*When wings first graced Seattle's skies*
Step back to 1928, when Kurtzer Flying Service helped pioneer civil aviation in the Pacific Northwest, offering everything from flight instruction to aerial photography from their base in Seattle. In the early days of commercial flight, Kurtzer helped transform aviation from a daredevil pursuit into a practical business service.
This premium cotton t-shirt celebrates one of Seattle's earliest aviation enterprises, when barnstormers were becoming businessmen and the dream of flight was becoming an everyday reality. The distressed, vintage-style design captures the spirit of aviation's golden age, when small flying services laid the foundation for modern air commerce.
*About the Shirt:*
- Premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz)
- 100% preshrunk cotton for lasting fit
- Classic unisex cut that works for everyone
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Available in sizes S-5XL
- Multiple color options to choose from
- Front print only; clean back design
- Printed using cutting-edge direct-to-garment technology
*The Legend Behind the Design:*
Kurtzer Flying Service operated during aviation's transition from spectacle to necessity. Their fleet of small aircraft provided crucial services to the growing Pacific Northwest, from pilot training to aerial surveys and photography. Operating in an era when airports were often just cleared fields and navigation relied on visual landmarks, Kurtzer helped establish the infrastructure and expertise that would make commercial aviation possible in the region.
Perfect for:
- Aviation history buffs
- Seattle historians
- Vintage aircraft enthusiasts
- Pacific Northwest collectors
- Early flight devotees
*Care Instructions:*
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Turn inside out before washing to protect the print.