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Paul Revere Braniff (August 30, 1897 – June 1, 1954 [a]) was an airline entrepreneur. Braniff was one of the original founders of Braniff International Airways. He served as a mechanic in World War I in the United States Army and then as a pilot in World War II.
Sep 20, 2023 · In 1968, the airline built Braniff International’s Hostess College in Dallas. Located at 2801 Wycliff Ave., and adjacent to the Dallas North Tollway, the building was used as a dormitory and training center for flight attendants (called “Hostesses” at the time).
In the spring of 1928, insurance magnate Thomas Elmer Braniff founded an air carrier, maintenance, aircraft dealer and flight school organization with his brother Paul, called Paul R. Braniff, Inc., which did business as Tulsa-Oklahoma City Airline.
Discover the Braniff Trail Historical Plaque Project, a dedicated initiative preserving the legacy of aviation. Explore the milestones and stories behind each historical plaque, commemorating the impact of Braniff Airways on the aviation landscape.
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Feb 19, 1984 · Paul Braniff, who made his solo flight as a pilot in 1923, convinced an insurance client the future of transportation was in the airlanes. Urged by Braniff, the client persuaded Tom Braniff to put up half the cost of the first plane, a five-place Stinson Detroiter.
Apr 18, 1999 · Worth Remembering: Paul Braniff, with help from his brother Tom Braniff, started Oklahoma's first commercial airline after learning how to fly in World War I. Paul later left the business to serve in the air corps during World War II.
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Sep 19, 2020 · The brothers were aviator Paul Revere Braniff and businessman Thomas Elmer Braniff. In the spring of 1928 the new airline took to the skies on its maiden voyage with a single-engine 5 passenger Stinson Detroiter.