Aviation Pictures from 1959

A new elevated passenger boarding system that protects travelers from the weather, noises, and odors went into operation at many airports in 1959 as commercial jet superliners became common.

The new Sikorsky S-60 represents a major breakthrough in helicopter development because vibration is not transmitted from the airframe to the cabin.

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In the Year 1959

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