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Philippine Beech 18
The airline, like so many others was launched with Beech 18 aircraft. Featured on this Philippine historical image is NPC-56, the prototype 18S model, used as a demonstrator in 1939, and sold to Olsen Drilling of Tulsa.
It was later sold to Philippine Airlines in April 1941, and operated until impressed by the military in December. Later shot down by a Japanese Zero in January of 1942, after carrying groups of P-40 pilots
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Philippine Beech 17R
This Beech 17R (NPC 28) carried a pilot and 4 passengers, and was used for charter and utility flights. It was destroyed on the ground at Paracale in December 1948.
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Philippine DC-3 #1
Philippine Airlines resumed operations on Feb. 14, 1946 with 5 surplus DC-3s. The DC-3s were able to serve some fairly primitive airports, and also flew stage lengths as long as 3 1/2 hours from Manila to Davao. Shown is PI-C14 which operated for Philippine until April 1948, when it crashed on landing at Jolo Airport.
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Philippine DC-4 #1
The arrival of DC-4s took Philippine across the Pacific in 1946, and to Europe in 1947. The DC-4s played a major role for the airline for many years, even adding 2 ex Japan aircraft as late as 1964. Equipped with as few as 40 seats up to a 73 seat configuration, the DC-4s served until 1968.
Shown on this historical issue is PI-C232, I can't identify but suspect it is an Ex Taloa aircraft
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Philippine Fleet
The earliest Philippine issue I have found features somewhat crude art work representing destinations, a DC-3 and DC-4.
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Philippine Noorduyn C-64 Norseman
The Norseman aircraft came to Philippine with the acquisition of the old Far Eastern Air Transport in 1947. They were used on charter flights carrying 10 passengers until phased out in 1955.
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Philippine DC-6 #7
The year 1948 saw the arrival of new DC-6s, replacing DC-4s on the long intercontinental routes. Five of the early model DC-6s were added that year. Image from the Philippine historical series
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Philippine DC-6 #1
The new DC-6s were introduced in May of 1948, (Philippines' first actually new airliner) adding state of the art sleeper services to Trans Pacific routes. Shown on this PAL issue is PI-C294, delivered in October 1949, but written off at Rome Ciampino in January of 1954.
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Philippine DC-6 #5
This Philippine issue features one of the DC-6s at Honolulu airport
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Philippine DC-6 #3
The previous image also used as an oversized postcard.
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Philippine DC-6 #2
This jumbo oversized Philippine issue features P!-C290, which actually was the first DC-6 delivered. It served until April of 1954, when it was sold to Pan American for service on Mexicana routes.
During these years, the DC-6s were referred to as "Pacific Pacemakers" on advertising literature.
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Philippine DC-6 #4
I have to admit I like the bold lettering on the face of this version of the oversized card.
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Philippine DC-6 #6KCF
This very nice in flight view, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu features PI-C291, the 2nd DC-6 delivered. It lasted only 7 months before it was written off at Wake Island.
Card is a Reproduction Postcards issue.
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Philippine Route Map
This route map card from approximately 1950 shows Philippine's far reaching network at the time.
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Philippine DC-6B #3
The year 1952 saw the arrival of 2 new DC-6B aircraft. This image from the Philippine Historical set features PI-C 295 delivered on June 28 of that year.
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Philippine DC-6B #2KCF
A very nice unidentified publisher card features PI-C295 In flight. The DC-6Bs operated only 2 years before sale to UAT and Aigle Azur in France. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Philippine DC-6B #1KCF
Another unidentified Publisher issue offers a different perspective of "Magellan's Cross" as the airliner was christened.
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Philippine Convair 340 #1
A rare unidentified postcard featuring PI-C340, the first of an order for 6 Convair 340s placed by the Airline.
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Philippine Convair 340 #2
This image of the Convair 340 shows proposed PI-C 342, which ultimately went to North Central.
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Philippine Hiller H-12
In an effort to provide service to locations without an airport, three Hiller H-12 helicopters were acquired in 1954 which could be chartered to remote locations. Its 2 passenger capability really limited its usefulness, and the experiment ceased in 1956.
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Philippine DHC-3 Otter
In the quest to serve remote airports, Philippine opted to acquire 6 DeHavilland DHC-3 Otters which could, in fact, serve primitive air fields. The fleet served 17 different towns until 1962. Essentially, the fleet was retired by attrition, as 4 of the 6 aircraft were written off in crashes. Shown on this Philippine historical issue however, is PI-C54, which served until 1962, went to Canada and finished its career 49 years later with Air Tindi
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Philippine Twin Pioneer
The Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer was acquired as a replacement for the Otters. But The fleet of 5 Pioneers served only until 1961, when sold to Continental Air Services, a CIA operation in Laos.
