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Varig DeHavilland Dragon Rapide
This Varig photo shows a restored DeHavilland Dragon, now at the Museo Aeroespacial
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Varig DC-3
Although Varig operated the L-10 Electra, the DC-3 launched most of the early scheduled air service for Varig, as well as international flights. Twenty-one were operated, the first of which was PP VAW, shown on this Varig photo.
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Varig DC-3 Collector Card
This rare Varig issued collector card also shows a representation of PP VAW. It operated from 1945 to 1969
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Varig C-46
By 1950, the first C-46s began to arrive, which began additional international operations. PP VCM, shown on this Varig photo, was bought in 1953, and operated until 1970.
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Varig Convair 240 Collector Card
In 1954 Varig received the first of 13 Ex Pan American Convair 240s. The 240s served Varig until most were retired in 1970.
Card is a rare Varig collector card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Varig L-1049G Constellation #1
In 1955 Varig took delivery of their first L-1049 G Constellation. The Super G's opened Varig's flights to New York on July 28, 1955. Card is a mint airline issue,
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Varig L-1049G Constellation #1a KCF
The 1st L1049 card was also issued with a border, as shown on this card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu. It illustrates PP VDC, which operated until 1964.
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Varig L-1049G Constellation #2
This less common Varig issue shows PP VDA, the 1st 1049 delivered, in flight. Sadly, this beauty was ditched in the Atlantic in August of 1957.
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Varig L-1049G Constellation #3
This beautiful Varig issue shows PP VDF in flight, delivered in 1957, radar equipped. Varig's cabin service on the Super G's was recognized as the World's best, and most elegant.
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Varig L-1049G Constellation #4
A stunning view of PP VDF on a less common Varig Issue. It served Varig until 1967, and spent the rest of its time with Air Trans Africa.
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Varig L-1049G Collector Card
This Varig issued collector card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, represents PP VDE, delivered in November 1957. It operated for 10 years and was broken up.
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Varig L-1049 Constellation
Although this Varig photo describes it as a Super G, it is in fact PP YSH, an ex REAL 1049H model. It operated for Varig until 1969
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Varig Caravelle 3 #2
Varig joined the jet age in 1959, ordering three Caravelle 3 airliners. This was the first Caravelle card issued by Varig.
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Varig Caravelle 3 #1
The Caravelles only operated until 1964, but they actually initiated jet service to the US. Card is a Varig issue.
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Varig Caravelle
This Varig photo shows PP VJC, delivered to Varig in September 1959. It operated until sold to Air VietNam in 1964.
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Varig Caravelle Collector Card
A final view of PP VJC on a Varig issued collector card, part of a rare set shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Varig 707-420 #3
The first Varig 707-431 was delivered in June of 1960. This somewhat exaggerated art card was, I believe, the first 707 card issued.
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Varig 707-420 #1
A very nice in flight card of PP VJA, which served Varig from 1960 to 1979.
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Varig 707-420 #2
Another nice Varig issue featuring PP VJA. Varig actually only operated three of the Rolls Royce powered 707s.
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Varig 707-420 #4
One final Varig issue of PP VJA. Not as common as the previous cards.
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Varig Electra #2
Varig began adding ex American Airlines Electras in 1962. This nice Varig issue shows PP VJN at Santos DuMont Airport, with the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain in view.
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Varig Electra #3
The Electras were ideal for the "Ponte Aerea" shuttle from Rio to Sao Paulo. This vintage Travel Cards Issue features PP VLC on approach to Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo. This Electra, built in 1959, operated until 1993
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Varig Electra Collector card
This Varig issued collector card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, shows a representation of PP VJM, which was once the Flagship Washington with American. It was the first Electra delivered to Varig in August of 1962, And is now preserved at the Museu Aeroespacial.
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Varig Electra #1
I couldn't leave out this splendid Mary Jayne's issue of Electra PP VJW, delivered to Varig in November of 1967. It operated for 25 years.
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Varig Convair 990 #2
After the acquisition of REAL in August of 1961, Varig reaffirmed the order for three new Convair 990s for delivery in 1963. This nice Varig issue was their only card of the 990.
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Varig Convair 990
This Varig photo provides an excellent view of PP VJG, delivered on March 1, 1963. It operated for 8 years and went on to serve Modern Air and Denver Ports of Call.
