The China Clipper - 86th Anniversary of First Flight

2151 Ferry Point,Alameda CA 94501

21 November, 2021

Description

A brief history presentation of the first flight of the Martin M-139 flying boat, followed by a screening of the 1936 movie, China Clipper. The China Clipper - 86th Anniversary of First Flight You are invited to join a select group of “passengers” to board Pan Am's China Clipper on its first flight across the Pacific in 1935. 2:00 p.m. Preboarding - enjoy small bites and a hosted beer and wine bar hour while listening to a brief history presentation about the first flight of the Martin M-139 flying boat. Mingle with fellow passengers before boarding. 2 drinks are included with your admission (wine, beer, sparkling wine, or sparkling water). Tipping the bartender is encouraged! 3:00 p.m. Grab some popcorn, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for departure while you watch the Hollywood production of China Clipper (1936), starring Pat O’Brien, Beverly Roberts, Humphrey Bogart, Ross Alexander and supporting cast. At the conclusion of the "flight," until 6 p.m., enjoy a little movie history about the actors, or tour the museum. This is event is brought to you by the Alameda Naval Air Museum and the Art Deco Society of California. Plenty of free parking available. Seating is limited. If available, all tickets sold at the door will be $30. Dressing vintage style is admired but not required! At present, Alameda County requires that masks be worn for indoor events, regardless of vaccination status. Please plan to bring your proof of vaccination. The Art Deco Society of California (ADSC) was founded in 1981 by architectural historian Michael Crowe and other preservationists in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a not-for-profit [501(c)3] membership organization. Our goals are to increase public awareness of the Art Deco era through preservation and promotion of its art, architecture, music, design, and other forms of popular culture.