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Consolidated Aircraft
In 1929, Consolidated Aircraft completed the first "Commodore airliner. Although conceived for military missions, the 14 aircraft built pioneered long distance flights from the US to South America. Likewise, the PBY Catalina was conceived for a military role, in 1933, but served for many years as a versatile passenger airliner. Following are postcard views.
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NYRBA Line Commodore #2 KCF
This NYRBA issue Features Commodore NC 660M "Cuba", at take off. The Consolidated Commodore began service in 1930. By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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NYRBA Line Commodore #1 KCF
This extraordinary card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu features Commodore NC 659M in flight. New York, Rio & Buenos Aires Line (NYRBA), pioneered flights to South America, and was ultimately acquired by Pan American for those services.
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Pan Am Consolidated Commodore #2 KCF
Pan Am's Commodores traversed the route from New York to Buenos Aires
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Pan Am Consolidated Commodore #1 KCF
An absolutely splendid Pan American issue featuring their Commodore NC669M.
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Alaska Coastal PBY Catalina
Alaska Coastal Airlines, formed in 1939 operated a fleet of 5 PBY 5 Catalinas. This is an excellent Alaska Coastal issue of one of their Catalinas in flight
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American Export Catalina #1 KCF
While the Catalina did not serve as a passenger aircraft for American Export, its mission in 1937 & 38 was to survey trans Atlantic routes in preparation for the launch of commercial air services. I'm not sure the purpose of the engine out photo. The card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu was issued by Foynes Flying Boat Museum in Ireland
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Avianca PBY 5A Catalina #2 KCF
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Avianca PBY 5A Catalina #1 KCF
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Cathay Pacific Catalina #1 KCF)
In the early years of its existence, Cathay Pacific Undertook flights to Macau from Hong Kong using Catalina aircraft. This one was actually destroyed in 1948 during the first airline hijacking attempt, crashing into the sea. Card issued by the Hong Kong Historical aircraft association.
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Qantas PBY Catalina
During World War II, Qantas employed five Catalina aircraft to re-establish an air link from Australia to England across the Indian Ocean. The flights were an astonishing 3500 mile non-stops, which due to fuel loading requirements, averaged 3 occupants. Nevertheless a remarkable achievement. Card is from a Sanitarium Health Food collectable set.
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TRAPAS New Caledonia Catalina KCF
TRAPAS of New Caledonia took delivery of this Catalina airliner in 1947. Services were provided between islands and to Australia. The airline also operated 3 Republic SeaBees. Card is from the Avions de Polynesia series shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Air France TAM Catalina KCF
An excellent in flight view of a restored Catalina, wearing colors reflecting a Joint service with Air France and TAM, in which Air France passengers arriving in Rio were transported to other destinations as far as Santiago.Card is a Manche issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Dornier
Dornier pioneered many aircraft concepts, a leadership which began in the early 1920s with the creation of the Wal airliner.
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Avianca Dornier Val KCF
The success of the Wal aircraft, including crossing the South Atlantic, resulted in interest from South American Airlines, including SCADTA of Columbia which effectively opened Columbia to travel domestically, and internationally. This Avianca historical card features that airliner.
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SANA Italy Dornier Wal KCF
The Dornier Do J Wal first flew in November of 1922 with production totaling 250. This extraordinary, rare, SANA issue features theWal at take off. Kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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SANA Italy Dornier Super Wal #1 KCF
The larger and much more capable Super Val went into service with S. A Navigacion Genoa in 1928, serving a route from Rome to Genoa to Barcelona until the mid 1930s
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SANA Italy Dornier Super Wal #2 KCF
A second beautiful SANA issue kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Deutsche Lufthansa Dornier Super Wal Val #1 KCF
A natural operator of the Super Wal of course, was Deutsch Lufthansa. This great Lufthansa issue shows the Super Val after take-off. The aircraft outside of passenger service performed a multitude of pioneering roles in Atlantic and Arctic Aviation. By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Grumman
The Grumman G-21 Goose, was originally conceived as a corporate or private aircraft in 1936. But in 1938 the Army, and subsequently the Navy, acquired the aircraft. During the war additional civilian models were impressed for reconnaissance and rescue missions. After the war, the G-21 found plenty of use as an airliner, carrying from 12-16 passengers. A total of 345 G-21s were built. The smaller G-44 Widgeon, appeared in 1941, followed by larger G-73 Mallard and finally, the G-111 Albatross. Following are postcard views of the Grummans
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Alaska Coastal Grumann Goose
Alaska Coastal Airlines formed in 1939 served southeast Alaska with a fleet of 24 G-21 aircraft as well as 5 Catalinas. This Alaska Coastal issue features one taking off. The card was reissued as Alaska Coastal Ellis after their merger.
