HNL had a wonderful open air concourse just above the central gates and garden area fronting the old control tower. From this viewing deck, passengers and visitors to the airport could spend the time watching aircraft arriving and departing. It was a great location to get that first view of a loved one, or the last chance to literally wave goodbye as passengers climbed the stairs onto their Pan Am 707, United DC-8, BOAC VC-10 or a Western 707. In the photo are two Pan American 707's, one of which is N408PA Clipper Morning Star. In the distance you see a BOAC 707 taxiing as well as a Japan Airlines DC-8 climbing off of runway 8. Click the image for a larger size.
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Cool shot. Frank C. Duarte Jr. (our hero) has N408PA @ LAX on Airliners. Note differences in livery...
*sniff* Ooh the smell of jet fuel and the sound of those loud turbojets ... gosh I miss that! And I miss the observation deck too!
And the warm air from the jet blast blowing in your face. Yeah, nothing like those days.
My guess is that this shot is from your personal collection.
With the strike at Boeing, these "Blasts From The Past" are a welcome treat. Guess I'll need to find some to scan and post as well.
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