Wright Air Lines Embroidered Dad Cap Hat
One size / Black
$29.99
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From its 1966 launch between Cleveland and Detroit, Wright Air Lines grew through route additions and company combinations while navigating the changing rules for regional air service. The airline briefly served Columbus and later sought approval to operate larger aircraft. This embroidered dad cap hat celebrates that distinctive chapter of aviation history, offering collectors and airline enthusiasts a wearable reminder of the small carriers that connected regional communities.
Wright Air Lines was incorporated on May 18, 1966, by Gerald Weller and began service from Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport to Detroit City Airport on June 27. The route had been served by TAG Airlines, and Wright merged with Commuter Airlines before its first flight. It added Pittsburgh service and later combined with Air Commuter, extending its network to Ohio and Pennsylvania cities. Don Schneller took control in 1969. After TAG’s financial collapse, Wright pursued authority to operate larger aircraft and received Civil Aeronautics Board certification for the Cleveland–Detroit route in early 1972. The airline also briefly served Don Scott Airport near Columbus in 1975, then moved that service to Port Columbus. In 1983, Wright merged with West Virginia-based Aeromech Airlines. The merger was followed by financial losses, Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1984, and a 1985 court finding of fraud that shifted the case to liquidation. Wright continued operating briefly after the case returned to Chapter 11, but its scheduled service ultimately ended. Its history links small-aircraft commuting, federal route regulation, Cleveland aviation, and the difficult transition to larger regional aircraft.
From its 1966 launch between Cleveland and Detroit, Wright Air Lines grew through route additions and company combinations while navigating the changing rules for regional air service. The airline briefly served Columbus and later sought approval to operate larger aircraft. This embroidered dad cap hat celebrates that distinctive chapter of aviation history, offering collectors and airline enthusiasts a wearable reminder of the small carriers that connected regional communities.
Wright Air Lines was incorporated on May 18, 1966, by Gerald Weller and began service from Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport to Detroit City Airport on June 27. The route had been served by TAG Airlines, and Wright merged with Commuter Airlines before its first flight. It added Pittsburgh service and later combined with Air Commuter, extending its network to Ohio and Pennsylvania cities. Don Schneller took control in 1969. After TAG’s financial collapse, Wright pursued authority to operate larger aircraft and received Civil Aeronautics Board certification for the Cleveland–Detroit route in early 1972. The airline also briefly served Don Scott Airport near Columbus in 1975, then moved that service to Port Columbus. In 1983, Wright merged with West Virginia-based Aeromech Airlines. The merger was followed by financial losses, Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1984, and a 1985 court finding of fraud that shifted the case to liquidation. Wright continued operating briefly after the case returned to Chapter 11, but its scheduled service ultimately ended. Its history links small-aircraft commuting, federal route regulation, Cleveland aviation, and the difficult transition to larger regional aircraft.
Product features
- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit
- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill
- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit
- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 6245CM, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.