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Airborne Express Caravelle 6 #1
Airborne Express took over the operations of Midwest Air Charter in 1980, developing overnight delivery services. The aircraft acquired included 6 Caravelle VI=Rs. Shown on this Collection Vilaine issue is N907MW, originally a Cruzeiro aircraft, later sold to Midwest Air Charter.
This was the last Caravelle operated, WFU in 1985 as DC-9s were acquired. Sadly, it is now a fire trainer at Cincinnati
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Airborne Express YS-11
In 1981, a fleet of YS-11s were assembled from various sources, which operated until 1997. N-917AX, shown on this Mary Jayne's issue, was originally the Roanoke Valley Pacemaker for Piedmont Airlines. It operated until 2002, when sold to Aerodan of Mexico
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Airborne Express YS-11s 2KCF
This remarkable card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, is a solicitation for sale of the remaining YS-11 fleet. Some YS-11s remained active until 1997
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Airborne Express DC-8-62 #1
The DC-8s became the mainline freighter for Airborne, ultimately totaling 40 aircraft. This AeroGem issue features N803AX, originally a UTA aircraft that came to Airborne in 1986. Uncertain when WFU, but broken up by 2004
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Airborne Express DC-8-62 #2
An unusual Airborne issue of one of their DC-8-62s over the runway at Wilmington.
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Airborne Express DC-9-30
Airborne also assembled a fleet of 77 various DC-9 models which were used with smaller custom containers designed for use in the DC-9. This beautiful DC-9-31 was acquired in March of 1982 from Trans Australia. It transferred to DHL in 2008
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Airborne Express Ramp
A not particularly attractive ABX issue does give some view of the busy ramp activity at their Wilmington Base.
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A B X DC-9-30 #1
The final Airborne issue is this stunning DC-9 in the newer ABX colors
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D H L DC-8-73F #1
D H L, a name derived from, the initials of its founders Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn, was created as a courier service in 1969. By the 80s it was competing with Federal Express, and caught the attention of Deutsche Post, which acquired it in 2002. In August of 2003 it acquired Airborne Express, and its Wilmington operating base. It has become the world's largest air logistics company, serving world wide destinations. The above card, features N801DH, a DC-8-73 model acquired from Air Canada
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D H L Convair 580 #1
In 2009, DHL withdrew from parcel pick up and delivery in the USA, but continued to expand in the cargo markets. A wide range of aircraft from various contractors have served DHL, from twin props to 777's. Shown on the above card is OO-HUB. Born as a Convair 340 for National Airlines in 1953, it served Allegheny, Freedom and Air Ontario, where it was converted to 580 F . in 1988 it was acquired by European Air to serve DHL.
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D H L Convair 580 #2
This outstanding EAH issue features N 73162, originally a Sabena Convair 440, converted to a 580 by Frontier. It served for several years as an American Eagle aircraft before becoming A DHL freighter.
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D H L Vickers Merchantman
This Vickers "Merchantman" was delivered to BEA as a Vanguard in 1961, and converted to a freighter in 1969. It later went to Air Bridge Carriers, and was operated for DHL after 1989
Card is a FlightDeck issue.
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D H L 727-100 #2
DHL operated a large fleet of 727C aircraft in the US. This DHL issue provides an outstanding view of an unidentified 727 in flight
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D H L 727-100 #1
EAT operated a fleet of 727-100s as shown on this EAT issue.
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D H L 727-100 #3 KCF
Another very nice D H L issue of their 727-100 F shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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D H L A-300 #1
The A-300 freighter was also a large component of EAT's DHL fleet. Card is also an EAT issue
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D H L A-300 #2 KCF
This splendid Christmas 1999 issue of DHL's A-300 was kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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D H L A-300 #4 TH
A really nice Avimage issue of an A-300 B4F, shared by Terry Hale
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D H L A-300-600 #1
A beautiful A-300-600 operated by Air Hong Kong for DHL, Kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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D H L A-300-600 #2 KCF
A second splendid postcard view of the Air Hong Kong operated A-300
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D H L AN-24 #1
A Postcard (Czech)Issue of a D H L operated AN-24 freighter
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D H L 757-200F #1
An excellent European Air Transport issue of their 757-200F
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D H L 747-8 #1 KCF
Polar Air Cargo's new 747-8 freighters operate long haul segments for DHL. An uncommon joint issue.
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D H L 777F KCF
This spectacular Frontier Productions issue features one of DHL's primary intercontinental aircraft, the 777-200F. Originally operated by Southern Air Transport, N774SA went to Atlas Air in November of 2021, continuing to operate for DHL.
"By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu"
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D H L 757-200F #2
A DHL issue, unidentified in flight 757
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D H L 757-200F #4TH
A Splendid DHL issue of a 757-200 Freighter shared by Terry Hale
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D H L 757-200F #3TH
Another nice in flight view of 757 G BIKM. Originally delivered to British Airways in 1984, it joined DHL in Dec. of 2002. WFU in 2016.
