Other Related TWA Sites
"Airways and Airwaves, stories I Tell to Friends" http://www.davegwinn.com
Retired TWA Captain David Gwinn with 15,000 hours, 15 pilot certificates and 5 instructor certificates, is internationally recognized as a consummate aviation educator. He spent 11 years in the TWA Pilot Training Center developing courses, teaching in classrooms and simulators. His fast moving, humorous and practical seminars have been applauded for two decades. Captain Dave Gwinn is a columnist for Plane & Pilot magazine.
“Airline History Museum at Kansas City” http://www.airlinehistorymuseum.com
‘Save A Connie’ and the Airline History Museum is a step back in time. The museum is a collection of photographs, artifacts, logbooks, personal mementos from TWA and the employees since it’s foundation in 1925. The collection include vintage Lockheed L1049 “Super G” Constellation, Martin 404 and Douglas DC-3 aircraft.
"The Aviator Howard Hughes" http://www.theaviatorhh.com
This web site is dedicated to spirit of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes and a salute to his vast contributions to science, technology and medical research
"TWA Flight 843" http://www.twaflight843.com
July 30, 1992 TWA Fllight 843, L1011, New York to San Francisco took off and lended on the same runway 6 seconds later, the fuselage engulfed in flames. 293 crew and passengers walked away.
"Jack Frye" http://www.sedonalegendhelenfrye.com
Jack Frye is considered the "father" of Transcontinental and Western Air, or Trans World Airlines
“We Will Never Forget” http://community-2.webtv.net/CAIRVIN/WEWILLNEVERFORGET
Dedicated to the life of TWA from 1925-2001 with stories and photography.
“Aviation Technician” http://www.geocities.com/jet_doc
A site for aviation enthusiasts and employees from TWA. Photography and stories dedicated to TWA and the aviation industry.
“TWACrew.com” http://twacrew.com
Dedicated to past TWA employees with videos, photography and forum, some registration required.
“TWA Family” http://groupsmsn.com/twafamily/shoeboxmsnw
An MSN TWA group with photographs.
“TWA Israel” http://trans-world-airlines.tripod.com
Former TWA employees in Tel Aviv. Photos and information on TWA in Israel from the 1940’s - 2001.
“TWAlive” http://www.nknet.com/twa
TWAlive was started in May 2001 to help preserve the memory and supports of one of the worlds greatest airline.
“TWA - Charles de Gaulle” http://perso.orange.fr/patrick.chateau/twa.htm
Dedicated to TWA’s Paris operation at Orly and Charles de Gaulle with photos, videos and memorabilia from the 19040’s - 2001 by Patrick Chateau.
“Terminal 5” http://www.terminalfive.com
Photos of terminal 5 after it’s rehab.
“Saarinen & Terminal 5” http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/TWA_at_New_York.html
Eero Saarinen’s TWA terminal 5 at JFK.
“Operation Liftoff” http://www.operationliftoff.com
Operation Liftoff provides air transportation for children with a life threatening illness for a wish trip or a treatment trip.
“Airchive.com” http://www.airchive.com
Decided to airline memorabilia.
“Picavia” http://picavia.foxalpha.com/index.php
Large database of airline photography, most taken at Charles de Gaulle and around France. Great site if you’re an airline buff and free, but more photography if registered.
“The Wings of the Web” http://www.airlines.net
World database of airline photography from passengers and crews worldwide. A fun site to see what’s happening in the airline industry. Sometimes with photos most airline management wouldn’t want you to see.
Ozark Airlines
“Ozark Air Lines” http://www.ozarkairlines.com
Dedicated to preserving the history of “Ozark Air Lines”, which began operations in September 1950 and flew it’s last flight in October 1986. Ozark Air Lines was purchased by TWA in 1986.
“Ozark Silver Swallow Alumni” http://www.silverswallows.com
The Ozark Silver Swallows mission is to perpetuate the history of the former employees of Ozark Air Lines.
TWA senior club for retirees and all former TWA employees.
“TWA Paris International Seniors Club” http://pageperso.aol.fr/fdocdg/TWAPARIS.html
TWA international senior club in Paris with information, photos, stories and meeting information on TWA and the employees from the 1940’s - 2006.
“TWA Silver Wings International” http://twasilverwings.com
Silver Wings International was founded in 1987 by a group of retired TWA flight attendants to celebrate the pride and dignity of their chosen profession. The organization covers the U.S, Canada, Mexico and Europe with charitable work supporting breast cancer research.
“DCS Alumni Association” http://www.twdcs.org
Former TWA Directors of Customer Service whom provided in-flight service on TWA’s fleet of B-747’s and L-1011’s from 1970 - 1976.
“TWA Clipped Wings International” http://www.twaclippedwings.org
TWA Clipped Wings International was founded in 1941 in Kansas City by a group of former flight attendants that now provides scholarships and has many philanthropic causes.
“TWA Reunion Web site” http://mywebpages.comcast.net/lkplace/twa.htm
A short site by TWA retiree Hugh Schelzel. Last updated in 2004.
“Trust No One - Stapled Flight Attendants Used As Negotiating Pawns”
http://trustno1-1.blogspot.com
Steve Korman’s blog on the lose of careers and pensions by the former TWA/AA flight attendants after 9/11 and their attempts to return to work. American Airlines is the only U.S. carrier that has not returned all employees laid off after 9/11 back to work.
“Do Not Let Terrorism Win” http://donotletterrorismwim.blogspot.com
John ‘Scuba’ Linneman’s blog on the effects after 9/11 on the TWA/AA flight attendants that lost their careers and pensions due to an act of terrorism. Has American Airlines, the APFA and the federal government given the terrorist another victory in keeping over 4,000 former TWA flight attendants from returning to work?
"Airline Biz" http://aviation.beloblog.com/archives/2007/05/the_forgotten_twa_flight_atten.html
The forgotten TWA flight attendants. Among the casualties have been the former Trans World Airlines flight attendants, who joined American Airlines in April 2001, some lasting barely long enough to be laid off. About 2,000 of them remain on furlough, even with the announcement May 7 that American would recall just over 100 of them.