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Alaska Coastal Turbo Goose
Alaska Coastal's N-95431 was built for the Navy, but wfu after a year. Acquired by Alaska Coastal in 1948, it was equipped with PT-6 turbo props in 1966. After the merger with Alaska, it served until 1972, when it was re-equipped with P&W reciprocating engines.
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Antilles Air Boats Grumann Goose #1
Antilles Air Boats, launched 1n 1963 with a single Grumann Goose became the largest amphibian airline in the world. A prolific issuer of postcards as well. This one features N323, a Navy Goose, acquired by Avalon in 1957, ultimately aquired by Antilles in 1973. WFU in 1978
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Antilles Air Boats Grumann Goose #2
This Antilles issue features N40R, another Navy aircraft. It came to Antilles in 1964, serving until 1981.
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Antilles Air Boats Grumman Goose #4 KCF
Another nice issue of N 323, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Antilles Air Boats Grumman Goose #5 KCF
One final Antilles issue, featuring N 40R, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Chalk's Grumann Goose #1
Chalk's Airlines was also a significant operator of the G-21. This twin view is of course a Chalk's issue
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Ellis Grumann Goose #1
An excellent Ellis issue of one of their G-21s in flight in the early 1960s
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Ellis Grumann Goose #2
Another Ellis issue, featuring the G-21 at take off.
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Ellis Grumann Goose #3
One final Ellis issue, but can't quite identify the specific aircraft.
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Mount Cook Grumann Goose
An interesting Mt. Cook issue, featuring ZK-DFC, sn B-104. It operated for Mount Cook from 1972-76.
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Ontario Central Grumman Goose #1 KCF
A very rare Ontario Central issue featuring G21 CF-IEC in flight. This gem shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Pacific Coastal Grumman Goose #1 KCF
A beautiful in flight view of Pacific Coastal's G-21, C-FUAZ. A Mary Jayne's issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Rainy Lake Airways Grumman Goose KCF
Another rare gem is this Rainy Lake Airways issued G-21, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Westflight Grumann Goose #1
An outstanding Westflight issue of their G-21 N72PA sn 1164, in flight
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Westflight Grumann Goose #2 KCF
A rare Westflight issue of a G-21, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Mount Cook Grumman Widgeon #1 KCF
The much lighter Wigeon also flew for Mt. Cook. This outstanding Mt. Cook issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu features ZK-CFA in flight. Sadly, It was lost in a crash on Great Barrier Island in 1984
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Mount Cook Grumman Widgeon #2 KCF
A splendid Mt. Cook issue of CFA, also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Antilles Air Boats Grumman Mallard #1
This Grumann Mallard was acquired by Antilles in 1978, operating until the shutdown of the airline. Built in 1946, it had mostly private owners until acquisition by Antilles. It was written off in 1986, flying for Virgin Islands Seaplanes.
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Chalk's Grumman Mallard #1
Another nice Chalk's issue of an unidentified Grumman Mallard. The airline actually started service in 1919, flying to Bimini, and operated until shutdown in 2007
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Chalk's Grumann Mallard #2
An excellent Guy Brochot issue of the Chalk's Mallard
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Chalk's Turbo Mallard #1 KCF
A splendid Guy Brochot issue of Chalk's Turbo Mallard N 2974. Delivered in 1967, it later flew for Seaplane Adventures.
Shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Chalk's Ocean Airways Turbo Mallard KCF
A great view of the Turbo Mallard on a Chalk's Ocean Air issue
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Virgin Islands Shuttle Grumann Mallard
An excellent Virgin Islands Shuttle issue of a Grumman Mallard at take-off. The airline essentally replaced Antilles Air Boats upon its closure.
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Virgin Islands Shuttle Turbo Mallard
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Chalk's Grumann Albatross #1
A great airline issue of Chalk's Albatross N120FB, the largest of the airline's fleet of Grumman aircraft
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Shorts Aircraft
Short Bros. Of England was a major player in the development of amphibious aircraft, beginning with the Empire in 1936. During the late 1930s and early 40s, Shorts airliners were instrumental in expanding the scope of international air travel.
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Imperial Shorts Empire #2 KCF
An early Imperial issue of their Empire aircraft in color, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Imperial Shorts Empire #3 KCF
This unusual Tuck's issue provides a cutaway of the Empire
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Imperial Shorts Empire #4 KCF
This splendid Tuck's issue features Imperial's S-23 Empire, G-ADUU in flight. Delivered in 1936, it was lost after ditching in the Atlantic on a flight from New York to Bermuda.
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Imperial Shorts S-30 Empire #1 MDS
Imperial took delivery of G AFCU in 1939. In May 1940, it was impressed into military service, and was destroyed by German aircraft in Norway. Card is a Flight International Issue, shared by Mario DaSilva.
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Qantas Shorts S-23 Empire #1
Qantas took delivery of the final 3 S-23 models in February of 1938. Shown on this Qantas issue is VH-ABF, COOEE. It operated from 1938-1942
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Qantas Shorts S-23 Empire #2
A really Outstanding information Card from the Sanitarium Health Food series. Shown is VH ABB, delivered in April, 1938. It was lost in a crash approaching Sydney created by inoperable flaps in October 1944.
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Qantas Shorts S-23 Empire #4 KCF
An extraordinary, rare Qantas issue of their Empire in flight. This jewel kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Imperial Shorts S-26 #1 MDS
A significant upgrade of the original Empires, the S-26 was larger with more powerful Bristol Hercules Engines. There were only 3, operated only by Imperial. Card by courtesy of Mario Da Silva
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British Overseas Shorts Sunderland III #1 KCF
This spectacular card by Deaton & Spencer of Australia Shows a BOAC "Hythe", or Sunderland III, airliner. A WW II modification of the Sunderland. Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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British Overseas Hythe #1 w
Toward the end of the war, a number of Sunderland III aircraft were modified with upgraded engines and improved interiors at a facility at Hythe. Each was Christened with a name beginning in H. The Hythe aircraft resumed services to Australia and Singapore in 1947. Card is a treasure from the want list.
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Airlines of New South Wales Sandringham #1 MDS
This splendid Airlines of New South Wales issued Sandringham was kindly shared by Mario Da Silva. The airliner was originally delivered to TEAL in 1947, but wfu in 1950. It went to Barrier Reef Airlines of Australia as the "Coral Clipper" in 1950, becoming part of Ansett Flying Boat Services. Sold to Airlines of New South Wales in 1963.
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Antilles Air Boats Sandringham
This outstanding Antilles Air Boats issue features N158C, originally a TEAL aircraft, delivered to St. Croix in December of 1974. It had been operating for Airlines of New South Wales in the mid sixties and later operated in Ansett colors. It was retired in 1980
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Aer Arann Shorts Sandringham
The Antilles Air Boats Sandringham was leases to Aer Arann to undertake sightseeing flights.
Card is a John Hinde issue
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Norwegian Shorts Sandringham
After the war, DNL of Norway ordered 3 Shorts Sandringhams to serve the more Northern coastal cities. As conditions were often extreme, there were several crashes. This one LN-IAU was part of the first order, delivered in July 1949, crashed on take off at Harstad on 15 May 1950. Card is a DNL issue.
