Air Hostesses - Page 145

flyingdoc · 02-20-2010, 03:54 AM

Vintage JAL

Oceanic First Officer · 02-20-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Turn3

I just found my new most favorite place on the internet!!! Great thread!!! Great Pictures both old and new!!! And mostly.... great history!!!

Welcome Turn3!. Wings900 and DA.C have some great threads and some really nice folks

....... as well as some who aren't too tightly wrapped. Like me and Captain Wahoo!

Hope to hear more from you soon.

Best regards,
Brian

Turn3 · 02-20-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Oceanic First Officer

Welcome Turn3!. Wings900 and DA.C have some great threads and some really nice folks

....... as well as some who aren't too tightly wrapped. Like me and Captain Wahoo!

Hope to hear more from you soon.

Best regards,
Brian

Thanks for the welcome Oceanic First Officer... I will be sticking around. And if I come across anything of interest I will surely pass it along.

flyingdoc · 02-21-2010, 06:06 AM

One of the great differences between cabin crew in the West and those in China is cultural. Most western FA's are simply salaried employees of listed companies that are aiming to make a profit - regardless of their passion for flying. Whereas in the past, stewardesses would frequently be seen in public - visiting schools and encouraging the next generation of "fly girls" to consider flying as a career - these days it is mostly about rosters and award conditions, unless it is promotional work.

Not so in China, where the position they hold in society is almost revered by many who still struggle to escape the poverty of village life. The airlines (and society itself) expect their employees to volunteer for civic duty and projects. These are usually organised affairs. The hosties will often visit schools, hospitals and nursing homes to help out. They frequently promulgate government-sponsored campaigns to promote health and environmental friendliness to the mas$es. They help out at the zoos, put on variety shows and have even been known to direct traffic!!!

Here are some shots of Air China cabin crew visiting an army camp to entertain the recruits... The show included singing, music, games, comedy sketches and even a history of the airline itself.

These beautiful hosties were kitted out as soldiers for one routine.

Morale must be good after a visit like this!

uniformfreak · 02-21-2010, 07:10 AM

Flyingdoc, thanks for that KLM picture. I know the purser! Funny to see my colleagues this way online. I may have some more KLM uniform photos that I will post later.

uniformfreak · 02-21-2010, 07:21 AM

Here they are. Enjoy!

matt109 · 02-21-2010, 11:47 AM

Woh. Some of the Air China and the Chinese Army pics are quite strange - seeing hostesses entertaining soldiers at a base. That just wouldn't happen else were in the world I think.

All of the KLM photos are super-clear. They look great - you should try using a photo hosting site such as 'Photobucket'

I found this bright and funky one, Wizzair of Hungary.

flyingdoc · 02-22-2010, 06:15 AM

Thanks Cliff for those. I have some of a very similar look and vintage.

In return, here are some that you might like...

British Caledonian

Asiana

KLM then...

and now!

(who's that purser?)

flyingdoc · 02-22-2010, 06:51 AM

Moving along, I was hoping to introduce a little mini-series over the next week.

Whilst the Air China girls might don military uniforms for troop entertainment shows, the military forces of the world have their own flight attendants too. The name for cabin crew serving with air forces varies from nation to nation. They form a vital part of non-combat troop movements and are often also involved in governmental VIP transport.

Last year, these service members hit the public limelight in Australia when the Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, had a hissy fit aboard a RAAF 34 (VIP) Squadron B737-BBJ which serves as his personal air transport when traveling the nation or abroad. Apparently he brought a 23-year-old air hostess looking after him to tears after levelling a tirade of abuse for serving him red meat when he was on a diet! (which is hardly the sort of publicity that the squadron is looking for).

Today a selection of Crew Attendants from the RAAF. Over the next week or so I will bring you crew from a variety of other air forces.

34 Squadron (operating B737-BBJ, Challenger 604)

33 Squadron (formerly operating B707-338's)

Not all crew attendants stay within that branch of the service. This former CA went on to become a WO with the RAAF's hogs!

furryforest · 02-22-2010, 06:53 AM

DING DONG Doc!!

flyingdoc · 02-22-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by furryforest

DING DONG Doc!!

Ah, I knew I'd get your attention Furry!!!

Stay tuned - I might do the Luftwaffe tomorrow...

uniformfreak · 02-22-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by flyingdoc

and now!

(who's that purser?)

Hmmmm, let me think. That purser looks like ...... me!

