Fall 2010 – The Society celebrates the Trans-Pacific 75th anniversary with an entire issue devoted to all things Trans-Pacific – China Clipper, Sikorsky S-42, Martin M-130, Boeing 314, The Pacific Route and so much more. View Newsletter
Spring 2010 – Meet our newest board member, Eric Starks, and enjoy an exhibition highlight, “Japan Airlines: More than Fifty-five Years of Service”, which pays special tribute to Japan Airlines (JAL) and its status as a major international carrier with a history of over fifty-five years of service. View Newsletter
Fall 2009 – Excerpts from Jon E. Krupnick’s Spirit of Flight Lecture Series, “Pan American’s Pacific Pioneers”, are included in this edition, as well as appreciation for the more than 3,400 hours of service given by Museum volunteers during 2008. Our board member, Peter Volny, is highlighted, along with a spotlight of two exhibits: “Aviation…
Summer 2008 – Peter Volny’s article “China Clipper – The Original Dreamliner”, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the inaugural China Clipper flight. Cathay Pacific Airways’ achievements are commemorated in the exhibit “Cathay Pacific Airways: Six Decades of Service”, and the talents of local aerial photographer, Herb Lingl, are highlighted in the exhibit “Aerial Aesthetics by…
Winter 2006 – AECOM becomes the Society’s first benefactor and Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter receives the 2005 Achievement in Aviation Award. View Newsletter
Spring 2005 – Celebrate our 2003 Achievement in Aviation Award winner, The Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, enjoy a profile in aviation of our new board member Mary Griffin, and learn about the many ways the Society has been busy supporting the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum. View Newsletter
Winter 2003 – The Society continues its “Spirit of Flight Lecture” series with speakers Dr. Tom D. Crouch and Jon E. Krupnick. The Oral History Program at SFO is funded by the Society. Learn more about the many exhibits on display at SFO. View Newsletter
Spring 2003 – Enjoy our special Centennial of Flight edition which celebrates the 100th year of powered flight. The Achievement in Aviation Award is presented, five fellowships are bestowed, and rare artifacts are gifted to the museum. R.E.G. Davies presents two lectures at the Society’s first “Spirit of Flight Lecture” series. View Newsletter
Spring 2002 – San Francisco International Airport celebrates 75 years of public service. Meet our founding board member, Patrick Murphy, and read about the exhibit “The Golden Age of Airships”, which looks back at the short but fascinating era of lighter-than-air travel. View Newsletter
Summer 2001 – The Pan Am Historical Foundation is chosen as the first recipient of the Achievement in Aviation Award for its outstanding contributions to the aviation industry. The Society holds an inaugural event to celebrate the completion of the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum. Learn about founding…