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McDonnell Douglas MD-80 #2KCF
A McDonnell Douglas issued card featuring their MD-80.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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McDonnell Douglas MD-80 #1KCF
A very unusual data card in Chinese, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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MD-80F KCF
An excellent McDonnell Douglas issue promoting freighter conversions of the MD-80. A number of aircraft have been converted, with the first going to Everts Air Cargo. Aeronaves TSM and USA jet are now also operating MD-80SFs.
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A L M MD-80 #3
This is a nice oversized ALM issue from around 1985. ALM received their first 2 MD-80s on Oct. 4, 1982. Five additional aircraft were leased for various durations until retirement of the final aircraft in 2004.
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A L M MD-80 #5
Shown on this and the previous ALM issue is PJ SEF, which served ALM for 22 years.
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A L M MD-80 #1
A Special announcement card, issued upon the arrival of the first Super 80.
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A L M MD-80 #2
A more common ALM issue showing PJ SEF with standard postcard back.
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A L M MD-80 #4
A final ALM issue which shows destinations.
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A O M MD-80 #1
A O M operated as many as 15 MD-80s, with the first arriving upon the merger with Minerve in 1992. Shown on this Mary Jayne's issue is F GGMA, the first MD-80 in standard AOM colors. The AOM MD-80s joined Air Lib in the 2001 merger with Air Liberte.
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A O M MD-80 #5KCF
A O M held a contest to "Draw a Plane". The winning entry, created by 10 year old Alysee Jacotey, is shown on this A O M issue.
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A O M MD-80 #3
MD-80 F GGMB was painted in the prize winning livery as shown on this A O M oversized issue.
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A O M MD-80 #4 KCF
The repainted F GGMB was also used on this rare AOM Christmas issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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A T I MD-80
This splendid ATI issue shows I DAWJ, the first of 40 MD-82s delivered to the Italian regional operator. Delivered in 1985, it was transferred along with the others to Alitalia with the merger in 1994.
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Aero Lloyd MD-80 #1
The outstanding German Charter airline Aero Lloyd operated 22 MD-80s. The first, D-ALLD, shown on this Aero Lloyd issue, was delivered new in 1986.
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Aero Lloyd MD-80 #2
The MD-83s operated from 1986-2002
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Aero Lloyd MD-80 #5KCF
Another excellent Aero Lloyd issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Aero Lloyd MD-80 #4 KCF
A somewhat similar image was used on this Helmut Kreuzer issue, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Aero Lloyd MD-80 #3
One final postcard view of the 83 model. Aero Lloyd seated 172 passengers on the 83.
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Aero Lloyd MD-87 #1
Aero Lloyd also took delivery of four MD-87 models in 1988 and 89.
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Aero Lloyd MD-87 #2
D ALLG, shown on this Aero Lloyd issue, was their first 87 model, delivered in March 1988
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Aero Lloyd MD-87 #3TH
The MD-87s were retired from Aero Lloyd by 1997. This final view is another Aero LLoyd issue shared by Terry Hale.
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AeroMexico MD-80 #1
AeroMexico took delivery of their first MD-82 in December of 1981, and operated the aircraft until 2009.
Shown on this very nice AeroMexico issue is N1003Y, the 2nd 82 delivered.
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AeroMexico MD-80 #2
Another AeroMexico issue showing N1003Y. It became XA SFK, operating until WFU in October 2006.
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Air Aruba MD-80
Air Aruba operated several MD-80s from various leasing sources during the years 1992-2000. This Air Aruba issue is the only postcard view I've seen of their MD-80.
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Air Bee Italie MD-80 #1KCF
A beautiful view of I DAVA, operating for Air BEE in 2007. The airliner was one of the original ATI MD-80s, that served Alitalia, Eurofly, and Itali Airlines before its brief service with Air Bee.
Card is an Ifolor issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Air Kosova MD-80 #1KCF
This rare postcard view shows an Air Kosova MD-80 in flight. The short lived airliner was actually operated by Aurora Air of Slovenia, during the last months of 2008, but stored in early 2009.
The aircraft was originally delivered to Pacific Southwest in April of 1992.
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Air Liberte MD-80 #2
This is an Air Liberte issue of their 169 passenger MD-83. Air Liberte eventually operated 24 MD-80s before it was merged into AOM.
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Air Liberte MD-80 #1
This beautiful MD-83 was delivered to Air Liberte in July of 1988. F GFZB operated for 13 years before transfer to Transjet of Sweden. The airline had become the largest independent French airline until the merger with AOM.
The card is a J Soares issue.
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AirCal MD-80 #1
Air Cal was quick to follow PSA's lead by acquiring 7 MD-80s in 1981 and early 1982. This was the first AirCal issued MD-80 card.
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AirCal MD-80 #2
This later, outstanding AirCal issue features N478AC, their 4th MD-80, delivered in October of 1981. In 1986 it went to Frontier, and shortly thereafter, joined Continental. It was WFU in September 2001.
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Airtours MD-80 #1
The British Charter airline Airtours received 7 New MD-83s in 1990 and 1991, operating them through 1996. Card is an Airtours issue released in both standard and oversized.