It sure is a good feeling to see myself here on this site. Thanks!

uniformfreak · 02-22-2010, 03:09 PM

Here are "the ladies in red": Martinair uniform from the 80s, 90s and current

Enjoy!

a_loser · 02-22-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by uniformfreak

Hmmmm, let me think. That purser looks like ...... me!

It sure is a good feeling to see myself here on this site. Thanks!

In case you had any doubts whatsoever, you are now officially one of us. Welcome aboard!

uniformfreak · 02-22-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by a_loser

In case you had any doubts whatsoever, you are now officially one of us. Welcome aboard!

Thank you, a_loser!!

02-20-2010, 03:54 AM	#2161
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Vintage JAL __________________

02-21-2010, 06:06 AM	#2164
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses One of the great differences between cabin crew in the West and those in China is cultural. Most western FA's are simply salaried employees of listed companies that are aiming to make a profit - regardless of their passion for flying. Whereas in the past, stewardesses would frequently be seen in public - visiting schools and encouraging the next generation of "fly girls" to consider flying as a career - these days it is mostly about rosters and award conditions, unless it is promotional work. Not so in China, where the position they hold in society is almost revered by many who still struggle to escape the poverty of village life. The airlines (and society itself) expect their employees to volunteer for civic duty and projects. These are usually organised affairs. The hosties will often visit schools, hospitals and nursing homes to help out. They frequently promulgate government-sponsored campaigns to promote health and environmental friendliness to the mas$es. They help out at the zoos, put on variety shows and have even been known to direct traffic!!! Here are some shots of Air China cabin crew visiting an army camp to entertain the recruits... The show included singing, music, games, comedy sketches and even a history of the airline itself. These beautiful hosties were kitted out as soldiers for one routine. Morale must be good after a visit like this! __________________

02-21-2010, 07:10 AM	#2165
uniformfreak The one and only ...... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 34	Re: Air Hostesses Flyingdoc, thanks for that KLM picture. I know the purser! Funny to see my colleagues this way online. I may have some more KLM uniform photos that I will post later. __________________ Love your uniform .... can I please have it?

02-21-2010, 07:21 AM	#2166
uniformfreak The one and only ...... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 34	Re: Air Hostesses Here they are. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love your uniform .... can I please have it? Last edited by uniformfreak; 02-21-2010 at 07:23 AM.

02-21-2010, 11:47 AM	#2167
matt109 ATP Captain Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,899	Re: Air Hostesses Woh. Some of the Air China and the Chinese Army pics are quite strange - seeing hostesses entertaining soldiers at a base. That just wouldn't happen else were in the world I think. All of the KLM photos are super-clear. They look great - you should try using a photo hosting site such as 'Photobucket' I found this bright and funky one, Wizzair of Hungary. __________________ NEW WEBSITE @ www.intergateway.co.uk For Sale \| My Collection

02-22-2010, 06:15 AM	#2168
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Thanks Cliff for those. I have some of a very similar look and vintage. In return, here are some that you might like... British Caledonian Asiana KLM then... and now! (who's that purser?) __________________

02-22-2010, 06:51 AM	#2169
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Moving along, I was hoping to introduce a little mini-series over the next week. Whilst the Air China girls might don military uniforms for troop entertainment shows, the military forces of the world have their own flight attendants too. The name for cabin crew serving with air forces varies from nation to nation. They form a vital part of non-combat troop movements and are often also involved in governmental VIP transport. Last year, these service members hit the public limelight in Australia when the Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, had a hissy fit aboard a RAAF 34 (VIP) Squadron B737-BBJ which serves as his personal air transport when traveling the nation or abroad. Apparently he brought a 23-year-old air hostess looking after him to tears after levelling a tirade of abuse for serving him red meat when he was on a diet! (which is hardly the sort of publicity that the squadron is looking for). Today a selection of Crew Attendants from the RAAF. Over the next week or so I will bring you crew from a variety of other air forces. 34 Squadron (operating B737-BBJ, Challenger 604) 33 Squadron (formerly operating B707-338's) Not all crew attendants stay within that branch of the service. This former CA went on to become a WO with the RAAF's hogs! __________________

02-22-2010, 06:53 AM	#2170
furryforest Operations Director Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Ireland, UK Age: 31 Posts: 6,165	Re: Air Hostesses DING DONG Doc!! __________________ I swear to drunk i'm not God

02-22-2010, 03:09 PM	#2173
uniformfreak The one and only ...... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 34	Re: Air Hostesses Here are "the ladies in red": Martinair uniform from the 80s, 90s and current Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love your uniform .... can I please have it?

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