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I actually have a TON of great shots that I will filter through at some stage, that are airline calendar girls but who are professional models and not stewardesses. You gotta wait to see those though, because I need to bring this thread back to some normality soon. Anyways, here is one of the Aerobus girls in her more regular attire...  and here are some shot for the calendar...   plus some double-takes...  
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05-21-2009, 07:43 AM
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Re: Air Hostesses
Time to finish up this mini-section of Viva Aerobus girls..
We'll go out with a flood!          
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05-21-2009, 07:49 AM
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Re: Air Hostesses
And finally...
       
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05-21-2009, 11:20 AM
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Re: Air Hostesses
Woh Doc, you nearly sent me into shock! LOL
You sure do know how to go out with a BANG! I can assume you will put some of the more "vintage photo" hosties on now? Not that I'm fed up with what you are posting at the moment LOL  .Matt 
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05-22-2009, 06:53 AM
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Re: Air Hostesses
We return you now to normal programming...
ANA hosties in standard uniforms and traditional dress alongside a DC-3. 
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05-22-2009, 07:47 AM
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Re: Air Hostesses
some interesting pics :
Finnair 1969 Finnair Service To JFK 1969 - Cool Retro Pics — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.net |
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05-22-2009, 10:10 AM
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Excellent find Jörg!
A little bit more about Finnair's launch of services to JFK and the advent of a series of new outfits for their hosties...  In the summer of 1969, as the Americans were landing on the moon, Finnair was staking out new territory: Atlantic crossings. This was a great leap forward for the company. The launch of the new route was preceded by monumental preparation. The company wanted to arrive in style and to make a lasting impression. Finnair wanted to show everything that being Finnish represents, including design, style and service. All foremost Finnish designers were employed to create the display. Something unparalleled in the airline world had begun. Space travel was the theme of the age. Finnair’s new aircraft type, the Douglas DC-8, represented the height of aviation technology at the time. The first aircraft were named after Jean Sibelius and Paavo Nurmi. One carried Finland to the world on wings of song, and the other was a legendary runner, also known as the Flying Finn. The aircraft tails were painted with graceful blue and white Finnish flags. Finland’s top talent was consulted in designing the interior of the aircraft and an expansive service upgrade was implemented. The crew’s uniforms were designed in the spirit of the Space Age, the interior colour scheme was transformed, bars and social spaces were introduced into First Class, and dining services were Finnish design at its very best.   Cabin tables could not have been laid out more splendidly. In the days of first-class affluence, no corners were cut in the catering program. Everything from service to settings was top of the line. Black Beluga caviar and chilled Finlandia Vodka kick-started transatlantic luncheons. For years caviar was lavishly ladled out of huge bowls for the delectation of travelers.  Designer Tapio Wirkkala was entrusted with the comprehensive planning of the dining service. His glassware, the now classic Ultima Thule, was introduced on Finnair’s New York route. It became so popular, that it was soon available in department stores and has remained a favourite item of Finnish design. Wirkkala also designed novel cutlery for the flights, with knives that resembled quill pens. But due to their very beauty they began to vanish by the thousands as souvenirs - a volume impossible to replace and a switch to more mundane models was made. Finnair Hostesses especially trained to work on these flights charmed passengers in the cabin, wearing new designer uniforms every year. While other crew members were responsible for service, their job was to offer individual service, to offer information on Finland to foreign visitors, to entertain and converse with customers. On their long dresses they wore the first in Björn Weckström’s series of outer-space silver accessories exemplifying the spirit of the age. Designer Kari Lepistö created a silver outfit, displaying the space travel theme.   All this was topped with winter head wear of sapphire mink. Finnair wanted to arrive in style, and no effort was spared to achieve that effect.  New uniforms were introduced each year.      What a fabulous time it would have been to be flying, whether a passenger or a hostie!!!
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05-22-2009, 12:50 PM
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Re: Air Hostesses
They look like a lot of the Finlanders we have living in the UP. The UP is predominately Finnish. In fact they have Finnish Heritage Festivals up here all the time, skiing events, winter carnivals, etc.
I think down by where Kevski lives in Door County, WI, there are more Norwegian and Swedish.
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05-23-2009, 10:38 AM
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I'm not yet finished with the Finnish...
   I have another small series I would like to share, but not just yet...
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05-24-2009, 07:52 AM
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On a more modern note, air stewardesses have even made it into the world of the SIMMS. The programmers for these Simmies seem to like a more casual uniform...
  Based nevertheless on the more (stereotyped) traditional brass buttons, epaulettes and braid of the 1940's...  
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05-25-2009, 05:59 AM
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Re: Air Hostesses
A mate of mine just got back from Europe flying with Etihad - he had nothing but praise for the hosties aboard his A340.
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"Jean Sibelius". This aircraft was later converted to a DC-8-72CF and later sold and operated by the French Air Force, serialled 46043. Look at this gorgeous baby. Beautiful scheme!
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05-26-2009, 05:02 AM
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Thai - always a smile...
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05-27-2009, 07:29 AM
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Away in Queensland today, after a very pleasant flight with JetStar.
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