Trans World Airways TWA First Flight Washington DC - Los Angeles - Boeing 707

Description: Said to have been christened with water from the Pacific Ocean (brought from the West Coast for the occasion) a TWA Boeing 707 flew from Baltimore’s Friendship Airport to Los Angeles in 5 hours, 3 minutes on May 29, 1959.This cover was carried on the inaugural Boeing 707 flight from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, California (where it was backstamped) and is listed in the Jet Age Flights Section of The American Air Mail Catalogue as J-60.In January 2001, Trans World Airlines filed for a third and final bankruptcy and was acquired by American Airlines. American Airlines laid off many former TWA employees in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks. TWA continued to exist as an LLC under American Airlines until July 1, 2003 at which time all operations were integrated into American Airlines.

Price: 2 USD

Location: Cranford, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-09-20T14:42:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Aviation History

Place of Origin: United States

Quality: First Flight Cover

Event: First Flight

Grade: Ungraded

Exact Topic: First Flight

Topic: Postal History

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Modified Item: No

Certification: Uncertified