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Celebrating United's 85th Anniversary

Celebrating United

On April 6, 1926, a Swallow biplane carrying U.S. mail touched down in Boise, Idaho

-- marking the first flight for Varney Air Lines and putting history in motion for both

United and Continental. While Varney Air Lines went on to become United, its

founder Water T. Varney later established Varney Speed Lines, which transformed

into Continental.

This shared history of aviation leadership still connects United and Continental co-

workers today as we work together to build the new United. Here, you can view

photos that capture our company's rich history.

Share Your Stories & Photos about United

If you have photos that illustrate our company's accomplishments -- past or present

-- you can submit them to [email protected] or [email protected]. The first 250 co-workers who submit a photo will receive a small gift to celebrate

United's anniversary -- and we'll add the best pictures to this gallery. And at the

bottom of this photo gallery, you can use the "Tell Us What You Think" area to share

your favorite stories about United.

One of

our first pilots collects a letter for delivery. U.S. mail was the primary source of
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revenue for United in the early days, with most of the routes operating in the

western United States.

Our

flight crews, some of whom are pictured here in 1982, have come a long way from

delivering air mail.


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In

1930, United was the first airline to bring professional flight attendants on board its

flights, hiring eight registered nurses. The profession became more glamorous, as

pictured here.


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In

1947, a Douglas DC-6 Mainliner lifted off from San Francisco and banked west out to

sea bound for Honolulu, then the longest over-water commercial route on earth.


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Boein

g 377 Stratocruisers entered United's fleet in 1950. With a cruising speed of 300

MPH, the aircraft was often featured in advertisements for our Hawaiian

destinations.


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Plan

eside at Chicago O'Hare in 1958. In the 1950s, the Reserved Air Freight program

was introduced to permit shippers to serve space on specific flights. During this era,

cargo surpassed airmail as a revenue source.


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We'veserved prominent politicians, entertainers and athletes through the years, and

continue to do so today. Here, John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy

meets with Richard M. Nixon on the tarmac outside one of our DC-7s.


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A

mechanic checks an engine on an aircraft in the United fleet.


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A

Ramp Service employee handles baggage at LAX.


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Two of our flight attendants appear outside LAX during one of the airline industry's

most glamorous eras of travel.


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An

advertising image used during one of United's most popular slogans, "Fly the

Friendly Skies of United," which debuted in 1965. The campaign later featured the

Frank Sinatra class, "Come Fly With Me."


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Custo

mers prepare to board a Boeing 737 in 1968. During this era, select aircraft

featured "Red, White and Blue" (first class, standard and coach) sections.


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A

customer service representative assists customers at Chicago O'Hare in 1978.


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Our

customers enjoy first-class service in the 1980s.


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A Boei

ng 747, appearing in 1980s livery, on approach to San Francisco.

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