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Philippine Viscount 700
In 1957, Philippine joined the jet age with a fleet of 4 Viscount 700s. PI-C770 was the first delivered in May of 1957. First flights were to Hong Kong, with later domestic destinations including Cebu, Davao, Bacolod and Zamboanga. After 10 years, the remaining 3 were sold to Falcon Air of Sweden.
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Philippine Viscount 700 Interior #1 W
This rare Philippine issue from 1957 showing passengers in flight on the Viscount is near the top of my want list
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Philippine F-27 #1
As airports improved, a more practical DC-3 replacement was the 44 passenger turbo-prop F-27. The first 2 were acquired in 1960, but ultimately 14 joined the fleet.
In 1971, most were sold to the Philippine Air Force
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Philippine DC-8-50 #4
The year 1962 brought the intercontinental DC-8-53 to Philippine. PI-C801 was actually delivered to KLM, but leased to Philippine on April 27, of that year.
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Philippine DC-8-50 #5KCF
The first DC-8 was christened "Sampaguita", the national flower of the Philippines. This beautiful card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu was the first Philippine issued DC-8.
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Philippine DC-8-50 #1
A nice postcard view of PI-C801 on a Dexempo issue. The airliner stayed with Philippine until wfu. Ultimately broken up in 1987
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Philippine DC-8-50 #2KCF
This impressive Planespeaker issue shows 801 in its delivery (KLM) registration. Card also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine DC-8-50 #3KCF
This nice in flight view shows PI-C803, which was delivered new to Philippine in 1968. It operated until written off in a landing accident at Haneda airport in 1977. An Aviation Postcards issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine BAC-111-400 #1
In May of 1966 the BAC-11 was introduced on Philippine domestic and regional routes, essentially replacing the Viscounts. First domestic airports to receive jet service were Mactan, Bacolod, and Iloilo. Only 5 400 models were acquired.
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Philippine BAC-111-400 #2 KCF
A very nice postcard view of PI-C1131, the 2nd BAC-111 delivered to Philippine. The airliner entered service in September of 1966, and sadly was written off 3 years later on approach to Manila.
Card is a "Planespeaker" issue kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine HS-748 #2
The Hawker Siddeley 748 was an ideal addition to Philippine's fleet, combining good capacity with short field performance. Deliveries began in 1967, with the first of 12 new aircraft. Ultimately 9 more used 748s were added to the fleet.
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Philippine HS-748 #1w
This excellent Hawker Siddely issue from my want list features PI-C1018, delivered in January of 1968. Philippine operated it for 5 years before sale to Bradley Air Services (First Air), where it operated until 2007.
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Philippine BAC-111`-500 #3
The first 500 model BAC-111 arrived at Philippine in October, 1971. Its superior performance and capacity essentially obsoleted the 400s. Five new and 8 additional used aircraft filled out the fleet.
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Philippine BAC-111-500 #1
This beautiful oversized BAC issue features PI-C1171, delivered in October of 1971.
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Philippine BAC-111-500 #2
The same view was issued by Philippine, without the BAC-111 lettering. This aircraft served for 19 years before WFU
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Philippine BAC-111-500 #4 KCF
A final uncommon Japanese publisher card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, features PI-C1171 in flight. Delivered in October of 1971, the airliner served nearly 20 years, wfu in July 1990.
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Philippine DC-8-63 #1
Philippine ordered 2 DC-8-63s to facilitate the growth on Trans Pacific routes. They were ultimately delivered to KLM, and leased to Philippine until delivery of new DC-10-30s
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Philippine DC-8-63 #2
This beautiful APC issue features PH-DEL, leased to Philippine in April 1973. It was returned to KLM in May, 1975.
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Philippine DC-8-63 #3 KCF
An outstanding view of the DC-8-63 is this Aviation Views issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. The airliner later was sold to Airborne Express, and operated as a freighter for nearly 10 years.
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Philippine YS-11
In February, 1974, PAL took over the operations of Philippine domestic operator Filipinas Orient which included 4 YS-11 Aircraft. Subsequently, Philippine acquired 8 more of the airliners, mostly from Korean Air. The YS-11's 60 passenger capacity fit well in PAL's domestic system, and they served until 1985.
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Philippine DC-10-30 #1
The first of 6 DC-10-30s arrived at Philippine in June of 1974 on lease from KLM. Their first New DC-10, RP-C2003, was not delivered until May of 1976. The DC-10s were returned or sold by 1985.
