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The opening of the Pacific to commercial air service on November 22, 1935, remains one of the most significant dates in aviation history. To the CHINA CLIPPER, queen of the Pacific flying boat fleet, went the honor of that first scheduled flight. The fame of the CHINA CLIPPER and her intrepid crew of professional aviators spread round the world and inspired generations as they opened a new a new age of global air travel. Now, you can own an exact replica of the flight officer’s briefcase from the era of the flying clipper ships. This custom-made attaché case has been meticulously recreated from the original, pictured here. This limited edition reproduction is offered as a special tribute to the memory of the CHINA CLIPPER and the vision of the men and women who made its achievements an indelible legacy of America’s can-do spirit.