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Varig DC-8-30
The 1965 acquisition of Panair Do Brasil resulted in the addition of DC-8-33s to Varig's fleet. This Movifoto issue shows PP PDS, originally delivered to Panair in 1961.
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VARIG DC-8-30 #2
Another nice view of PP PDS, on a Movifoto issue. It served Varig for 13 years, and was sold toAmerican Jet Industries. The airliner reappeared in Miami 12 years later as a freighter flying for LAC of Colombia.
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Varig 707-320C #1
Varig received their first 707-341C aircraft on December 28, 1966. Shown on this vintage Beringer and Pampaluchi issue is PP VJT, the 3rd 707-341C delivered to the airline.
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Varig 707-320C #2
An excellent Varig issue of PP VJT in flight. It operated until June of 1981, when it was written off in a landing accident at Manaus.
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Varig 707-320C #2A
The previous card was also issued without titles on the face.
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Varig 707-320C #5 KCF
Another nice view of PP VJT in flight, with blank back, believed to be Varig issue.
"Card by courtesy of Kuo-Chin..."
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Varig 707-320C #4
The 320Cs operated as cargo aircraft, as illustrated on this Manche issue. PP VLM was originally delivered to Continental in 1968, and was acquired by Varig in 1972, operating for 15 years. It last flew with Angola Air Charter.
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Varig HS-748
The impending retirement of Varig's Convair 240s resulted in the acquisition of a fleet of 10 new HS-748 aircraft, as seen on this Varig issue. Most of the 748s were sold to Bouraq in the mid 1970s.
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Varig 727-100 #1
Varig joined the 727 club in 1970, taking delivery of 4 new 727-41s in October. Shown on this excellent Varig issue is PP VLD, the 2nd 727 delivered.
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Varig 727-100 #3
This splendid oversized Varig issue also features PP VLD, which operated for Varig for 36 years. Ultimately, Varig operated 12 727s.
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Varig 727-100 #2
Another nice view of a 727 on this Natal Airport card, published by Brasil Turistico. Shown is PP VLF, delivered to Varig in October of 1970. In 1994, it was sold to AeroRepublica of Colombia.
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Varig DC-10-30 #2
Varig began acquiring a fleet of 12 DC-10-30s in 1974. Shown on this Varig issue is PP VMA, the first, delivered on May 29, of that year. After 25 years of service, it was sold to AVENSA.
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Varig DC-10-30 #1
This excellent Varig issue, shows PP VMB delivered several weeks later. It also went to AVENSA in 1998.
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Varig DC-10-30 #3
Another excellent Varig issue featuring PP VMB.
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Varig DC-10-30 #6
An unusual backlit dusk view of PP VMB (I believe), on an odd sized over length Varig Issue
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Varig DC-10-30 #8
A very nice Varig issue, showing the DC-10 with an interior view included.
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Varig DC-10-30 #9 KCF
This similar card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, features a different top view. (Possibly pre delivery?)
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Varig DC-10-30 #4
A nice Varig issue of PP VMD, wearing a special livery honoring Brazil's soccer team.
This aircraft was sold to Canadian Airlines in 1998, after serving Varig for 23 years.
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Varig DC-10-30 #5
The DC-10s served Varig's international routes for 25 years. This oversized Varig issue shows the DC-10-30 in the later livery with the fake registration PP VRG
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Varig DC-10-30 #7
Also a later issue, featuring PP VNA shown on the same background as the previous card
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Varig Cargo DC-10-30F
Although not a postcard, this leaflet shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, shows the DC-10-30 as operated by Varig Cargo
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Varig 737-200 #1
In October of 1974, Varig introduced the 737-241 to their system. Ten new 241s were delivered by June of 1975. Shown is PP VME, on a nice Varig issue.
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Varig 737-200 #2
A later Varig issue showing PP VME. Varig added additional 737s from other sources, including 6 acquired with the acquisition of Cruzeiro. The 737s were used extensively, operating into the 2000s. VMF, the 2nd 737 operated for Varig for 31 years.
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Varig 747-200 #1
Varig added the 747-200 to their international fleet, taking delivery of 3 new 747-200s in 1981.
