Page from William J. Eck’s scrapbook.  (Top right) William J. Eck, left, accepts his ticket (in ticket envelope) from Pan American Airways (PAA) representative, right, as the first paying passenger.  (Bottom left) Telegram from Pan Am confirming Eck’s reservation, June 12, 1939.

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