gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 6, 2020 For those who have attended past ASMIC conventions and local shows at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City in the past, there was an extra bonus feature in the hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted May 6, 2020 Kansas City was a hub for the legendary Trans World Airlines, TWA. In the exhibit hall, eventually moved to the cafeteria was a modest display devoted to the history of the company. Taking a break from the show, you could enjoy your pulled pork sandwich and look through the exhibit at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted May 6, 2020 It wasn't a huge exhibit, but it was crammed full of memorabilia. The photo and wing are from the first class of TWA hostesses from 1935. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted May 6, 2020 In the center of the showcase is the uniform of an ATC pilot, still adorned with his wing, sleeve rank and buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted May 6, 2020 Close up view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted May 6, 2020 In a cabinet off to the side were additional insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted May 6, 2020 An explanation of how TWA and Pan Am became involved with the ATC to support the war effort with their large capacity aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted May 6, 2020 Also of interest to military history buffs was this Link Trainer in the corner of the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted May 6, 2020 This was apparently the 1938 version of the "hostess" uniform, and I would guess at least similar to what may have been worn during the war years. The aircraft in the background is either a DC-2 or DC-3, related to it's military counterpart the C-47. There is a similar image that has a Stratoliner in the background. http://twamuseumguides.blogspot.com/2017/02/presenting-case-for-twas-attendants-our.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted May 6, 2020 As you can see through the link in the last post, the exhibits were moved some time ago from the KCI Expo Center to the: TWA Museum 10 Richards Road, Suite 110 Kansas City, MO. USA 64116 http://www.twamuseum.com/ I have yet to get there myself to see if the ATC items are still in their display. Perhaps someone who has gone can confirm that. I hope you enjoyed seeing these items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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