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| − | + | ==== China National Aviation Corporation, 1929–1949 ==== | |
| − | + | From its uncertain beginnings to its remarkable successes as Asia’s first sustained commercial airline, the China National Aviation Corporation blazed a trail unlike any other in the history of commercial air transport. For two decades, CNAC pioneered air operations over much of the world’s most challenging terrain. These included the route system over the Himalaya, an area between India and China known as "the Hump." Daring to fly at extreme altitudes through all types of harsh weather conditions, the skilled and adventurous pilots of CNAC established an aerial lifeline to China. | |
| − | == | + | The company's achievements occurred in the midst of—and were dramatically influenced by— a period of continuous political upheaval and wartime conditions throughout the region. CNAC's personnel continuously operated and adapted its air services during civil war, invasion, occupation, world war, and revolution. In opening the skies over China and beyond as a carrier of passengers, airmail, and cargo, CNAC became an important strategic asset during a time of great conflict. |
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| − | + | == The Aircraft of CNAC == | |
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| − | + | CNAC used a wide variety of aircraft from 1929 to 1949. All the known data on CNAC Aircraft can be found on the [[CNAC Aircraft|CNAC Aircraft page]] listed in a table. If you are searching for one particular aircraft type, you may click any of the aircraft shown below to view all the details about the plane and its uses by CNAC. | |
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| + | {{#ask: [[Category:Aircraft]] [[Aircraft Main Image::+]] | ||
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| + | == Books About CNAC == | ||
| + | Do you want to learn more about CNAC? Who were the courageous American Pilots flying for CNAC? How did Pan Am fit in? Why was conquering "The Hump" so important in World War II? There are many books about the men and women, the places, the adversities and the extraordinary accomplishments of CNAC during its two decades existence. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:47, 12 April 2020
China National Aviation Corporation, 1929–1949
From its uncertain beginnings to its remarkable successes as Asia’s first sustained commercial airline, the China National Aviation Corporation blazed a trail unlike any other in the history of commercial air transport. For two decades, CNAC pioneered air operations over much of the world’s most challenging terrain. These included the route system over the Himalaya, an area between India and China known as "the Hump." Daring to fly at extreme altitudes through all types of harsh weather conditions, the skilled and adventurous pilots of CNAC established an aerial lifeline to China.
The company's achievements occurred in the midst of—and were dramatically influenced by— a period of continuous political upheaval and wartime conditions throughout the region. CNAC's personnel continuously operated and adapted its air services during civil war, invasion, occupation, world war, and revolution. In opening the skies over China and beyond as a carrier of passengers, airmail, and cargo, CNAC became an important strategic asset during a time of great conflict.
The Aircraft of CNAC
CNAC used a wide variety of aircraft from 1929 to 1949. All the known data on CNAC Aircraft can be found on the CNAC Aircraft page listed in a table. If you are searching for one particular aircraft type, you may click any of the aircraft shown below to view all the details about the plane and its uses by CNAC.
1929 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1930 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1933 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1934 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1935 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1935 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1935 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1937 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1938 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1939 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1939 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1939 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1940 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1940 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1942 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
1942 Started Service - C.N.A.C.
Books About CNAC
Do you want to learn more about CNAC? Who were the courageous American Pilots flying for CNAC? How did Pan Am fit in? Why was conquering "The Hump" so important in World War II? There are many books about the men and women, the places, the adversities and the extraordinary accomplishments of CNAC during its two decades existence.
2019
2019
2016
2016
2012
2012
2011
2008
1995
1968