World Airline Historical Society
Follow this link for a recap of Airliners International™ 2024-MCI
Welcome to the World Airline Historical Society.
Our mission is to promote an awareness of the rich and colorful history of the world’s airlines to the general public and we are dedicated to furthering our mission.
Our contributors are experts in all facets of airline memorabilia, and the WAHS sponsors the annual Airliners International™ convention, which has been the world’s largest airline collectibles show for nearly 50 years. Access to our current articles and archives is free, all we ask is that you register so we can keep you updated on Airliners International™ and special events.
Welcome and ENJOY!
We are looking for contributors and content to our Captain’s Log. Have a story idea? Contact Us to learn more.
NEW! Speaker’s Series
We invite all WAHS members to tune in to our first Speaker’s Series event on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 5:00 pm EDT. Join us as we welcome long-time airline pilot Captain Tom Livesey as he discusses the history of the Boeing 747 and its legacy in the world of transportation. Connor McCauley, NextGen committee chair, will facilitate a discussion with time for questions following Captain Livesey’s presentation. Sign up using this link.
The Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the event.
See you there!
Opportunities for the Next Generation of Airline Enthusiasts
Our NextGen committee chair, Connor McCauley, recently held an informational session via Zoom. During the session, we began building connections between younger aviation enthusiasts. The recording will be available on our YouTube channel soon.
Are you under 25? Send an email to [email protected] for more information on activities for younger #avgeeks at the upcoming Airliners International 2025-Atlanta, including our Friday afternoon “meet-up” during the convention!
WAHS on Social Media
Like and follow our Facebook page to stay informed.
Join our Facebook group and meet other like-minded aviation enthusiasts.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and “ring the bell” to be notified when we add new content.
Follow us on Instagram.
Follow us on X (formerly Twitter).
WAHS Gear (Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hats & Mugs)
Get your WAHS gear and show your support for the Society today! You can order shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, quick-dry shirts, hats, and coffee mugs with our logo. Proceeds benefit the Society and further our mission to preserve the history of the world’s airlines. Get your gear today at bonfire.com/store/wahsonline!
WAHS in the Media
Watch Redriveraviation’s YouTube on Airliners International™ 2025 – Atlanta
Watch Redriveraviation’s YouTube on Airliners International™ 2024 – Kansas City: World’s Largest Airline Convention
Listen as Next Trip Network interviews WAHS director Chris Slimmer: Podcast Episode 083
Listen as the Next Trip guys talk about Airliners International™ 2021 PHX: Podcast Episode 085
Check out this gallery from USA TODAY: Airline Memorabilia: From Barf Bags to Dinnerware, Shows Have it All
Don’t miss this 2019 Atlanta Journal-Constitution article: Airline memorabilia collectors head to Hartsfield-Jackson
Antiques and the Arts Weekly’s 2019 article: Come Fly with Me…The World of Airline Collectibles
What’s at an airline collectibles show? View these Atlanta Journal-Constitution photos from Airliners International™ 2015
The WAHS on The Jet Set – Watch the video: The Jet Set – Episode 15 | Season 3
OH, LUCKY MAN!
Jon Proctor – the late aviation historian, author and “Oh Lucky Man” created a website in his later years to preserve his memories and feature his extensive airline photography collection. Since his death in 2021, WAHS now maintains the site to preserve Jon’s final writings and photos. We invite you to take some time to browse and enjoy a look at Jon’s illustrious life! New content will not be added to the site.
If you’d like to comment on Jon’s site, contact us by email.
Follow this link to read Jon’s obituary.
Airline Postcard Database
Check out the latest addition to the WAHS-associated websites: AirlinePostcardDatabase.com – one of the world’s largest databases of airline and aircraft postcards with over 18,000 images available for viewing. Use this resource to see what postcards are missing from your collection!
The World Airline Historical Society, Inc. is incorporated under the Florida Not for Profit Corporation Act and has been declared a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
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