TWA…Legacy Airline.
Those who know me…..know I love many things…sports and aviation are among my passions.
Of course, it goes without saying that the Captain is one of my aviation related passions! 🙂
This is Me…beside Vanguard Airlines that unfortunately did not survive the affects of 9-11. (I got to choose the color of this airplane….I love green!)
I worked in Aviation for many years, and during that time…. the Boeing office supported many airlines.
TWA Airlines….and then American Airlines were the primary.
TWA flew the Skies for over 75 years….I was fortunate to have been there for their 75th year celebration.
Our Boeing office, particularly my desk, became the daily destination of many of the TWA engineers.
Jim R., one of the young engineers.
I would take pictures and post them on my bulletin board as you can see behind Jim R. one of the engineers.
We not only supported the Airline with the many issues of repairs, etc….I was also the sounding block for girl friend, baby, and life in general issues.
The engineers brought new wives and babies to meet me and I was invited to weddings and special occasions.
I will always cherish each and every one of them.
Eventually, Boeing closed down our office and transferred me to Seattle….I still have many friends from that time period and certainly many memories.
So I explain all of that, to tell you about this wonderful museum of TWA history.
It is located in Kansas City near the Downtown Airport.
Below are a few of the pictures from the museum.
TWA information
If you live in and around the Kansas City area, I hope you have taken the time to visit the TWA Museum.
I have browsed for hours…..:)
I have been there many times and it has evolved into a wonderful piece of history….and you will want to go back again and again….as new exhibits are added.
This was way before my time…..but interesting none-the-less!
TWA’s history is amazing!
More Pics at the museum
OR, if you are traveling through Kansas City, please stop by the Downtown Airport and visit the museum for yourself.
Lots of Memorabilia at the museum
….and if you live close, volunteer to help with tours, etc.
Runways between the rivers at the Downtown Airport.
Of course, donations are always appreciated and welcomed, or if you have memorabilia from the TWA era, please contact the Director, Pamela R. Blaschum, at the address or telephone number listed.
This was before the move to KCI…the International airport…our offices were located in the TWA overhaul Base Hangers…later to become the American Airlines Overhaul Base.
Awesome!
First flight of a Super Constellation L-1049C was 9.January 1943 Vereinigte Staaten Lockheed Corporation. Mr.Ulrich has Long time build on this Lockheed Super Connie Trans World Atlantic Model.!! 25. Oldtimermeeting MG Frauenfeld/Switzerland 2014
Thank you for allowing me to go down memory lane today…and I want to say a special “hello” to all my TWA/AA friends!
You all “ROCK” !!!!!!!!!!!!
Please check out my “Featured Video” (upper right corner of my Blog) for a video tour of the museum. It is well worth your time. 🙂
Me
The Kansas City Royals won the 6th game of the World Series last night (10-0) ! One more game tonight and we will know who the World Series Champions are.
GO Royals!
looking good kido
Thanks guys….hope you are enjoying your stay in Texas….come to Florida sometime. Especially now when the weather is just perfect.
American Royale in KC is coming up…I always think of you when it is BBQ time!
Enjoy Life…it doesn’t get any better than this! 😉
thanks again for stopping by my Blog.
Kari
Kari,
Singing in the hallways…..
(nuff said) hahaha
Boy, we did sing didn’t we? So early in the morning for many…but Pat and Kari were always ready to break out in song and the mostly empty hallways made good echo chambers! Almost as good as singing in the shower! ;0
Great memories!
thanks for stopping by…
Me
Thanks Sandy….I certainly wouldn’t rain on your parade intentionally !!! You could still post …we reach different people!
I was going to do something very similar for my blog this weekend and place the video tour of the museum in it, but I think I’ll for another time. You did an excellent job, Kari. I hope you get lots of traffic.
Love the photographs and the chance to see the green outfit and matching airplane.
I hope the game goes the Royal way and you can celebrate xx
Thanks Ross, and yes I did tell you the story behind Vanguard’s green airplane! Thanks also for your best wishes for the Royals tonite. I have my Royals shirt on and I bought peanuts and cracker jacks to simulate Kaufmann Stadium fare….. My texting fingers are all flexible (finger exercises… Haha) as all my kids have responded to my query…Are you ready? So we will be texting during the game as we have for most of these play-off games!!!! GO ROYALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me