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Fancy cigarette lighter and "Seat Occupied" sign show pre-merger logo of Capital Airlines, which United acquired in 1961.
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The cover page of the April 1961 issue of THE SHIELD, United's employee publication, presents a montage of newspaper headlines announcing the historic merger of United and Capital Airlines.
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A collection of promotional stickers shows the evolution of Capital Airlines' logo and signature over the years. The airline merged with United in 1961 to create the world's largest carrier.
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These first flight covers from the mid-1960s commemorate milestones in United's jetliner service.
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