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Flight Attendant

Western Airlines, 1958

In operation since 1926, Western was the nation’s oldest airline. It flew mainly in California and the Southwest before merging with Delta in 1987. Nancy Birckhead wore this uniform while serving on Western’s Douglas and Convair airliners.

Gift of Nancy Birckhead

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories Physical Description Plain brown polyester necktie. Dimensions 54 5/8" x 3 1/2" x 1/8"
 Materials Overall: Polyester
 Inventory Number A19762084000 Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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