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Airtours MD-80 #2KCF
This rare Airtours Christmas issue shows G GMJM in flight over the Alps. In 1996 it went to Edelweis, and later Air Italy.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Alaska MD-80 #1
An excellent Alaska issue showing N942AS, the first of 48 MD-80s operated by the Airline.
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Alaska MD-80 #5
Alaska MD-80s operated from 1980 to August 25, 2008. This nice view, with Mt. Rainier in the background, is an Alaska issue, although the image has been used on some greeting cards and publisher cards.
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Alaska MD-80 #9KCF
A similar, but not identical, image was used on this Alaska collector card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Alaska MD-80 #7
This excellent, but unidentified card shows N931AS, delivered in 1985. It left the fleet in 2007, and last operated for Aeropostale of Venezuela.
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Alaska MD-80 #8KCF
An Alaska issued collector card showing the first Alaska MD-83 prior to delivery.
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Alaska MD-80 #4
An oversized Alaska issue celebrating the delivery of 1000 MD-80s. The aircraft, I believe, is N 960AS, delivered in March of 1992
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Alaska MD-83 Farewell KCF
This oversized card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu commemorates the service of Alaska's MD-80 fleet.
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Alitalia MD-80 #1
Alitalia operated a fleet of 90 MD-80s. This outstanding Alitalia issue shows I DAWE in flight, still showing its delivery registration. It was the 2nd MD-80 received, on Dec. 16, 1983. It operated for over 25 years before WFU in 2009.
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Allegiant MD-80 #1
This rather unusual modern airport issue features an Allegiant MD-80 at Mesa Arizona. Allegiant has successfully employed alternate airport sites to more economically serve cities such as Orlando, Tampa, and Phoenix
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Allegiant MD-80 #2
Allegiant was a major operator of the MD-80, operating as many as 60 during the early 2000s. This very nice OKC issue shows N868GA in flight. Originally delivered to Scandinavian in 1991, it joined Allegiant in 2005. WFU in May, 2018.
Surely among the most beautiful MD-80s.
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American MD-80 #9KCF
And then there was American whose major orders solidified and insured the success of the Super 80 program. This farewell issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, as well as the 2 succeeding cards honored the enormous service provided by the Super 80.
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American MD-80 #8
A second farewell card, strangely in black and white
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American MD-80 #6
A final departing view of the American MD-80
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American MD-80 #7W
A stunning oversized card, issued by McDonnell-Douglas, featuring N203AA. This splendid airliner was delivered new to American on May 12, 1993. serving until July 2007 when it was sold for parts.
The bottom of the card has been cropped in this image.
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American MD-80 #1
This very nice American MD-80 is from an American Cargo series of cards.
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American MD-80 #4
A later American issue of their MD-82 in flight. American operated an astounding 383 MD-80s during their years of service. Each was originally designed to accommodate 142 passengers.
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American MD-80 #10KCF
A rather hard to find Japanese issue of the MD-80 in flight, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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American MD-80s KCF
An unusual American issue, advertising 14 flights per day, presumably MD-80s, out of Austin, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Austral MD-80
This beautiful DC-9-81 was delivered new to Austral of Argentina in January 1981. It served the airline for nearly 20 years, and is now preserved in the Argentina Aeronautics Museum. LV WFN, shown on this Manche card was one of 29 MD-80s that served Austral
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Austrian MD-80 #1
Austrian not only was a launch customer for the Super 80, but a prolific issuer of Super 80 postcards.
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Austrian MD-80 #2
Austrian's first Super 80 arrived on October 3, 1980. This excellent Austrian issue shows the first production Super 80, wearing its delivery registration. It became OE LDP, operating for Austrian for 18 years. It ultimately finished its career with Spirit.
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Austrian MD-80 #5
Another excellent Austrian issue of their 81 model, wearing its delivery registration, N1002W.
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Austrian MD-80 #6
A similar view with the logo on the face of the card.
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Austrian MD-80 #8
A Vintage Zink Verlag issue of the 1st Super 80 over Vienna.
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Austrian MD-80 #10 KCF
An interesting Maxi ART produced card celebrating 25 years of Austrian service. A brief history of Austrian is on the back.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Austrian MD-80 #4
This later Austrian issue shows OE-LMA, delivered to Austrian in 1985. It served with Austrian for 19 years before sale to Fly Nordic.
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Austrian MD-80 #11 KCF
The previous image, shown slightly enlarged on a Richard Prietsch issue, shared by Kuo Ching Fu
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Austrian MD-80 #7
The final Austrian issue, showing OE LMD, the first 83 model delivered to Austrian in March of 1991. It operated until December of 2004.
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Aviaco MD-80
AVIACO began taking delivery of their 15 new MD-88s in May of 1990. The aircraft continued to operate with Iberia after their merger in 1999, but were mostly WFU by 2008.
The card is an Editions PI issue, showing EC FLK, delivered in March of 1992.
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Avianca MD-80
AVIANCA began receiving new MD-83s in 1981, and ultimately operated 18. This Civil Aircraft Postcards issue shows EI-CBY, delivered in July of 1991. It operated with Avianca for 20 years and is now with Dana Air of Nigeria.
