Captain Michael Gitt Papers
Creators:
Gitt, Michael.
Dates:
1931-2002
bulk 1938-1970
bulk 1938-1970
Size:
5.71 Cubic feet (11 document boxes, 1 oversize box)
Collection ID:
NASM.2003.0033
Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Captain Michael Gitt was a pilot for several airlines from 1940 until 1968, most notably Colonial Airlines and Eastern Airlines. This collection consists of materials from Captain Michael Gitt's aviation career, particularly his thirty years as a commercial airline pilot for Colonial Airlines and Eastern Airlines. Of special note are the documents from his 1969 age discrimnation lawsuit regarding the "Age 60" mandatory retirement rule for pilots.
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