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Philippine DC-10-30 #2
A nice Aviation World Issue, of PH-DTI, delivered in 1974, and operated for 10 years.
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Philippine 727-200
Philippine's first 727-200 was acquired on July 15, of 1979, to initiate services to China. Shown on this Philippine historical issue is N725RW, leased from Hughes Airwest. The 139 seat 727s also served domestic destinations Cebu and Davao as well as their other regional routes. The last 727 operations were in 1984
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Philippine A-300 B-4 #1
Later in 1979, the first of Philippine's 5 new A-300s was delivered. Later acquisitions brought their Airbus fleet to 13.
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Philippine A-300 B-4 #2
This Philippine issue features the A-300 B-4 in flight. Most of the A-300s were phased out by 1999.
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Philippine 747-200 #8
The first of PAL's fleet of 747s arrived on Christmas eve of 1979. As many as 21 747s made up Philippines now global fleet. Shown on this historical issue is N742PR, the 2nd 747 delivered.
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Philippine 747-200 #1
Probably a pre delivery card, the first I received from Philippine, showing a 747-200 in flight.
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Philippine 747-200 #7 KCF
An uncommon early Philippine issue of N742 PR in flight, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine 747-200 #2
The 2nd 747 card I received, also shows 747-2F6B N-742PR in flight. The airliner served Philippine's global routes for 18 years, and was then converted to a freighter for Atlas.
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Philippine 747-200 #3
This PAL issue likely features the same aircraft.
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Philippine 747-200 #4 KCF
Another nice view of the 747, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine 747-200 #5 KCF
This attractive Philippine issue featuring an unidentified 747 also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine 747-200 #6 KCF
A final oversized card, promoting first class beds on Trans Pacific flights. Also by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine SD-360
In April of 1987, Philippine added the Shorts 360 "Sunriser" to its domestic fleet, serving mostly in the Visayas and Mindinao. Ultimately 8 were operated. They began to return some leased aircraft in 1992, but operations continued through 1997.
EI-BTO shown on this Buchair issue operated from 1987-1994, later serving with Flying Enterprise and Loganair.
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Philippine F-50 #1
On August 19, of 1988, Philippine acquired the first 2 of a fleet of 10 new Fokker F-50s. PH-PRA, shown on this Skyliner issue, served for 10 years before acquisition by Skyways Express of Sweden. The F-50s served until 1999.
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Philippine 747-400 #1 PKC
In 1993 the first 747-4F6s were delivered to PAL. The 400s served Philippines major routes for 21 years. This greeting from PAL's Japanese office was kindly shared by P K Chai
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Philippine MD-11
This spectacular Postcard issue shows one of three MD-11s leased by Philippine in 1996. N278WA was the second MD-11 acquired. They were in service only 2 years.
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Philippine A -320 #1 KCF
In 1997, Philippine acquired their first 4 A-320s for regional services. They would eventually add 19 more through a 2005 order for 9, and additional leased aircraft. The card is an Airbus issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine 777-300 #1 KCF
The first 777-300s joined PAL's fleet in 2009. Ten have been acquired, and they are currently serving trans Continental routes.
Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Philippine 777-300 #1a PKC
The previious image was also used on this 2013 Greeting card issued by their Japan offices, and shared by PK Chai
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Philippine 777-300 #2 PKC
One additional greeting card featuring the 777-300, also kindly shared by PK Chai.
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Philippine A-330-300 #1KCF
PAL really committed to the A-330, taking delivery of 8 new GE powered 330s in 1997 and 1998. Followed up with 8 more Rolls Royce Trent powered aircraft in 2013-2014. The original group was retired in 2014 and is now broken up. Two of the later aircraft are still active.
Card is an Airbus issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
I couldn't Identify the particular aircraft shown.
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Philippine A-330-300 #2PKC
The A-330 is also featured on this rare New Year's Greeting card, issued in Japan , and kindly shared by P K Chai
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Philippine DHC-8-400 KCF
A fleet of DHC-8-400s are operating on behalf of Philippine by PAL Express, once identified as Air Philippines. The fleet of 9 DHC-8s has been serving PAL since 2013.
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Philippine Airbus fleet KCF
This excellent but unidentified publisher card shows Philippines' most current Airbus Aircraft. The A-321s introduced in 2013 have become the main aircraft in the Philippine fleet, with 30 new aircraft acquired, and 23 still active. Some 330s are still operating. They have since added 2 A-350s to the fleet. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
"John, the bottom aircraft is..."
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