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Tablecloth, supplied by TWA for its passengers.

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Tablecloth, white with two red lines on obverse forming two squares, one within the other. The letter TWA are located in the bottom red hand corner.Some stains are visible when held up to the light.

Trans World Airlines existed from 1925-2001 and first flew to Shannon in 1945.

Joe Hardaker was a refueller at Shannon Airport from the opening of the airport until 1968 and he collected items during that period. He had previously worked at Foynes airbase where he learned the technical skills of refuelling.

Collection: Joe Hardaker

Category: Catering

2015.0065 (5492)