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Old 10th Jun 2010, 16:20
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andyl999
 
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flew by the famous Howard Hughes Airline

Reg, when I first travelled to the USA (1979 ish) I used to fly on Hughes Airwest, they were DC9's (rear twin engines like a BAC 1-11) they were painted all yellow and were known as "The Yellow Bananas"?
Inevitably they were flown by Korean war veterans (probably ex fighter pilots) they did not know what a rate 1 turn was!

Also there was PSA at that time that I think was amalgamated with Hughes? I distinctly remember several trips where the stewardesses wore hot pants, but I digress.......................

If you don't believe me see YouTube - Southwest Airlines Hostesses Hotpants Ad 1972

Oh how the world has gone backwards and "political"
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