Pacific Alaska Airways
Organization
Historical Note
Pacific Alaska Airways was established as ACA Aviation Corporation of the Americas in 1927. The airline was a subsidiary of Pan American World Airways (PAA). It was renamed Pacific Alaska Airways in 1932. It began air mail routes in 1933 and passenger service in 1935. In 1941 it was absorbed into its parent company and ceased operations.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Pan American Airways Postcards and Pacific Alaska Airways Photograph
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 1989-05-23
Contents of the Collection
This small collection is comprised of three postcards for Pan American Airways and a photograph related to Pacific Alaska Airways. Of the postcards, two feature a Pan American Airways DC-6 with a text description on the reverse promoting the addition of "Super-6 Clippers" to the fleet, and the third depicts the "Sleeperette" lounge chair available on "President" flights. They are dated circa 1950s. The photograph depicts Pacific Alaska Airways personnel in front of a Lockheed 10 Electra, circa...