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Avianca MD-80 #1KCF
An excellent postcard view of Avianca's MD-80 in more modern colors. N160BS was originally an AOM aircraft, delivered in 1994. It came to Avianca in July of 2005 and operated only 4 years before sale to Air Mali. Currently operating for Caspian Airlines of Iran.
Card is an N CEWE issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Avianca MD-80 #2KCF
Despite the spelling error, this Avianca historical issue makes a nice card.
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Balair MD-80 #1
Just an outstanding over length Balair issue of their first new MD-81, delivered in February 1985. HB-INR operated for Balair and it's successors for nearly 18 years before leasing to Air Nordic,, where it is still active.
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Balair MD-80 #2TH
Another nice Balair issue shared by Terry Hale shows one of Balair's MD-80s in newer colors.
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Bluebird MD-80 #1KCF
A great looking airliner on an OKC issue, this is Bluebird Airways' YR HBD, an 83 model taking off at Heraklion. It operated only in 2014, and is now flying for Bravo Airways of the Ukraine.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Blue Line MD-80 #1KCF
The French charter airline Blue Line Airways operated from 2002 - 2010, based at Chas. DeGaulle in Paris. Six MD-80s were operated, including this one, F-GMLI, delivered new to Aero Lloyd in 1990.
It came to Blue Line in 2004, and operated until the shutdown of the airline in October 2010. Now flying with Insel Air.
Card is an N CEWE issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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British Island MD-80
One of the few British Airlines to opt for the MD-80, British Island ordered 4 to handle expanded charter demand. They were delivered in 1988 and 1989. Sadly, the Gulf war and ensuing recession hit tourism hard and British Island shut down at the end of 1990. Ultimately, the British Island aircraft finished their service many years later with Allegiant.
The card is the final British Island issue.
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B W I A MD-80
Following their successful operations with the DC-9-50, BWIA ordered 7 MD-80s in 1986. The 80s were in service through 2004. The card is a very nice BWIA issue
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Bulgarian Air Charter MD-80 #1KCF
Bulgarian Air Charter, launched in December 2000 with a fleet of TU-154s has operated 27 MD-80s from various sources. Currently, 12 are in operation, mostly acquired from Alitalia.
Card is an unidentified issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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C A A C MD-80 #1
CAAC ordered 10 MD-80s with deliveries starting in 1983. Shown on this Aviation World issue is N1004S, which upon delivery became B2101. In May of 1988 it was transferred to China Eastern.
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C A A C MD-80 #2
This Uncommon CAAC issue also shows B-2101 in flight still wearing its delivery registration. In 2000, it went to Spirit where it was designated "Spirit of Freedom", and was WFU in 2004
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C T A MD-87 #1
CTA of Switzerland operated only 4 MD-87s, but was generous with their postcards.
Shown on this card is one of their 87s on the ramp.
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C T A MD-87 #3
This outstanding in flight CTA issue, shows HB IUB, the 2nd 87 delivered to CTA in May of 1088.
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C T A MD-87 #2
The CTA 87 fleet operated from1988-1995, and then were resold. This CTA issue provides an excellent view of the airliner inflight.
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C T A MD-87 #4
Another nice view of HB IUB in flight over the Alps. This aircraft was sold to Scandinavian in November of 1995, and went to AeroMexico in 2002. WFU in June 2009
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C T A MD-87 #5
One final CTA issue of the aircraft over the Alps. Two of the 87s went to Reno, the other two to Scandinavian
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China Eastern MD-80
A very nice China Eastern issue showing B 2107 in flight. It was one of 15 MD-80s operated by the airline and operated for 11 years before sale to Spanair
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Continental MD-80 #1KCF
Continental began receiving its fleet of 21 new MD-82s in the fall of 1986. Shown on this Aviation Treasures issue is N10834, delivered in May of 1987. Ultimately, through mergers and aquisitions, the airline would operate a total of 70. As Continental later began a fleet rationalization program, the MD80s were eliminated in favor of an all Boeing fleet. This beauty operated only 14 years before WFU in November of 2001.
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Continental MD-80 #2KCF
An outstanding postcard view of Continental's N72830 in the newer livery. It too, was delivered in April of 1987, and also was WFU in 2001. It later flew for Aero Asia and is currently flying for Kish Air in Iran.
Card is an Ifolor Issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Crossair MD-80 #1
Formed in 1978 as a small commuter airline, Crossair grew to a significant regional airline operating MD-80s by 2002. As Swissair collapsed, Crossair took over its assets and formed the new Swiss International Airlines.
This outstanding Crossair issue shows HB INV, originally delivered to Swissair in 1987, and acquired by Crossair in 1995.
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Crossair MD-80 #2
In 1997 Crossair converted HB IUH into a flying McDonald's Billboard. This excellent overlength card is a Crossair issue.
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Crossair MD-80 #3
This Crossair issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, also shows the "McPlane" in flight. It later served with the new Swiss Airlines, and is currently with Kish Air of Iran
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Danish Air Transport MD-87 #1KCF
Danish Air Transport acquired this MD-87 from Nordic Airways in September of 2008.