By courtesy of Terry Hale
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D H L 757-200F #5 KCF
A nice approach view of an EAT operated DHL 757. OO-GPJ was delivered to British in 1986 as G-BIKX. Delivered to EAT in 2002, finally WFU in 2018
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D H L 757-200F #6 KCF
Another nice DHL issue of the 757 at take off, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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D H L A-300 #3 TH
A spectacular Avimage issue showing a D H L A-300 at take-off. Card shared by Terry Hale
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D H L DC-8-73F #2
An Awesome postcard view of N-803DH, a 73F model acquired from Air Canada in March of 1994. It operated until 2012, and now remains in the desert
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D H L TU-204 #1
A rare airline issue of a TU-104-100C, operated by Aviastar TU for DHL
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D H L Cessna 208 #1 KCF
This gem, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu shows an Africair operated DHL Cessna 208.Delivered in 2010, WFU in 2018
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Emery Convair 580
An early Emery airliner was this Convair 580, N5810. Originally delivered to United, it was converted to a 580 for Allegheny, and sold to Evergreen in 1978 operating for Emery. Card is an IAWP Historical issue.
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Emery Ramp
Ramp view features a Learjet 23 in front of an ex Pan American DC-8 that was converted to freighter in 1977 and operated for Emery
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Emery Hansa Jet #1 KCF
A great postcard view of the earliest Emery operations, which ultimately grew into a global freight operation. Card by courtesy of Kuo Ching Fu.
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Emery DC-8-30 #1TH
This splendid view features Emery's N8245U, an airliner originally delivered to Pan American, and later serving with United. Evergreen acquired it in 1997 to operate for Emery.
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Emery DC-8-30 #2 KCF
The DC-8s looked a lot better in Emery's later colors. This nice Emery issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Emery 727-100 #1
A very nice Emery issue of one of their fleet of 727s in flight.
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Emery 727-100 #2
This beautiful Aviation World card features Emery's N7409U, an Ex United 727-22C which was acquired by Ryan International to operate for Emery. It served Emery for 8 years and became a US Postal service freighter. Stored in 2001
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Emery DC-8-63 #2
A nice Emery issued ramp view at Maastricht, featuring a DC-63F in the foreground sharing the ramp with a new 73 model
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Emery DC-8-63
This Jetstream issue features N865F at Stanstead airport. This airliner was originally delivered to Overseas National in 1969 and purchased by Seaboard World in 1977. It was leased out for a number of years, and became an Emery aircraft in 1984. Later served with National Airlines (cargo), and is now preserved at Willow Run airport.
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Emery DC-8-73 #1
My favorite Emery issue is this splendid in flight view of N792FT. Originally a Flying Tiger model 63F, it was converted and went to Emery in January of 1984. Sadly, now at Mohave
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Emery DC-8-73 #2
Another view of N792FT wearing later colors at Maastricht
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Emery DC-8-73 #4 KCF
This Emery issue also shows a model 73 at Maastricht. This one, N961R was delivered to World Airways in 1971, and converted to a 73CF in 1984. It served Emery until 1999
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Emery DC-8-73 #3
Another Flying Tiger aircraft, N791FT went to Emery in 1984, operating until the sad demise of Emery in 2001. Card is a JJ issue.
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Federal Express Falcon
I received this oversized Federal Express issue when the airline first took flight. Who would believe the impact Federal Express had on package shippiong?
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Federal Express Falcon #2 KCF
A very nice collector card (enlarged) featuring Federal Express Falcon N37FE. Delivered in 1973, it operated through the 1980s and is current with FR Aviation in England
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Federal Express Falcons
A very early multi-view Federal Express issue, featuring Falcons
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Federal Express Multi-panel
After the introduction of 727Fs to the Fedex fleet, this nice multiview was added
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Federal Express Fleet #1
This early Federal express card features their 727 and Falcon aircraft in flight
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Federal Express 727-100
A J Soares issue featuring N 508FE an aircraft delivered new to Eastern in 1965, and sold to Federal Express for conversion to a freighter. It was placed in service in 1989 and stored at Mohave in October 2000
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Federal Express 727-100 #2 KCF
This Flying Books issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu also was an Eastern airliner. N118 FE was delivered to Eastern in 1966, and sold to FedEx in 19081. It served for 20 years
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Federal Express 727-200 #1
In mid 1983 the first new 727-200Fs joined the Fedex fleet. N201FE was delivered in June 1983, serving until 2008. In 2009 it went to Services Air in Singapore, and believe it or not is active with Serve Air Cargo of Zaire.
Card is an Aviation World issue.
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Federal Express 727-200 #2
The new 727-200F freighter is also shown on this Air Pictorials issue.
