cabin and cockpit equipment, meal service wares, promotional items and more, so here’s hoping you have a long layover at SFO.

Here are some pics from the exhibition. All images courtesy SFO Museum.

Mechanic roll-up tool set late 1920s. Courtesy SFO Museum
Ford Tri-motor passenger seat c. 1928. Courtesy SFO Museum
DC-3 Douglas Sleeper Transport sleeper service late 1930s
Flight dispatch clock. C. 1940

Flying the Main Line: A History of United Airlines is located post-security, in the Terminal 3 Boarding Area F Upper Level at San Francisco International Airport from July 1, 2017 to March 4, 2018.

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