OY JRU operated 7 years before WFU at Billind in November 2015. Card is an Ifolor issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Danish Air Transport MD-87 #2KCF
This unidentified card, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, uses a DAT image of their MD-87 in flight.
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Delta MD-80 #1KCF
Delta Airlines has operated a total of 120 MD 80s, of which 50 are still in service. N948DL, shown on this Delta issued collector card, was delivered on December 29, 1989 and served for over 29 years before retirement in January of 2019.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Delta MD-80 #2KCF
An very nice postcard view of N913DE, delivered in December of 1992. After 27 years of service, it too, was retired in July of 2019.
Card is a Railroad Press issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Delta MD-80 #3KCF
This extraordinary Monroe Airport Issue comemmorates the newly expanded airport in 1992 and its place in the founding of this great Airline. N954DL is shown on the card which is presented with full Delta logos on the back.
Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Delta MD-80 #4KCF
One final postcard view of Delta's MD-88 in its final livery. Card is a JJ issue showing N912DE at Boston
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Edelweiss MD-80 #1
This early Edelweiss issue features HB IKN, originally an Airtours aircraft delivered in 1991. It came to the newly formed Edelweiss in 1996, operating for only 3 years before transfer to Air Italy.
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Edelweiss MD-80 #2
An Edelweiss fold over greeting card showing HB IKP, which was originally built for Oasis International. It was sold to Edelweiss in February of 1997
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Edelweiss MD-80 #3
One more excellent Edelweiss issue of their MD-83 HB IKP. The Swiss charter line launched with these MD-80s has now been flying for 24 years. This aircraft, however went to Spanair in 1999
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Far Eastern MD-80 #1
One of my favorite cards has been this Far Eastern Air Transport MD-82 Greeting card. Shown on the card is FAT's B-28001, delivered in August, 1991. In 1998 it was sold to Air Italy, where it operated until 2015.
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Far Eastern MD-80 #2
This Shongshan (Taipei) Airport issue shows a more modern livery on B-28017, an MD-82 delivered new to US Air in 1993. It went to Far Eastern in May of 1995.
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Far Eastern MD-80 #3
This priceless Far Eastern issue featuring the twin Heart Stone livery, shows B 28035 in flight. This MD-82 was originally delivered to U-Land Airlines in 1996. It was acquired by Far Eastern in October, 2003, and operated until the sad day of Dec 12, 2019, when this great airline ceased operations.
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Far Eastern MD-80 #4
A second Far Eastern Air Transport issue of the Twin Heart Stone aircraft.
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Far Eastern MD-80 #5 PKC.png
An outstanding Far Eastern Issue, shared by PK Chai, showing B-28011, an 83 model delivered to Far Eastern in 1993. It was WFU in November 2019.
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Far Eastern MD-80 #6PKC.png
One Final view of a Far Eastern MD-80, also shared by PK Chai.
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Finnair MD-80 #5KCF
An uncommon Finnair issue, showing their first MD-82, OH LMN, delivered in March of 1983. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Finnair MD-80 #1
A beautiful in flight Finnair Issue showing OH LMN, one of 26 MD-80s operated by the Airline.
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Finnair MD-80 #2
Another nice in flight view of OH LMN on an Aeroprint issue. The aircraft served Finnair for 17 years before delivery to AeroMexico in 2000.
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Finnair MD-80 #3
Finnair issued a set of 4 cards in this format, which included the MD-80.
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Finnair MD-80 #4
Another nice Finnair issue showing OH LMH wearing the later Finnair colors. This aircraft was delivered in April of 1992, operating until sale to Aerorepublica in 2005. It finished its career with Allegiant from 2009-2017.
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Finnair MD-87 #3
A nice pre delivery issue of Finnair's MD-87. The airline only acquired three, in late 1987 and 88.
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Finnair MD-87 #2
A nice Finnair issue of OH LMC, the last 87 delivered. It served for 12 years and went to AeroMexico in December, 2000. Retired in 2009.
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Finnair MD-87 #1
This Buchair issue shows the first MD-87, delivered in November 1987. After 13 years with Finnair the airliner went to Spanair, Nordic and Danish Air Transport. WFU December 2015
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Free Airways MD-80
Free Airways operated briefly in 2001 and 2002 with these two MD-83s leased from Eurofly. Both went to Aerorepublica of Colombia after their service with Free.
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FreeBird MD-80 #1
The Turkish Charter airline Free Bird Airways Operated 4 MD-80s from 2001 to 2005. all 4 were originally Reno Air aircraft delivered in 1994. Card is the only Free Bird card I've seen
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Frontier MD-80 #1
Frontier joined the MD-80 club in April of 1982. This splendid Frontier issue shows N9803F, the 3rd MD-80 delivered to the airline.
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Frontier MD-80 #2
Ultimately Frontier flew 19 MD-80s before being absorbed by Continental in 1986. This IAWP issue also shows 9803F in flight.
