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When visitors enter our corporate offices, they often ask about the airline travel posters, and I’m going to explain.
My love for aviation was born in the late 1950s, aboard an Ozark Airlines DC-3, flying from Chicago’s Midway to Mason City, Iowa. At a mere few thousand feet above the ground, the view of the world below was entrancing, and this experience ignited my passion for the airline industry. This passion was further deepened by our company’s pioneering role in manufacturing cargo compartment wall liners for Douglas Aircraft.
Upon returning from my sabbatical in 2004, our company was soon expanding, setting up new offices. Instead of opting for the usual office art, I decided to celebrate our aviation heritage and my interests with flying by purchasing airline posters. This choice wasn’t just about decoration; it was about celebrating our connection to the aviation world.
I began with a TWA poster, beautifully framed and hung, a decision that has since expanded into a collection of over 208 posters across our eight-building campus. These posters, mostly claimed as originals, with some exceptions like the beautifully reprinted Pan Am posters, capture the essence of airlines that have been, and continue to be, one of our most significant customers. Among the posters, you’ll find TWA, T.I.A., Southern, Aerolineas Argentinas, BEA, Ozark, Panagra, Bonanza, Qantas, PSA, Egypt Air, and Caribair.
Each poster tells a story of aviation history, of destinations and dreams. They serve as a constant reminder of our roots and our ongoing journey in the airline industry. This collection has become a talking point, offering visitors not just a visual treat but also a conversation starter about “what and why” or “why and what” these posters represent in our corporate culture.
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