W. K. Stripling, right, Fort Worth merchant, and W. N. Taylor presenting him with airline award

Creator

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Identifier

20036497

Description

W. K. Stripling, right, Fort Worth merchant, was commissioned "Admiral of the flagship fleet" of American Airlines system by W. N. Taylor, acting district traffic manager for the system. Stripling received the honor for "his meritorious service to air transportation." The award is a framed image of a plane above an inscription. Both are holding the award and looking at each other and wear a suit and tie. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, morning edition, June 30, 1946.

Archival Date

1946-06-28

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-439

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Stripling, W. K.; Airlines; Taylor, W. N.; Honor; Rewards of merit; Awards; Neckties; Air traffic control