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Frontier MD-80 #3
One final image of Frontier's 9803F Is seen on tis logoed Aviation World card. All of the Frontier MD-80s were retired by Continental in 2001.
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German Wings MD-80
German Wings acquired 4 new MD-83s in 1989 to undertake New German domestic scheduled services. Unfortunately, the endeavor led to bankruptcy in 1990. This aircraft was leased from Pegasus Aviation, and subsequently went to ZAS, Allegro, AeroMexico, and others before being retired in 2017.
Card is a German Wings issue.
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Hawaiian MD-80 #1KCF
Hawaiian Airlines, a reliable Douglas customer took delivery of 6 new MD-80s in 1981. In operation it became evident that the much heavier MD-80 operating on the very short stage lengths was not particularly efficient nor easy to fill.
The new MD-80s were in demand so they were sold in favor of continued DC-9-50 services.
Card is an unidentified issue provided by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Iberia MD-87 #1
Iberia ordered 24 MD-87s for delivery from 1990 to 1992. Shown on this Iberia issue, still wearing its delivery registration, is EC EUE (later EC GRK), the 2nd 87 received by Iberia on April 6, 1990. It served Iberia for 15 years and then went to Spanair.
Iberia named the 87s for Spanish cities, and this one was Ciudad de Sevilla.
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Iberia MD-87 #3
Iberia promoted the 87 more than most airlines. This German Iberia issue refers to Iberia's new inter European Fleet
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Iberia MD-87 #2
This Flite Line issue shows EC EUC at Frankfurt in 1991. The aircraft served Iberia until 2005.
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Inex Adria MD-80
Inex Adria, for years a reliable Douglas customer,, ordered 5 MD 80s for delivery in 1981 and 82. They served with successor company Adria through the early 1990s when difficulties due to the independence of Slovenia reduced their marketplace. As A-320s had come into the fleet, the MD-80s were leased to various operators including TWA, Reno, and Spirit.
Card is an Inex Adria Issue.
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Insel Air MD-80 #1 KCF
Insel Air, formed in 2006, quickly grew into a regional airline serving Caribbean and South American destinations. PJ MDC, shown on this N CEWE issue was an Alitalia aircraft delivered in 1988. It went to Insel in 2009. Insel's services were disrupted by political conflicts, and their MD 80s as well as other aircraft, were grounded. This one was broken up in 2018.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System MD-80
Just a beautiful Japan Air System issue of their DC9-81, JA 8262, the 15th of 34 MD-80s operated by the airline. Delivered in June of 1988, it served with Japan Airlines after the merger until April of 2010, when it was sold to Allegiant for parts.
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Japan Air System MD-80 #3KCF
This great landing view of a JAS MD-80 is from the airline's postcard calendar from 1998.
Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Japan Air System MD-87 #1KCF
Of the 34 MD-80s operated by Japan Air System, 8 were 87 models. The first delivered was JA 8278, which operated from June of 1988 to July 2007.
Card is an excellent JAS issue, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Japan Air System MD-87 #2KCF
JAS received their last MD-87 in March of 1992. This JAS Issue shows an unidentified 87 on approach.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Jet Alsace MD-80 #1
Jet Alsace, Formed in 1988 took delivery of 2 new MD-83s in 1989 and 90, plus several other leased aircraft to operate charter services. The company struggled financially, and it was merged into AOM in 1992. The card is a Jet Alsace issue, which shows both F GGMD and F GGME.
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Jet Alsace MD-80 #2
This nice JPB issue shows F GGMD on the ramp. After its service with AOM, it finished its career with Spirit.
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Jet America MD-80 #2
An outstanding in flight view of presumably Jet America's first MD-82 over Long Beach in 1981. The airline grew to a fleet of 10 MD-80s before a merger with Alaska in 1987.
Card is an IAWP Historical issue.
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Jet America MD-80 #1
N779JA is shown on this Aviation World issue. It was the first MD-80 delivered to Jet America on Nov. 13, 1981.
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Kam Air MD-80 #1KCF
An absolutely beautiful MD-83, flying for Afghanistan's KAM Air. Shown is YA KMG,
Which was originally delivered to Aerpostal of Venezuela in 1987. It was acquired by TWA in 1996, and transferred to American with the merger.
It arrived at KAM Air in March of 2010, and operated until recently, but apparently has been retired.
Card is an N CEWE issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Korean MD-80 #1
Korean acquired a fleet of 16 new MD-80s in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This very nice Korean Air issue shows HL 7273, delivered in August of 1985.
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Korean MD-80 #2
Another very nice view of HL 7273 in flight. It flew for Korean until sale to Southeast Airlines in January 2002.
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Korean MD-80 #3
One final Korean Air issue of HL 7273. After serving Southeast for 3 years, it was retired and scrapped in 2007
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Kyrgyz Air MD-80 #1KCF
Kyrgyz Air flew this beautiful MD-80 in 2002 and 2003, but I haven't been able to identify it. The airline flew from Bishkek to Beijing, Delhi, Dubai, Istanbul and Moscow. The card is a Postcard.RU issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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M D MD-80
An absolutely splendid MD Air issue of one of their 5 MD-80s in flight. The Icelandic airline flew charters primarily to Mediterranean destinations in 2002 and 2003.
