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The Fabulous DC-10 Pt 1 The Americas
The Douglas DC-10, created to a large degree to meet a request from American Airlines first flew in August of 1970. American launched DC-10 operations in August of 1971 between Chicago and Los Angeles, beating the much delayed competing L-1011.
Despite being clobbered by some tragic crashes, and accompanying brutal press,  the DC-10 proved to be a rugged and effective airliner with a few of the 446 aircraft still operating.
Following are postcards featuring DC-10s operated by various American operators
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AeroMexico DC-10-30 #4 KCF
A nice Aero Mexico issue (Pre Delivery?) of their new DC-10, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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AeroMexico DC-10-30 #2
An AeroMexico issue promoting DC-10 flights to Europe

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AeroMexico DC-10-30 #1
An outstanding Aero Mexico issue of XA-GUH, delivered in May of 1974. It served until 1995, and went to Laker. Later Served with Emery, Cielos Del Peru and TAB of Bolivia,  WFU in 2016

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AeroMexico DC-10-30 #3
A nice landing view of the DC-10 on an Aero Mexico issue

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AeroMexico DC-10-15 #1KCF
A stunning AeroMexico issue of N10038, delivered new in June of 1981. It sewrved for 25 years and was acquired by a leasing company

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AeroMexico DC-10-30 #6KCF
One Final AeroMexico issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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AeroPeru DC-10-30
A nice AeroPeru issue of N10045, A DC-10-15 model, leased from Mexicana in 1993. Later served with AeroCancun, and Sun Country

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Air Florida DC-10-30
Air Florida acquired 5 DC-10-30s to launch an ambitious International service to Europe. Perhaps too ambitious, and the Airline filed for bankrupcy in 1984. An outstanding Air Florida issue

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American  DC-10-10 #1
American really launched the DC-10, and operated 67 through the years. This is a Plastichrome issue

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American  DC-10-10 #2
This is a very nice International issue featuring N120 AA, which served for 22 years, Acquired by FedEx for parts

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American  DC-10-10 #3
An outstanding International issue of the DC-10-10

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American  DC-10-10 #4
Avery nice Dexter issue

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American  DC-10-10 #5
An excellent Plastichrome issue of N-118AA, in flight. Delivered in July of 1972. Served for 22 years, and acquired by FedEx

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American  DC-10-10 #6
A great look at N-102AA on a Vita Nova issue. This was DC-10 Aircraft #3. Delivered in June of 1972 it operated until September 1993. Also acquired by Fedex for parts

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American  DC-10-10 #7
This more modern card appears as an American Cargo issue as well as the regular American issue

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American  DC-10-10 #8
An interesting oversized issue

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American  DC-10-10 #9
An absolutely splendid view of American's DC-10 on a later (2002) American issue

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American  DC-10-10 #10
This International Postcard issue features N-116AA, Delivered in July of 1972 it operated for American for 22 years. Ultimately went to Fedex

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American  DC-10-10 #11
A nice oversized view

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American  DC-10-10 #12
Another later issue

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American  DC-10-10 #13
An oversized cut away

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American  DC-10-10 #14KCF
An excellent New Year's Issue,  Shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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American  DC-10-10 #15 KCF
A spectacular Romar issue of N-102AA, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. Delivered in June of 1972, it operated for 25 years, and went to FedEx.

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American  DC-10-30 #1
An early American issue touting the DC-10 for International flights

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American  DC-10-30 #2
A later oversized American issue

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American  DC-10-30 #3
An American issue with Spanish text

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Arrow Air DC-10-10
Arrow Air Briefly flew this ex-Capitol DC-10-30. Card is an Aviation Data Center issue

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Arrow Air DC-10-10 #2  KCF
An rare and outstanding Arrow Air issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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Canadian DC-10-30 #3 KCF
An absolutely splendid postcard view of one of Canadian's DC-10-30s, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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Canadien Pacifique DC-10-30
This nice Michael Moskal issue features C P Air's C-FCRE, a DC-10-30 acquired from Pakistan International in 1985. It was leased to VASP in 1991 and returned to Canadian in 1995.  WFU in 2000

