"Pan American World Airways - Aviation History through the Words of its People is a tribute to the legacy of one of the world's great airlines and the men and women who for six decades were the soul of the Company. James Baldwin and Jeff Kriendler have created a compelling book, which through the words of its contributors, captures much of the joy, adventure and spirit which was Pan Am. - Edward S. Trippe, Chairman, Pan Am Historical Foundation "Fathered by the legendary Juan Trippe, Pan American was the leader in international aviation exploration and development. A relentless risk-taker, Trippe was an innovator and ultimate entrepreneur...and this book captures many of Pan Am's most memorable events from personal accounts of the employees who were there." - Sir Richard Branson, Chairman Virgin Group "Once upon a time, not so long ago... flying on Pan American Airways was every bit as exciting as your destination. We miss your style Pan Am " - Erik Lindbergh, Founder, Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP), and Grandson, Charles Lindbergh "Pan Am...Queen of the Skies and pioneer around the world...shrunk the globe through innovation, and daring and glamorous service in its day. This anthology takes the reader into a coveted position, learning from the people who actually experienced the major milestones in its rise....and fall." - Tony Fernandes, CEO, AirAsia Berhad and Founder, Tune Group "For anyone who has ever traveled, this book is a must. Filled with untold eye-witness accounts of some of the major events that helped shape PanAm, this fascinating anthology helps kindle the magic of fl ight and ensures PanAm's deserved legacy in the annals of commercial aviation." - Jerry Hendin, Managing Partner, Alliance Public Relations, and Former VP, Communications, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group "Pan Am, perhaps the greatest airline in the history of the world, lives now only as memories, and those memories have never been collected and shared as well as they are in this book." - Ted Reed, Airlines Reporter, The Street, and formerly of the Miami Herald "This unique anthology approach rings true because it comes from the hearts and souls of the employees, those who built Pan Am to its iconic leadership position in international travel. Whether it was ushering in the jet age and later the Jumbo jet era, building luxurious hotels for high-end travelers, or fl ying troops to global military theaters, Pan Am was a proud symbol of America at home and overseas." - David Neeleman, Founder, Jetblue Airways and Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Azul Brazilian Airlines

..".a carefully constructed timeline of Pan Am's incredible record of fi rsts and aviation achievements... chock full of rare and nostalgic collector's memorabilia... a veritable time capsule into which any reader may be gently transported...back to a time when fl ying was gracious, glamorous and eagerly anticipated by passengers and crew alike " - Susanne (Strickland) Malm, Flight Attendant, JFK, 1968-1978"With Pan American World Airways - Images of a Great Airline, author Jamie Baldwin has given us a treasure trove of Pan Am lore. Here is something for everyone - a concise history of the pioneering airline, a rich potpourri of Pan Am memorabilia, and, best of all, a nostalgic journey back to an age when the mighty Pan American ruled the skies." - Robert Gandt, Pan Am pilot 1965-1991, author of Skygods: The Fall of Pan Am and China Clipper..".a fine chronology of Pan Am's pioneering history, with wonderful pictures to match - valuable to student or aviation afi cionado alike, and browsing will bring back fond memories for employees or passengers, of air travel Pan Am style..." -Pete Runnette, President, Pan Am Historical Foundation "An interesting presentation of Pan Am's colorful history and the leadership role it played in the development of international air transportation."- Charlie Trippe"No history of international aviation can be complete without including the amazing story of Pan American Airways. Pan Am was without doubt the industry's leader for several decades; more than just another airline. Jamie Baldwin's fascinating collection of photographs and chronology captures the story of Pan Am brilliantly, from the early days, thru the glory years to the sad end. It is a story well worth telling." - Barry Humphreys, Chairman, British Air Transport Association and previously a Director of Virgin Atlantic Airways