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1962 Unites Air Lines LAX Advertisement
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A 1960s advertisement for United Air Lines shows an aerial view of a modern airport terminal designed in a circular “satellite” style, with several jet airliners parked around it. The building has a flat roof with a round dome in the center and several jet bridges extending outward to connect with the planes. Six large white aircraft, all with the word “UNITED” in bold letters on their fuselages, are positioned around the terminal, each with swept-back wings and jet engines mounted near the tail. The scene conveys a sense of order and modernity, with the sleek aircraft arranged symmetrically on the gray concrete tarmac. Text at the bottom left reads: “THE BIG FLEET” and the accompanying paragraph describes United Air Lines’ growing fleet of jet aircraft, including the Douglas DC-8, DC-8 Mark IV, Boeing 720, and Sud Aviation Caravelle, emphasizing passenger comfort and convenience. Additional text promotes United’s “Satellite Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport” and its “Red Carpet Service.” The ad concludes with United’s logo — a red, white, and blue shield with a star — and the slogan: “UNITED – The Extra Care Airline.”
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