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Martinair MD-80 #1KCF
Martinair added two new MD 80s to their fleet in 1983.. The aircraft only flew for Martinair until 1987. The card is an Ifolor issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Meridiana MD-82 #1KCF
Meridiana, which grew out of Alisarda in Sardenia, operated a number of MD-80 airliners. This nice MD 80 view is on an overlength sticker/card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. The airline is now Air Italy.
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Meridiana MD-80 #2KCF
This is one of a Meridiana set of destination cards, featuring an MD-80 planted in the view.
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Midway MD-80
One of the first children of deregulation, Midway grew from DC-9-14s to MD-80s in 4 years. N10029 was one of the first, an ex Muse Air aircraft, delivered in September 1983. It later served with PSA and US Air.
Card is a Midway issue, produced by Aviation World.
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Midway MD-87
One of the best MD-87 cards is this oversized Midway issue from 1989. N801ML was the first delivered. Sadly, it only operated for Midway for 2 years before the collapse of the airline. It finished its career with AeroMexico after serving with ZAS & Great American.
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Midwest Express MD-80 #1
Midwest Express which began life essentially as a corporate fleet for Kimberly Clark, became an airline in 1983. It also grew quickly from a fleet of DC-9-14s to MD-80s.
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Midwest Express MD-80 #2
The first 4 MD-80s were delivered new in 1989. But most of the other 11 came from Japan Air System in the late 1990s. Shown on this Midwest Express issue is N805ME, received in September of 1999. It ultimately went to Allegiant in 2009.
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Midwest Express Ramp
Midwest Express was generous with postcards. This nice ramp view features N701 ME in the foreground. It was one of the 4 new MD 80s Midwest received in 1999.
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Minerve MD-80 #2
The French charter airline Minerve took delivery of 4 new MD-83s from 1987 to 1989 which replaced a fleet of Caravelle VI aircraft. They operated through 1992 with Minerve, and after the creation of AOM, continued serving for another 10 years.
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Minerve MD-80 #1
This airline issue, shows the first Minerve MD-80, EI-BTL, delivered in March of 1987. It became F GGMA during its service with Minerve, and is also shown on the AOM card above.
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Minerve MD-80 #3KCF
After continuing its service with AOM, it was acquired by the short lived Swedish charter line Transjet.
Card is a Minerve issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Muse Air MD-80 #1
Muse Air, launched in 1980 by former Southwest president LaMar Muse, employed a fleet of 8 new MD-80s to compete with Southwest. After 5 years of service Southwest purchased the airline, transforming it into the non competitive Transtar Airlines
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Muse Air MD-80 #2
A later Muse Air issue, showing the MD-80 in flight. After the short lived experiment as Transtar, most of the Muse Md-80s went to Continental.
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National (P J) MD-80
A rather uncommon airline issue from National Airlines, the new identity created by Private Jet Expeditions in 1994. National operated Private Jet's fleet of MD-80s to numerous cities primarily from its Atlanta hub until the bankruptcy later that year.
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New York Air MD-80
New York Air, created by Frank Lorenzo in 1980, served a number of destinations from New York, with a fleet of DC-9-30s. By 1983 the airline took delivery of their first new MD-80s, and was operating successfully. Shown on this Aviation World card is N801NY, the first of 21 operated by the airline. However, in February 1987, the airline was merged into Continental.
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Northwest MD-80
Northwest operated a small fleet of MD-80s, which were acquired with the acquisition of Republic in 1986. The only Northwest issues of the MD 80 were on collector sets which included signature blocks for crew members. The card shown, has had the block removed as well as a NWA/KLM logo at the top. It just made the card look better.
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Oasis (Spain) MD-80
Oasis operated a fleet of 17 MD-80s in the early 1990s. Shown on this Oasis issue is Their MD-80, EC FEB, delivered in February of 1991. This aircraft was acquired by Private Jet in 1993, operating until its collapse in late 1994. It then joined Aero Lloyd for 5 years, and spent 8 more with Spirit. Scrapped in 2015.
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Ozark MD-80 #2KCF
As one time local service airline Ozark continued to grow into a major airline, it's large DC-9 fleet was supplemented with 4 new MD-80s in 1984 and 85.
This is an unusual oversized Black and white Ozark issue of their new MD-80, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Ozark MD-80
Shown on this outstanding Ozark issue is N952U, their 3rd MD-80 delivered in November 1985. Only 1 year later, Ozark was acquired by TWA, where it continued to serve. In 2005 it became an American airliner, and was retired in 2009 with total time of 59,421 hrs, and 31,612 cycles.
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Pacific Southwest MD-80
Although not a launch customer, PSA's order for 28 new Super 80s really propelled the airliner's success, quickly resulting in Air Cal's purchase. Shown on this excellent PSA issue is N924PS, delivered November 14, 1980. It remained with US Air after their acquisition of PSA until WFU in 2002.
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Paramount MD-80
Aside from British Island, Paramount was the only British purchaser of the MD-80, acquiring 4 in 1987 and 88.
