#jetage

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JetAge

English Electric Lightening

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Another view of this pen!

Inspired by the jet age, Parker introduced the 61 Jet Flighter model in 1959 with its cap and barrel made of "Lustraloy" brushed stainless steel, chrome plated trim, and fitted with a 14 karat gold hooded nib unit. It was packaged in a special box with graphics of the Jet Flighter name with a Douglas DC-8 silhouette. The 61 Jet Flighter is more angular, more tapered, and narrower than its 51 Flighter predecessor. Both the cap top and barrel end of the 61 Jet Flighter are fitted with gray plastic "jewels." The DC-8 was part of the new wave of American made jetliners and the association would tie the pen to high tech. Parker formally announced the new pen to retailers in the September 1959 Parkergrams U.S.A.

Read the story about this interesting jet age pen here:

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Inspired by the jet age, Parker introduced the 61 Jet Flighter model in 1959 with its cap and barrel made of "Lustraloy" brushed stainless steel, chrome plated trim, and fitted with a 14 karat gold hooded nib unit. It was packaged in a special box with graphics of the Jet Flighter name with a Douglas DC-8 silhouette. The 61 Jet Flighter is more angular, more tapered, and narrower than its 51 Flighter predecessor. Both the cap top and barrel end of the 61 Jet Flighter are fitted with gray plastic "jewels." The DC-8 was part of the new wave of American made jetliners and the association would tie the pen to high tech. Parker formally announced the new pen to retailers in the September 1959 Parkergrams U.S.A.

Read the story about this interesting jet age pen here:

https://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Parker/Parker61JetFlighter.htm

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The Jet Age officially began on this day in 1952, when the first jet-powered aircraft took off (the de Havilland Comet). That happened in London, sure, but the effect was obviously felt globally (we're still living the jetset life today!), which makes a handshake between cultures seem appropriate today. Perhaps with the addition of a Union Jack on your flagpole? :) I recommend this super-durable 3' x 5' nylon model with UV-resistant coating and quad stitching! Grab yours for only $30 right here: https://www.polepalsolarlightingsystem.com/catalog/p-100158/united-kingdom-great-britain-3x5-flag#.ZFFiI87MKM8