Northwest Airlines: The First Eighty Years

The book chronicles the remarkable history of Northwest Airlines, tracing its evolution from its first mail flight in 1926 to becoming a leader in the aviation industry. It highlights key milestones, such as its contributions during World War II in Alaska, the establishment of commercial air links to Japan, and its strategic alliance with KLM in 1992. Celebrating the airline's 80th anniversary in 2006, the narrative emphasizes Northwest's enduring legacy as America's oldest air carrier with a continuous name identification.