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Federal Express 727-200 #3 KCF
One final view of 201FE is this Frontier Productions issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express 737-200
The first N201FE was actually this 737-200 freighter delivered in August of 1979. It was sold to Aramco in 1981. It was leased to Flying Dolphin Airlines of the UAE for 5 years and
apparently returned to ARAMCO in 2007. A Coincat issue
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Federal Express 757-200F #1 KCF
This very nice FedEx issue features N903FD, one of 126 757s that have operated for the Airline. This particular aircraft was sold new to US Air in 1993, and converted to a Freighter for FedEx in 2008. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express A-300 #1
FedEx began acquiring A-300-622 freighters in 1994. This FedEx issue was the first I received featuring the aircraft.
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Federal Express A-300 #2 KCF
This great view of A-300-622 taking off is from an invitation to their Chalet at the Dubai Airshow in 1997, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express A-300 #3 KCF
A nice card featuring the A-300 with cargo door open, also shared by KUo-Ching Fu.
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Federal Express A-300 #4 KCF
This great Postcard view of the A-300 features N664FE, still wearing its delivery registration. Delivered in February of 1996, it is still active.
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Federal Express A-310 #1 KCF
FedEx also began adding used A-310s to their fleet in 1995, ultimately acquiring 69. They began retiring them in 2009, and the fleet is now entirely gone.
Card is an Airbus issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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FEDERAL EXPRESS Cessnas at Del Rio EVH
The Cessna Caravans have found enormous use with FedEx, with nearly 400 employed at various times. This unusual card from the Del Rio Airport is shared by Eddie Van Haute, and shows 2 of the Caravans on the ramp.
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Federal Express DC-10-10CF
In 1980, FedEx began acquiring and refurbishing several Continental DC-10 CF aircraft. Updated cockpit and other refinements resulted in them being designated MD-10-10Fs. This great Aviation World issue, shows one, N-68055, which went in service in 1980 which operated 16 years before written off from an in Flight fire. Many more from American and United were ultimately converted, creating a fleet of 95 DC-10 freighters.
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Federal Express DC-10-10CF #2 KCF
A great Spanish language card celebrating the new DC-10 Freighters, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express DC-10-30F #1
The DC-10-30F freighters joined FedEX in1986. Shown above is N306FE, delivered in January of 1986, and upgraded to the MD-10-30F spec in April 2008. Card is a Fliteline issue
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Federal Express DC-10-30F #2
Another nice view of N-306FE at Zurich on a Buchair issue
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Federal Express MD-11 #1
In May of 1991, FedEx took delivery of this MD-11f, N602FE. Ultimately 72 of the 11Fs were acquired, with 57 still active. Card is a FedEx issue
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Federal Express MD-11 #2
This excellent Wings Electro issue features N 613FE approaching Hong Kong. The airliner was delivered new to FedEx in March of 1996 and is still active
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Federal Express MD-11 #3
A breathtaking FedEx issue featuring N601FE, the first of the FedEX MD-11s.
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Federal Express MD-11 #4
Another splendid image on a FedEx issue, This is N610FE, Delivered in August of 1993
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Federal Express MD-11 #5TH
An over-length multi view Fed Ex issue also featuring the MD-11, shared by Terry Hale
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Federal Express MD-11 #6KCF
This spectacular oversized card also features N602 FE in flight. A McDonnel Douglas issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express MD-11 #7KCF
This outstanding oversized view from McDonnel Douglas shows N601FE in flight. This aircraft took to the air in March of 1990, and was ultimately delivered to FedEx in June of 1991.
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Federal Express MD-11 #8KCF
Another splendid oversized McDonnell Douglas issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express MD-11 #9KCF
Frontier productions produced this view of the FedEx MD-11, also shared by Kuo_Ching Fu
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Federal Express MD-11 #10KCF
A Final view of the MD-11 climbing through the clouds on a Narita Airport issue shared by Kuo Ching FU
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Federal Express Ramp #2KCF
A FedEx issue featuring tails on the ramp
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Federal Express Ramp KCF
A Night Time Ramp view at Memphis
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Federal Express 767-300F #1 KCF
A nice in flight view of the first FedEx 767-300, N101 FE, Delivered in September of 2013, A Frontier Productions issue shared by Kuo-Ching FU.
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Federal Express 767-300f #2 KCF
A striking image of the FedEX 767-300 in flight on a Frontier productions issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express 767-300F #3 KCF
A beautiful unidentified publisher card of the FedEx 767-300F
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Federal Express 767-300F #4 KCF
This excellent card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu shows N107FE in flight. The aircraft, delivered in September 2014 is current
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Federal Express 767-300F #5 KCF
One final view of the FedEx 767-300f shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Federal Express 777-200F #1 KCF
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U P S 757 PF #1
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U P S A-300 #1 KCF
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U P S Twin Engine Fleet KCF
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U S Postal 727-100 #2
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Prime Air 767-300 #1
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