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Ethiopian DC-3
Ethiopian operated an amazing fleet of 40 DC-3s. This beauty, one of the last acquired, came from Union of Burma Airways in 1976 , and was destroyed on the ground in 1988 during some of Ethiopia's most turbulent times. Card is from a historical set produced by Udo Schaeffer.
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Ethiopian Convair 240 #3 KCF
In 1950, the airline acquired two new Convair 240 aircraft. This early Ethiopian issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, shows their new aircraft ET-T-20 at Nairobi
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Ethiopian Convair 240 #2
This splendid Ethiopian issue shows the Convair in flight. It operated for 14 years before sale to Central Airlines in the USA. It ultimately was sold to Bar Harbor for parts in 1981
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Ethiopian Convair 240 #1
This excellent card is a holiday greeting card from 1991, a practice that Ethiopian has continued.
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Ethiopian DC-6B #1
By 1958, Ethiopian Acquired the new DC-6B its growing international services. Illustrated on this outstanding Ethiopian issue is ET-T25, the first of three new DC-6Bs delivered.
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Ethiopian DC-6B #2
Ethiopian issued this splendid in flight view of their first DC-6B. In 1977 it was sold to Alyemda.
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Ethiopian 720B #3
In November of 1962 Ethiopian took delivery of their first Boeing 720B aircraft. This possibly pre-delivery card uses the very nice format previously seen on a DC-6B issue.
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Ethiopian 720B #1
This excellent Ethiopian issue features ET-AAH, their 2nd 720B at Addis Ababa Airport. In 1966, it was sold to Middle East.
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Ethiopian 720B #4GS
This rare Ethiopian issue featuring 720Bs on the ramp was kindly shared by Greg Smith.
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Ethiopian 720B #5MDS
In addition to the newly delivered 720s Ethiopian added 3 Continental 720Bs to the fleet. This one, ET AFK, was delivered in 1974. Card by courtesy of Mario Da Silva
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Ethiopian 707-320B #1
This splendid Ethiopian issue features ET-ACD The first new 707-360C delivered to Ethiopian in April of 1968.
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Ethiopian 707-320B #3
Another nice Ethiopian Issue of ACD, which served until lost on Take off at Rome Fiumicino in November of 1977
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Ethiopian 707-320B #2
One final Ethiopian issue of (presumably) ET ACD in flight. Ultimately 6 of the 320C models were operated, only 2 of which were delivered new.
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Ethiopian 707-320C #5a KCF
The first of two unusual Ethiopian issues featuring a lion in front of a 707 aircraft. It is likely that the chain around the lion was found to be offensive, so......
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Ethiopian 707-320C #5 KCF
A more politically correct version was issued with the chain removed. Thanks to Kuo-Ching Fu for sharing these!
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Ethiopian 727-200 #2
The first of only three 727-260 Advanced models delivered to Ethiopian, ET-AHL was received in 1979, serving until 1992. Card is an Ethiopian Issue
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Ethiopian 727-200 #3
An outstanding view of AHL on this Ethiopian Issue. It later operated for SAM of Columbia among other airlines, and finished its service with Allegro in Mexico in 2000
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Ethiopian 727-200 #1
One final Ethiopian issue of their 727-260
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Ethiopian 767-200 #1
The new 767-200ER joined the Ethiopian Fleet in May of 1984. This Ethiopian issue features that first aircraft in flight
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Ethiopian 767-200 #4
An absolutely stunning view of ET-AIE in flight on a Polish Lemitours issue. After 20 years service with Ethiopian it served an additional three with Kras Air.
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Ethiopian 767-200 #2
A 2nd Ethiopian Issue of ET AIE
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Ethiopian 767-200 #3
The previous image userd on a special greeting card.
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Ethiopian DHC-6
The Twin Otter found a home at Ethiopian serving smaller destinations and more primitive airports. ET AIM shown on this Buchair issue was delivered in in February of 1985, and served until 2008. later flew 8 years for Air Moorea.
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Ethiopian 737-200
Ethiopian added 2 new 737-260 airliners to the fleet in 1987. ET-AJA, shown on this APC issue was lost a year later at Bahar Dar, Ethiopia. The other new 737 flew for 20 years
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Ethiopian Hercules
Ethiopian operated 3 all cargo L-100-30 aircraft, the first of which was delivered in 1988. This one, ET-AKG, was delivered in 1992, operating until 2013. Card is a Buchair issue.
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Ethiopian ATR-42
The year 1988 also saw the introduction of the ATR 42 to Ethiopian's domestic route system. This beautiful Avimage issue features ET AJC, their first ATR still wearing its delivery registration. It operated through 1998, and is stored at Addis Ababa.
