Computer History Museum

Fairchild Hong Kong plant and the "Flying F" logo

The "Flying F" on the front of the Hong Kong building on Hoi Bun Road was the brainstorm of expatriate plant engineering manager Jay Trepanier. Jay noticed that many Hong Kong buildings had neon signs on them and decided that Fairchild needed one also. As we were adjacent to and parallel with the Kaitak Airport runway, the logo would be seen by everyone who flew in or out. It proved to be great PR! Donated by Ed Pausa.

Fairchild Hong Kong plant and the "Flying F" logo - Image 1

Item Details

Date
ca. 1969 (Made)
Type
Still Image
Catalogue number
102762582
Other identifying number
doc-46cb90705f9b5 (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
Category
Digital Image
Credit line
Gift of Computer History Museum
Extent
1 digital image
Language
English
Acquisition number
X7847.2017
Archive collection
Information Technology Corporate Histories Collection
Archive hierarchy
Information Technology Corporate Histories Collection