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Qantas S-30 Sandringham #1 KCF
Avery nice Qantas issue featuring their Sandringham, VH-EBX. The Sandringhams served New Guinea, Fiji, New Hebrides, and Lord Howe.
Originally delivered to TEAL in 1946, it went to Qantas in 1950. Sold to Ansett Flying boat services as VH-BRE, It was destroyed by a cyclone at Lord Howe Island in 1963
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TEAL Shorts S-25 Sandringham #1 KCF
An excellent potcard view of TEAL's ZK-AME at take off. Delivered to TEAL in 1946, It was sold to Barrier Reef Airways as VH-BRD in 1950, becoming Ansett Flying Boat Services in 1952. Ultimately it was struck by a barge and sunk in October of that year.
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TEAL S-25 Sandringham KCF
An air New Zealand Historical issue of a 1947 photo showing ZK-AMH arriving on its delivery flight.
It, too went to Barrier Reef in 1950 as VH BRC. This aircraft became N158C for Antilles Airboats, shown above.
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British Overseas Plymouth #1w
A splendid BOAC issue from the late 1940s featuring a "cutaway" view of the Sandringham Aircraft. There were 9 Plymouth class aircraft, all bearing the name of towns beginning with the letter P. The Plymouths were employed on routes to Bahrain and Karachi. I've searched for years for this card, with no luck.
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Aquila Airways Shorts Solent
Aquila Airways, formed in 1948 flew out of Southampton to destinations such as Lisbon and Madeira initially with Sunderlands, and by 1952 with Solents as illustrated on this Aquila issue. G AKNU, shown above, was sadly lost in a crash on Isle of Wight in 1957
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Aquila Shorts Solent #2
An excellent early J Athur Dixon issue of the Aquila Solent at take off
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Aquila Shorts Solent # 3KCF
This Aquila issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu shows the ill fated G-AKNU at take off.
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British Overseas Solent #4 KCF
one of three “cutaway” views of the Shorts airliners published by B O A C in the 1940s
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British Overseas Solent #1
An excellent BOAC issue of their Shorts Solent airliner
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British Overseas Solent #2
Between 1948 an 1950 the Solent operated the route from Southampton to Johannesburg. Card is a more modern BOAC issue in the familiar BOAC format
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British Overseas Solent #3 KCF
An excellent Bridge House issue of BOAC's G AHIL, the prototype Solent in flight. Delivered in June of 1948, it was scrapped in 1954
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TEAL Shorts Solent #1
TEAL's first Solent, ZK- AML shown at take off on a TEAL issue.
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TEAL Solent #2
An outstanding, TEAL issue of R M A Ararangi, ZK AMM, delivered in 1949. It was broken up after a fire in 1954
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TEAL Shorts Solent #3 MDS
This Air New Zealand fold over note card was kindly shared by Mario DaSilva. A great view of ZK AMO, TEAL's 4th Solent, now preserved at Aukland.
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TEAL Shorts Solent #4 MDS
A rare TEAL issue, Shared by Mario DaSilva showing a Solent at take off.
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B W I A Shorts Sealand KCF
The Shorts SA. 6 Sealand, first flown in 1948, was conceived as an 8 place aircraft. Sales were not happening. In 1949 the prototype went on a sales tour of Scandinavia, but it crashed. two were sold to BWIA, operating from 1949-1950. Card is a rare Valentines issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Sikorsky
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Avianca (SCADTA) Sikorsky S-38 #2KCF
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Avianca Sikorsky S-38 #1KCF
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Cubana Sikorsky S-38 KCF
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Hawaiian S-38 #2KCF
The Sikorsky S-38 launched inter island air services in 1929, filling a need for local transportation, and distributing incoming Pan Am passengers to the various islands This great Hawaiian Airlines issued photo kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Hawaiian S-38 #3KCF
This photo shows the novel process of deplaning.