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Capitol DC-10-10
The great Charter Airline from Tennessee acquired 3 ex Laker DC-10s in 1982. Most were later acquired by American. Card is a Capitol issue

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Continental  Micronesia DC-10-10
This splendid airline issue features N-68041, delivered new to Continental in 1972. In the mid 1990s it few on Continental's Micronesia services, and later went to Arrow Air

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Continental DC-10-10 #1
The first Continental issue of the DC-10

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Continental DC-10-10 #2
A Dexter issue of the previous image

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Continental DC-10-10 #3
Continental's N-68042 taking off on a Continental issue. Delivered in 1972, it was converted to a freighter and went to Emery in 1999

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Continental DC-10-10 #4 KCF
This card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu features N-68046, delivered to Continental in 1973, and serving until WFU and stored in 1999. A rare Sun Greeting Card issue

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Continental DC-10-30 #1
A Continental issue of the DC-10-30 landing

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Continental DC-10-30 #2
An oversized issue promoting Continental service to Europe. I flew their DC-10s to Europe a number of times, always outstanding.

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Continental DC-10-30 #3
This splendid Continental issue features N-12061, delivered new in 1980, it served until 1999, when it was leased to Hawaiian.  WFU in 2001

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Continental DC-10-30 #4
A very similar Continental issue.

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Continental DC-10-30 #5
An unusual later issue from Continental Cargo, announcing Birmingham to Newark daily service. N-76073 was originally a PIA airliner, later serving with CP Air and VASP before arriving at Continental in 1993. WFU by 2000.

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Continental DC-10-30 #6
A nice Christmas greeting card

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Continental DC-10-30 #7
An absolutely iconic issue of Continental's DC-10

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Delta DC-10-10
With Lockheed's Tristar program floundering, Delta decided to buy 5 DC-10s to serve until their Tristars could be delivered. They were sold to United before delivery, and leased back until the Tristars arrived. they served from late 1973 to May 1975. Aircraft shown is N-605DA, on an Aviation World issue

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Eastern DC-10-30 #1
For proposed Trans Atlantic service, Eastern needed an aircraft capable of non stop flights. The DC-10 fit the bill, and Eastern acquired 3 from Alitalia. The services weren't profitable and the DC-10s ultimately went to Continental. Card is an Eastern issue

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Eastern DC-10-30 #2
A second, similar Eastern issue

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Eastern DC-10-30 #3 KCF
A Frontier Productions issue featuring the Eastern DC-10-30. Image shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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Federal Express DC-10-10CF #2 KCF
FedEx issue in Spanish, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu

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Federal Express DC-10-10CF
An Aviation World issue of N-68055, a DC-10-10F acquired from Continental in 1980. In 1996 an in flight fire led to the destruction of the aircraft

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Federal Express DC-10-30F #1
A splendid Fliteline issue of N-306FE, delivered to FedEx in Jan. 1986. Served until December 2022

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Federal Express DC-10-30F #2
A great Buchair issue of FedEx N306-FE at take off.  Delivered in January 1986 it served until 2022.

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Hawaii Express DC-10-10
This beautiful DC-10 was operated by the short lived Hawaii Express. in 1983 and 84. Originaly a Western aircraft, it later served with Arrow air, and finally with American in 1986. Bought by FedEx in 1999.
Card is an Amsterdam Airport issue,  really!


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Hawaiian DC-10-10 #1
This World Collector's Cards issue features Hawaiian's DC-10-10 N-146 AA, an airliner that really got around. Delivered new to National in 1971, became a Pan American airliner with the merger, sold to American in 1984, leased to Hawaiian in 1994, and acquired by FedEx in 1996. B/U in 2002

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Hawaiian DC-10-10 #2KCF
A nice card from a Hawaiian set, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.

