I was meandering through YouTube last night and came upon a site called RetroPhotoWorld. It was an eclectic collection of "100 Rare Vintage Photos" depicting a variety of subjects, eras and locations.
Among the pics was the attached, labeled "Los Angeles LAX American Airlines Flight Hostesses 1965". The interesting aspect of it is, they appear to be professionally staged sitting in a Cobra. Examination of the background reveals a 1965 Thunderbird parked in front of a runway blast wall, leading me to suspect this was taken at Shelby American.
I have not seen this photo before and am curious if anyone has more information regarding why it was taken. Was it a shot for an American Airlines promo or airline magazine feature? Or was it done during the June 1965 SA open house? Something else?
This was in SA 2023 Annual, not much info
Those two look to be Twins.
The American Airlines twins.
(see attached)
Probably sent to lure the cargo contract away from TWA.
That would be my preferred way to do business.
However, AMR did not have international rights in 1965.
I was always morbidly intrigued w the pic of the GT-40s shipping out for LeMans 65, because that 707 Combi (N787TW) later went down w all hands on a botched three-engine go.IMG_0485.jpeg
Quote from: camp upshur on May 21, 2025, 09:02:36 PM.....because that 707 Combi (N787TW) later went down w all hands on a botched three-engine go.
1969 Training accident
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The probable cause of this accident was a loss of directional control, which resulted from the intentional shutdown of the pumps supplying hydraulic pressure to the rudder without a concurrent restoration of power on the No.4 engine. A contributing factor was the inadequacy of the hydraulic fluid loss emergency procedure when applied against the operating configuration of the aircraft."
exactly, in ineptly attempting to setup a three-engine go for training they intentionally/incorrectly removed their flight control hydraulic pumps and killed themselves.
"The cause of the accident was found to be poor procedures for simulating engine failures and failure to apply the correct procedure for hydraulic failure, as well as loss of hydraulic power to the rudder in a critical flight condition."
(https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=150631;image)
These two are twin sisters Susan and Nancy Robbins working for American Airlines as hostesses and both will be co-queens for the May 1-2, 1965 Riverside International Raceway USRRC sports car races.
Quote from: Bill Collins on March 24, 2025, 04:34:38 PMI was meandering through YouTube last night and came upon a site called RetroPhotoWorld. It was an eclectic collection of "100 Rare Vintage Photos" depicting a variety of subjects, eras and locations.
Among the pics was the attached, labeled "Los Angeles LAX American Airlines Flight Hostesses 1965". The interesting aspect of it is, they appear to be professionally staged sitting in a Cobra. Examination of the background reveals a 1965 Thunderbird parked in front of a runway blast wall, leading me to suspect this was taken at Shelby American.
I have not seen this photo before and am curious if anyone has more information regarding why it was taken. Was it a shot for an American Airlines promo or airline magazine feature? Or was it done during the June 1965 SA open house? Something else?
Love those vintage shots
Keepem coming!
Quote from: kranky on July 29, 2025, 01:41:00 AM(https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=150631;image)
These two are twin sisters Susan and Nancy Robbins working for American Airlines as hostesses and both will be co-queens for the May 1-2, 1965 Riverside International Raceway USRRC sports car races.
I was there - not a good weekend for SA.
Did not finish:
No. Drivers Car Reason .
98 Ken Miles Cobra 427 Shelby American Mechanical
1 Lothar Motschenbacher Shelby Cobra 427 Bearings - Car later totaled and Recreated?
7 Jerry Titus Webster - Climax Ignition - He was still SCG Editor
Quote from: kranky on July 29, 2025, 01:41:00 AM(https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=150631;image)
These two are twin sisters Susan and Nancy Robbins working for American Airlines as hostesses and both will be co-queens for the May 1-2, 1965 Riverside International Raceway USRRC sports car races.
Kranky, Did you notice the unusual height & width of the rear view mirror on that 289? Unless it's due to the camera angle?
Makes you wonder if the Cobra had that modification done because of the driver's height or that it was necessary to be able to see over the luggage (not in photo) attached to the chrome luggage rack?