The airline, based in Bristol, primarily flew to Mediterranean destinations from the North of the UK. G PATA shown on this Paramount issue served until the collapse of Paramount, then passed through numerous operators before arriving at Everts Air Cargo in 2018.
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Private Jet MD-80
Private Jet was created in 1989, essentially as a travel club operating an ex TWA 727. In 1991 the airline received their first 2 MD-80s for use in scheduled operations. Ultimately 15 were used on a large network based in Atlanta. In 1993 the airline was rebranded as National Airlines, but folded shortly thereafter.
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Pronair MD-87 #1KCF
An excellent postcard view of one of Pronair's MD-87s. The Short lived Spanish Charter Airline acquired 2 ex Iberia MD-87s in 2007 and 2008, operating for a little less than 2 years.
Card is an N CEWE issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Republic MD-80 #1
Republic Airlines, created by the 1979 merger of Southern and North Central, was a major DC-9 operator. In 1991 and 1992, eight new MD 80s as shown on this Aviation World issue, we're added to the fleet.
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Republic MD-80 #2
An outstanding Republic Airlines issue of their first Super 80, N301RC, delivered in August of 1991. It continued with Northwest after the 1986 merger. And was WFU in September 1999.
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Reno MD-80
Reno Air was a very successful post deregulation start up, created in 1992, and growing to a fleet of 32 MD-80s, as well as 5 new MD-90s. The airline was acquired by American in 1999, the MD-80s were added to American's fleet, and the 5 MD-90s were sold to Lion Air of Indonesia.
The card is a Reno Air issue.
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S A S MD-80 #2
A very nice Scandinavian issue of N19B, the first MD-80 delivered to the airline in October, 1985. It became OY KGT, the Hage Viking, which other than a two year lease to Reno, operated for Scandinavian until 2013.
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S A S MD-80 #1
Scandinavian became a large MD-80 operator, ultimately acquiring 82. This excellent Aeroprint issue also shows the Hake Viking in flight.
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S A S MD-80 #4KCF
An excellent postcard view of LN ROM, delivered in 1991, and operating until sold to Allegiant in July of 2010. It was retired in December of 2018.
Card is from an unidentified publisher, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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S A S MD-80 #5KCF
A beautiful card of a newer Scandinavian MD-80, LN RMD. Delivered in September of 1987, it was leased out after 2004, but it, too, was sold to Allegiant in 2010. WFU in August of 2017.
Card is a Capella Cards issue, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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S A S MD-87 #1
Twenty-one of Scandinavian's MD-80s were 87 models as shown on this vintage Edition Cromatica issue. Most operated for Scandinavian until the late 2000s.
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S A S MD-87 #3KCF
This uncommon card, issued by the Norwegian Post office shows Scandinavian's SE DIC in flight. This beauty, delivered in 1988 served Scandinavian for 22 years, and was sold to Allegiant for parts.
The card, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, celebrates 350 years of Norwegian Postal service. A smaller image of a Braathens aircraft and postal markings have been removed from the face of the card
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S A S MD-87 #2
Shown on this nice Avimage issue is OY KHI, the Torkel Viking, delivered in March of 1989. After 2007, the aircraft was leased to Spanair until 2010. This 87 like several of the others was sold to Allegiant for parts.
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Scanair MD-80
A nice Scanair issue of their MD-83, LN RMB. It was delivered new to Scandinavian in February 1988, and was employed by Scanair from 1991-1993. It was returned to Scandinavian in 1994, serving until purchased by Allegiant in 2003. WFU in August of 2018.
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SkyWings MD-80 #1KCF
Sky Wings was originally a Greek Charter airline, based at Athens and operating MD-83s. Later, scheduled flights were operated to several Ukrainian destinations. A total of 6 MD 80s were operated during their 6 years of operation. The last in service was SX BTG, WFU in July 2011.
Card is an N CEWE issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Spanair MD-80 #2
Spanair was set up as a joint venture with SAS and Spanish tour operator Viajes Marsans in 1988. The airline evolved into a scheduled regional airline operating 69 MD-80s. Ultimately financial issues and a catastrophic crash led to the failure of the airline in 2012.
Shown is a Spanair issued MD-80 card.
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Spanair MD-80 #1
This Spanair Issue shows EC-EIG, delivered to Spanair in April 1988, It later operated in Star Alliance colors, and served until WFU in 2012.
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Spanair MD-80 #3KCF
An outstanding Air Hobby issue showing EC GBA in flight. This airliner was delivered new to Canarias in 1988, and after several other leases, came to Spanair in 1995. It operated for 11 years, and then went to Air One of Italy, where it was WFu in 2008.
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Spirit MD-80 #1
An outstanding postcard view of Spirit's MD-82, N801NK. This early MD-80 was delivered new to Inex Adria in 1981. It served with Adria until February 1996, when it was acquired by Valujet. Spirit obtained it in 1998, operating it through 2004. The airline operated 37 MD-80s
Card is a JJ Postcards issue.