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LAN Chile DC-10-30 #2
A LAN Chile issue featuring Easter Island

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Lan Chile DC-10-30 #3

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LAN Chile DC-10-30 #1
NOT A POSTCARD, but a nice view of Lan Chile's DC-10-30

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Mexicana DC-10-15 #1
The beautiful Mexican issue of their DC-10-15

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Mexicana DC-10-15 #2
A great view of the Mexicana's DC-10 N-1003W on an Editions PI issue

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Mexicana DC-10-15 #4 MDS
A great landing view of Mexicana's DC-10 shared by Mario DaSilva

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Mexicana DC-10-15 #5 MDS
An outstanding postcard view of Mexicana's N-1003W, Delivered in December of 1981, it went to Sun Country in 1995
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National DC-10-10 #1
The first National issued DC-10.

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National DC-10-10 #3
A great Continental Card issue of National's N60NA, delivered in November of 1971. Became part of Pan American in 1980, and sold to American in 1984. Like many others, bought by Federal Express for parts in 1999

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National DC-10-10 #2
An excellent National issue of N60NA in flight

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National DC-10-10 #4
A Dexter Press issue, also of N-60NA

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National DC-10-10 #5 KCF
This unusual black & White issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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National DC-10-30 #1 MDS
A rare postcard view of National's DC-10 shared by Mario DaSilva

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Northwest DC-10-30 #1
A splendid OKC issue of Northwest's N-226NW, a DC-10-30 acquired from Swissair in 1992. Delivered new to Swissair in March of 1980

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Northwest DC-10-30 #2
A nice DC-10 view from their collector card set

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Northwest DC-10-40 #1
Northwest issue, blank back

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Northwest DC-10-40 #2
A great in flight view of the DC-10-40, Little Accent issue

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Northwest DC-10-30 #3
An Editions P I Issue of Northwest's DC-10, N-149US

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Northwest DC-10-40 #3
An Editions PI issue featuring N-149US, in later colors. Delivered new in June of 1973, WFU in 2002, broken up

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Northwest DC-10-40 #4
One of the great oversized Northwest issues, featuring N-143US in flight. Delivered new in 1972, it was sold to Boeing in May of 1984, and resold to Jet 24.

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Northwest DC-10-40 #5
N-161US is featured on this oversized card. Delivered in September 1974, it served until 2002

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Northwest DC-10-40 #6
A Nippon Beauty Color issue

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Northwest DC-10-40 #7
A great oversized view of N-149US, delivered in September 1973, retired in July 2002.

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Northwest DC-10-40 #8
Another nice oversized card

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Northwest DC-10-40 #9
A great Buchair issue.

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Northwest DC-10-40 #10
50th Anniversary oversized card featuring N-142 US.  Delivered in 1972, it was destroyed by a fire at ORD in 1986

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Northwest DC-10-40 #11TH
A great Global Pictorial issue shared by Terry Hale. The first of Northwest's P&W powered DC-10-40s, it served for 39 years, WFU in 2002

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Northwest DC-10-40 #12
Another of Northwest's oversized cards, featuring the DC-10

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Northwest DC-10-40 #13
A great view of the DC-10 on one of Northwest's collector cards

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ONA DC-10-30 #1
A splendid ONA issue of N-133F.  delivered in 1977, I flew the plane when it was brand new to Gatwick. The DC-10s seemed to be cursed, as three were destroyed by fire, and one was destroyed in an aborted take off.

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ONA DC-10-30 #2
Another great view of N1033F in flight, on an ONA issue

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Orbis DC-10-10 #1
A great Orbis issue of their flying Hospital DC-10

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Orbis DC-10-10 #2
A beautiful in flight view of the Orbis DC-10, N-220AU. Originally an American aircraft, it went to Orbis in 1991. Retired in 2016 and now at Pima Air & Space Museum

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Orbis DC-10-10 #3 KCF
A nice view shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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Pan Am DC-10-10 #2
This outstanding WGA issue features the ex National Airlines DC-10 N69NA. The Clipper Starlight operated for 3 years and was sold to American in 1983. Acquired by Omni Air in 1997 and was converted to a Tanker in 2003.