by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-40 #1
It was Nov. 19, 1931 when Pan Am's S-40 began service in the Caribbean. Only 3 were acquired, but they served for nearly a decade before being turned over to the Navy. The first of a number of Pan Am issues
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-40 #2
This far more appealing color view was published by Thomas West Co. of Miami. A great early view of NC81V, the Caribbean Clipper
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-40 #3
This Pan Am issue features NC80V, the American Clipper in flight
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-40 #5
A splendid view of the Caribbean Clipper from a Pan Am issued historical series.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-40 #7 KCF
A rather rare Pan Am issue of the S-40, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-40 #6 KCF
This spectacular view of the S-40 in flight is a Frontier Productions issue, shared by Kuo Ching Fu.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-40s
A final colorized view of the S-40s on a Thomas West issue.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #1
It didn't take long for a substantially improved Sikorsky aircraft to appear. The new S-42 model had significant aerodynamic improvements and were quickly employed on the route to Rio as well as Bermuda. This is one of several issues using this image.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #14
Introduced in 1934, the 42 model made the the longer flights far more practical.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #8
The image worked just as well for Bermuda as South America.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #15
The image was resurrected once again for the historical series.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #4
A slightly different image on a later Pan Am issue.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #2
An impressive Pan Am issue of the 42 taking off
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #3
A nice in flight view
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #5
Another nice in flight view.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #7
NC 822M is viewed from above on this Pan Am issue. The Brazilian Clipper, as it was Christened, was the 1st S-42 delivered.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #6
This Pan Am issued gem features NR-823M, the second production 42.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #12
This vintage, but unidentified card features N-823M on land.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #10
A very nice colorized issue of the S-42 at its dock.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #18 KCF
Emblematic of the time is this remarkable view of 8232M in flight over the partially constructed Golden Gate. A unique Frontier Productions issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #13
An outstanding view of NC-822M in flight on a vintage unidentified issue.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #17 KCF
This Pan Am Issue shows the S-42 in flight over Miami, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-42 #11
One final look at the S-42 from a Pan Am issued set of artist cards
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Hawaiian S-43 KCF
The Sikorsky S-43 was actually launched by Inter-Island (Hawaiian) Airways, in 1934. Arriving connecting traffic at Honolulu had outgrown the S-38s, and the 43 was a much more comfortable replacement. A Hawaiian issue photograph by courtesay of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Pan Am Sikorsky S-43
In 1936, Pan American added the S-43s to their system, servicing mostly Caribbean destinations. This Pan Am issue would appear to be the only Pan Am S-43 card.
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Aeromaritime S-43 #4 KCF
In 1937, Aeromaritime of France acquired five S-43s for services on the route shown on this rare Aeromaritime issue.
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Aeromaritime S-43 #2 KCF
A great card from Aeromaritime featuring F-AOUK at Port Gentil.
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Aeromaritime S-43 #1 KCF
Another nice view of Aeromaritime’s S-43 from the priceless set shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Aeromaritime S-43 #3 KCF
A final view of F-AOUM, from the rare set kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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D N L Norwegian S-43 #1 KCF
D N L of Norway acquired a small fleet of S-43s in 1937, servicing towns along the long Norwegian coast. Card is a Spark issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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American Export Sikorsky VS44 #1
The American Export Steamship Line entered the Trans Atlantic airline business in 1942 with three new Vought Sikorsky VS-44A's. A nice view of the aircraft on a LaGuardia Airport issue.
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American Export Sikorsky VS-44 #2
The VS-44s were opulently equipped, but were requisitioned by the Navy in WW II. Following the war, they re-appeared as American Overseas airliners. But by then DC-4s and Constellations obsoleted the airliners and they were sold in South America in 1949.
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Avalon Sikorsky VS-44 #1
AOA's "Escambian" N 41881 had been sold to Tampico in Peru, but WFU. It was ultimately ferried back to Long Beach for restoration and service with Avalon Air Transport in the 50's, as shown on this Avalon issue.
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Antilles Air Boats Sikorsky VS-44 KCF
In 1968, N 41881 was acquired by Antilles Air Boats and served until 1976!