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Ethiopian 757-200
In 1990, the first of 5 new 757-260 aircraft was delivered to Ethiopian.This oversized Ethiopian issue, features the new 757, as well as some Ethiopian scenes. The five served for more than 20 years, and were joined by a number of used aircraft acquired in the early 2000s
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Ethiopian 757-200 PF MDS
Some 757s were also employed as freighters. This beauty, ET AJS was acquired new, as a PF model. It was delivered in June of 1990, and served until; June of 2018.
Card is an Aviation Society issue, shared By Mario Da Silva
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Ethiopian 757-200 #2KCF
Another very nice Ethiopian Greeting card features their 757, ET-AJX, delivered in February of 1991. It was converted to a freighter in 2006, and finally WFU in 2017. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Ethiopian F-50 #1 KCF
In 1996, the first of six Fokker 50 aircraft was added to Ethiopian's regional fleet. ET-AKR, shown on this unidentified publisher card was delivered on Oct 1, of that year. The fleet served for nearly 15 years, and most were sold to Pacific Royale.
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Ethiopian 737-700
In 2004, Ethiopian took delivery of two new winglet equipped 737-700s. (ET-ALQ, ET-ALU) They operated for 10 years before delivery to Scandinavian. Additional 700 models were later leased for shorter terms.
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Ethiopian 767-300 #1
In November of 2003 the beautiful 767-360ER joined Ethiopian's international fleet.ET-ALJ operated for 17 years, and was chartered by the United Nations
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Ethiopian 767-300 #2
Another excellent view of ET-ALJ, issued in 2016 marking 70 years of Ethiopian Service.
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Ethiopian 767-300 #3 KCF
This final view of the 767-300 is an unidentified publisher card, also shared by Kuo-Ching FU
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Ethiopian DHC-8-400 #1
In July of 2010, Ethiopian began taking delivery of the DHC-8-400 aircraft, which is featured on this 70th anniversary issue.
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Ethiopian DHC-8-400 #3KCF
Six of the 400 models were delivered, but their service was brief. An unidentified publisher issue
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Ethiopian DHC-8-400 #4KCF
One of the 400s was sold to Zambia,and others have been leased to other operators. Card is an unidentified publisher, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Ethiopian 777-200 #1
In November 2010, Ethiopian took delivery of their 1st 777-260, providing Non stop Addis Ababa to Washington DC flights, as well as other long hauls. The 777s are also being used extensively for Cargo flights
The card is a 70th Anniversary Ethiopian Issue
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Ethiopian 777-200F #1 KCF
This unidentified Publisher card features the 777-200F in flight. Image kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Ethiopian 777-200F #2 KCF
One additional unidentified publisher issue featuring the 777-200F
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Ethiopian 777-300F #1 KCF
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Ethiopian 737-800 F KCF
The 737-800s began arriving at Ethiopian in 2010, ultimately totaling 12 aircraft. The 800s are apparently used for cargo operations as shown on this unidentified publisher card
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Ethiopian 737-800 F #2 KCF
Another excellent view of the cargo 737-800 shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Ethiopian 787 #1
Ethiopian's fleet of 787s began arriving in August of 2012, and the Dreamliner is a major part of the International fleet, totalling 18 aircraft. Card is a Frankfurt office issue.
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Ethiopian 787 #2
The beautiful 787-8 is also featured on this Ethiopian 70th Anniversary issue.
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Ethiopian 787 #3KCF
The previous image , used on this very nice Ethiopian Issued New Years greeting card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Ethiopian 787 #4
Another appealing holiday card featuring the 787 and stewardess.
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Ethiopian 787 #8 KCF
This spectacular view of the 787 is again displayed on a New Year's greeting card. Kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Ethiopian 787 #5 KCF
Another Unusual publisher issue featuring the 787
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Ethiopian 787 #6 KCF
A large oversized card featuring th 787 in flight with generous description of its features, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Ethiopian 787 #7 KCF
A Spectacular oversized Ethiopian issue!
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Ethiopian 787 #9 KCF
A final greeting card featuring the 787, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Ethiopian A-350
This excellent view of the A-350 appears on a first flight fold over card. The first of the new A-350s arrived in June of 2016, now totaling 19 aircraft.
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Ethiopian A-350 #3 KCF
A splendid image of the Ethiopian A-350 on an unidentified Dutch publisher card
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Ethiopian 737-8 Max #2 KCF
This excellent, but unidentified card shows the 737-8Max in flight. Despite the tragic loss the 737 Max, additional aircraft have been delivered and the Max is a main line aircraft
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Ethiopian 737-8 Max #3 KCF
Another Ethiopian New Year's Greeting card features the 737-8Max. Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Ethiopian 737-8 Max KCF
The first 737-8 Max was delivered to Ethiopian in June of 2018. Thirteen of the 160 seat airliners are presently in service. The card is from an unidentified Dutch publisher, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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