Sky High: The Story Of TWA

Sky High: The Story Of TWA

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Sky High: The Story Of TWA

2001

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This 2001 Nine special tells the story of St. Louis-based Trans World Airlines (TWA). The story of how the company went from barnstorming to bankruptcy is the story of American air travel.

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