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Sun Country DC-10-15 1
An unusual Sun Country issue featuring N-152SY. Originally delivered to Mexicana in 1981, later flew for Aero Peru, and acquired by Sun Country in January 1995. Broken up in 2004

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Sun Country DC-10-40 1
An outstanding oversized Sun Country issue featuring N-144JC, leased from Northwest in 1986, operating for 5 years. Returned to Northwest in 1991 and served until 2002

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Trans International DC-10-30 #1
T I A acquired their first DC-10 in April of 1973. N-101 TV served for 9 years, and went to FedEx. in 2010 it was converted into an Orbis flying hospital

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Trans International DC-10-30 #2
Another great view of the DC-10-30 on a T I A issue

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Trans International DC-10-30 #3
A wonderful ramp view of the DC-10 on an unidentified Polish (I believe) issue

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United DC-10-10 #1
The most common United issue, featuring their DC-10, introduced in 1971.

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United DC-10-10 #2
An IAWP Historical issue, featuring United's N-1801U, their first DC-10. It served until 1994, and went to FedEx

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United DC-10-10 #9
Another great view of 1801U on a Continental Card issue.

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United DC-10-10 #3
A special souvenir card, handed out on board with spaces for flight information on back

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United DC-10-10 #4
A great Dexter issue, featuring N-1806U in flight. Delivered in December 1971, it served until 1994, and also went to Fedex, WFU in Dec. 2013

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United DC-10-10 #5
FRom a United oversized set

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United DC-10-10 #6
From a United collector set

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United DC-10-10 #7
Similar but not identical to previous card

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United DC-10-10 #8 TH
A rare issue from Portertown products, kindly shared by Terry Hale.

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United DC-10-10 #10 KCF
A great International issue featuring United's DC-10. By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu

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Varig DC-10-30 #1
Varig received their first DC-10-30s in 1974, ultimately operating 15 different aircraft. This beauty is PP-VMB, delivered in June of 1974. It operated until 1998

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Varig DC-10-30 #2
This beauty is PP-VMA on a Varig issue. It too operated until 1999.

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Varig DC-10-30 #3
Another great Varig issue of PP-VMB

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Varig DC-10-30 #4
Delivered in 1975, it was acquired by Canadian Airlines in March of 1998. WFU in 2001

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Varig DC-10-30 #6
An interesting choice for an over-length Varig issue

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Varig DC-10-30 #5
A later Varig issue

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Varig DC-10-30 #7
A later Varig issue

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Varig DC-10-30 #8
The first of two identical images

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Varig DC-10-30 #9 KCF
The previous image with English Text

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Wardair DC-10-30 #1
The first Wardair issue of their new DC-10 in flight

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Wardair DC-10-30 #2
Another Wardair issue of their DC-10

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Wardair DC-10-30 #3
A beautiful Wardair in flight view of the DC-10-30. The airline operated 3 new DC-10s, delivered in 1978. By 1988 they had been sold to other operators

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Wardair DC-10-30 #4
A final Wardair issue, featuring flights to Hawaii

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Western DC-10-10 #1
This Dexter Press issue is logoed like a Western issue. It features N-901WA, delivered in April of 1973, it was sold to American in 1985, and like many others, went to FedEx in 1999

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Western DC-10-10 #2
The splendid Western issue of N-901WA

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Western DC-10-10 #3
The large oversized cutaway view of Western's DC-10-10

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Western DC-10-10 #4KCF
A splendid, but unidentified postcard featuring Western's DC-10. Shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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Western DC-10-10 #5 KCF
Another great view from the previous unidentified publisher

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Western DC-10-10 #6 KCF
This gem is a Frontier Productions issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu

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World DC-10-30 #1
The first World issue of their DC-10-30, first delivered in 1979

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World DC-10-30 #2
This beautiful World issue features N-103WA, Delivered in March of 1978, it was sold to United in 1986. WFU in 2001, it went to Cielos del Peru in 2005

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World DC-10-30 #3
World operated 49 different DC-10s. This one, delivered new in 1980, was later leased out to a number of airlines, but finished its service with FedEx in January 2023

 
   
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