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Martin Aircraft
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #1
Pan American's Pacific routes would require better aerodynamics and greater power, resulting in Martin's offering, The M-130. Better known as the China Clipper, NC 14716 was delivered in October 1935. It served mostly pacific routes, but was lost in a crash at Port of Spain en route to Kinshsha. Card is the first Pan Am issue of the 130
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #2
Another nice Pan Am issue of the China Clipper.
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #3
A nice postcard view of a take-off from above, Pan Am issued.
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #4
The newly finished Golden Gate made a great backdrop for the China Clipper
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #5
Delivered a month after the China Clipper, The Philippine Clipper, NC-14715, served the Pacific for 7 years, but was lost in a crash on a flight leaving for Honolulu in 1943. Card is a Pan Am issue.
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #6
A J. C. Hardell issue of the M-130 flying over the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #7
An outstanding colorized Sunderland issue of the China Clipper in flight
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #8
Just a beautiful Pan Am issue!
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Pan Am Martin M-130 #9
One morenice view of the M-130 in flight from the Pan Am historical series
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #1
The final Boeing Amphibian was the larger, faster Boeing 314, which entered service in 1939.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #2
The last of the 314s was delivered in 1941, and the 314 fleet would soon be impressed for military service. This card issued by Wesco shows NC 18601, the Honolulu Clipper over the Pacific in 1939.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #3
This card was issued at the Golden Gate exposition in 1939, a great view of the 314 in flight.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #4
A splendid William Hoff issue, featuring NC 18605, Thge Dixie Clipper, taking off for a Trans Atlantic fight.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #5
A Thomas West issue featuring the 314 at Miami.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #6
It looks like a Wm. Hoff card, and numbered like a Wm. Hoff card, but I'm not certain. In any case a great view of the 314 lifting off
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #7
An iconic Wm. Hoff issue featuring Pan Am's Boeing 314 over the Statue of Liberty
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #8
A Spectacular view of Pan Am's 314 on a LaGuardia Airport issue,
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #9KCF
A rare gem, this great Jumbo Postcard issue of the 314 is kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #10w
This is the William Hoff issue of Pan Am's Boeing 314 at take off. Still on my want list
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #11 w
Another rare card from the want list, featuring NC 18602, the California Clipper in flight.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #12w
A vintage (Sleding issue?) card from the want list featuring the California Clipper
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #13KCF
This splendid view of Pan Am's Boeing 314 is an Aviation Cards issue.
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Pan Am Boeing 314 #14KCF
A beautiful modern card of the Boeing 314 by Frontier Productions
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Republic RC-3 Seabee
The Republic SeaBee, conceived as a private sports aircraft, has occasionally found use as a small amphibious transport.
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Ostermans RC-3 KCF
Osterman's Aero of Sweden has employed the SeaBee as a small transport and ambulance. This rare Osterman's issue featuring SE AXK shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Smalandsflyg RC-3 #1 KCF
A very rare flight souvenir card issued by Smalandsflyg of Sweden. Card features SeaBee SE AXE in flight, and has the Pilot's signature and flight data. A rare item indeed.
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Douglas Dolphin
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Douglas
In 1930 Douglas Aircraft decided to produce a flying boat aircraft, really aimed at a luxury personal market, called the Sinbad. It was quickly determined that amphibious would be more marketable. The first 2 were sold to Wilmington Catalina, where they effectively became the first Douglas Airliners. The Depression didn't help the sales effort, but the Navy and Coast Guard and other military users found an use for a number of aircraft, and ultimnately 58 were built.
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Wilmington-Catalina Douglas Dolphin
The Douglas Dolphin was used exclusively on Wilmington Catalina's flights to Avalon. Card is an unidentified vintage issue
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China National Douglas Dolphin
The only other airline customer for the Dolphin was China National, at the time a Pan Am Subsidiary. Two were sold, but 1 was lost in a landing accident in heavy seas, and the other destroyed in the Japanese invasion of China. Shown is a very rare airline issued photo, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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