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Swissair MD-80 #3
It's possible that without Swissair's modest launch order for 15 plus 5 options, the Super 80 may not have moved forward. Early orders were rather slow to materialize. But, HB INC, shown on this Swissair issue was delivered on September 12, 1980.
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Swissair MD-80 #2
HB INC also appeared on this excellent card celebrating 50 years of Swissair service. This and 2 other 1981 issues appeared in 4 languages.
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Swissair MD-80 #2A
An Italian version
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Swissair MD-80 #2C KCF
A German version
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Swissair MD-80 #1
Photoglob issued many Swissair airliner cards. This nice view also features HB INC in flight over the Alps.
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Swissair MD-80 #5KCF
Another Nice in flight postcard view of HB INC, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. The airliner flew for Swissair for 16 years before sale to Scandinavian. There it served for 4 years and then was delivered to Aerorepublica in 2002. Now WFU
Card is a Jaeger issue.
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Swissair MD-80 #6KCF
One final view of HB INC shown on this Photoglob issue, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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TDA MD-80 #1KCF
Toa Domestic of Japan had a substantial fleet of DC-9s, and added 12 new Super 80s with deliveries starting in January of 1981.
Most of their MD-80 fleet was sold to Midwest Express in 1989.
Card is an uncommon and unidentified issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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TWA MD-80 #2
TWA, an early DC-9 operator, added 104 mD-80s to their fleet. Shown on this Aviation World card is N902 TW, their first MD-80, delivered in April of 1983.
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TWA MD-80 #3
N 902 TW was also featured on this Aviation Views Issue. The airliner served TWA and later, American for its entire career. It was WFU with 60,266 hours and 31,804 Cycles.
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TWA MD-80 #6
A large oversized blank back card from TWA showing N973TW, one of the newer MD-80s, delivered in September of 1999. It operated for TWA and American until November of 2015, when exported to the Ukraine for Bukovyna Aviation. Last operated for Caspian Airlines.
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TWA MD-80 #5
This oversized TWA issue shows the "Wings of Pride" aircraft, which became N948TW. It operated in these colors until service with American. It was retired in 2014, with 72,015 hrs and 37,644 cycles.
Now fully restored to the Wings of Pride livery at the TWA History Museum in Kansas City.
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TWA MD-80 #4
N9414W, shown on this IAWP historical issue appears in TWA's beautiful final livery.
It was delivered new to TWA in October, 1995, served with American until 2012, and finished its service with United Airways of Bangladesh in 2016.
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Transwede MD-80 #1
An outstanding postcard view of a Transwede MD-80, at take off. Transwede operated a total 14 MD-80s. Card is a Papperix issue.
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Transwede MD-80 #2
This outstanding oversized Transwede issue features SE DLU in flight. Delivered in March of 1992, it operated for Transwede only until 1995. It later served with Eurofly, Luxor, Air Italy, and finally, Falcon Air Express.
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Transwede MD-80 #4
Another outstanding Transwede issue of SE DLU in flight.
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Transwede MD-80 #3
An absolutely beautiful Transwede issue of SE DHB, an MD-83 delivered in September 1986. After 1993 it was leased to a number of different airlines, but finished its career with Medallion Air of Romania in 2012.
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Transwede MD-80 #5w
One final Transwede issue from my desperately wanted list. This card also shows SE DHB in flight along with other images.
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Transwede MD-87 #1KCF
Transwede took delivery of 2 MD-87s in 1988 and 89. They served for several years before both went to Spanair in November of 1996.
Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Tur MD-80
A beautiful TUR issue, featuring TC TRU, received in May of 1991. TUR was formed to serve Turkish resorts from the German market. Later diversification didn't work out, and the airline shut down in 1994. TC TRU was one of only 2 MD-80s operated.
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Vanguard MD-80 #1
Vanguard Airlines, based in Kansas City was a significant post deregulation start up serving much of the country using 737-200 aircraft.
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Vanguard MD-80 #2
As the airline grew, 8 MD-80s were added in 2001. However, the events of 9/11 ended their growth, and the airline shut down in 2004.
These two MD-80 cards were issued in a format used by the airline for previous cards.
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Vanguard MD-80 #3
Shown on this Aviation Postcards issue is N130NJ, an 82 model that was originally delivered to New York Air. It was acquired from Continental in March of 2001, but was returned to leasing company Pegasus Aviation in October 2002.
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Wind Rose MD-80 Multiview KCF
This is a rather unusual multi view card showing Wind Rose MD-80s.
The Ukrainian airline, launched in 2003, operated 5 MD-80s between 2008 and 2014. Now replaced By Airbus aircraft.
Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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World Atlantic MD-80 #1KCF
An outstanding view of current MD-80 operator, World Atlantic's N802 WA. This airliner was originally an Alaska aircraft, delivered in July of 1990.
World Atlantic today operates 8 MD-80s in charter services.
Card is an unidentified issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Z A S MD-80
ZAS Airlines, launched in 1981 was a successful Egyptian independent airline. In March of 1988, they took delivery of their first new MD-82, SU-DAK.
Seven other MD-80s were acquired later from other airlines.
Sadly, the Egyptian Government chose to force the airline out of business in 1995.
Card is a ZAS issue.
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