This very nice Varig issue shows PP VNA, the first delivered.
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Varig 747-200 #2
The new Varig 747s were originally ordered by Libyan Arab Airlines, which ultimately couldn't take delivery. This Varig issue also shows PP VNA.
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Varig 747-200 #3
MY favorite Varig 747, however is this excellent over-length card issued by Manche in 1983.
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Varig A-300
The year 1981 also saw the introduction of the first of 2 A-300 B4s. PP VND, shown on this Michel Moskal issue operated for 9 years before sale to Air Jamaica.
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Varig A-300 B4
To my knowledge, Varig issued no A-300 cards. This, however, is a nice Varig photo of PP VND.
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Varig 747-300 #1
In 1985, Varig introduced the 747-341 to their fleet. This apparent pre delivery card shows a model with the fake registration PP VRG
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Varig 747-300 #2
However, this stunning Varig issue shows PP VOA in flight. It was their 3rd 300 model delivered in April of 1988.
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Varig 747-300 #4
This nice oversized Varig issue shows an unidentified 300 in flight. Varig operated 5 of the 300 models. In 2000 they were returned to International Lease Finance.
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Varig 747-300 #5
This final Varig issue features PP VNH, a combi with Side cargo door that was the first 300 received. It went to Atlas Air Cargo in 2000.
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Varig 767-200 #1
In 1986, Varig leased 2 ex Braathens 767-200s, awaiting delivery of 6 new 241 models. Featured on this excellent Varig issue is PP VNL, one of the Braathens aircraft. It operated only a year before going to Britannia.
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VARIG 767-200 #2
This later Varig issue features a beautiful in flight view of PP VNQ,their last 767-200, delivered in July 1987. In 2003 it went to TAMPA after conversion to a freighter.
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Varig 767-200 #3
This oversized card features the 767-200 in a special livery for the Brazilian Soccer team.
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Varig 737-300 #1
In 1987, Varig began taking delivery of the 737-300, which was to become the workhorse of their fleet. PP VNX, shown on this excellent Varig issue was delivered in November of 1987, and operated a little over 20 years.
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Varig 737-300 #2
This oversized Varig issue shows a 300 model with the generic (fake)registration PP VRG. Ultimately Varig operated 47 different 737-300s.
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Varig 737-300 #3
This nice Varig issue shows PP VPA, a 341 model delivered in May of 1992. In 2005 it went to Bulgaria Air where it operated until 2015.
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Varig 767-300
In December 1989, Varig received their first 767-341. This Varig issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu shows a Varig 767-300 with the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain in the background. Sadly, it is the only Varig issue showing the aircraft. They operated until the shutdown in 2006.
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Varig MD-11 #5
The first MD-11 arrived at Varig in November, 1991. This Japanese office issue used the generic McDonnel Douglas image used for a number of different airlines.
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Varig MD-11 #1
This excellent Varig issue features PP VOP, the first MD-11 delivered. It operated until 2000, when it was converted to a freighter for Gemini Air Cargo
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Varig MD-11 #2
This later Varig issued MD-11 features the airliner superimposed on a background previously used on later DC-10 cards as well 3 other MD-11s.
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Varig MD-11 #4
A nice oversized card of the MD-11 in later Varig colors. Varig ultimately operated 26 MD-11s, including those acquired with the addition of VASP.
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Varig MD-11 #3
An oversized Varig issue featuring the Special livery for Selecao Brasileira de Futebol
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Varig MD-11 #7 KCF
The previous aircraft shown on a standard sized Varig issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Varig MD-11 #8 MDS
This rare oversized Varig issue was kindly shared by Mario Da Silva.
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Varig MD-11 #6 KCF
One final view of the Varig MD-11 on a German publisher card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Varig 747-400 #1
The fabulous 747-441 joined Varig's fleet in June of 1992. Its service was in fact, brief, as the 3 aircraft were returned to ILFC in 1994. Card is an Editions Guy issue.
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Varig 747-400 #2 MDS
This rare Varig issue from their Japanese office shows PP VPG in flight, the only Varig issue of the 747-400. Card kindly shared by Mario Da Silva.
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Varig 777-200
In 2001 Varig began adding 777-200 airliners. As many as 8 were acquired, but financial collapse was imminent. The 777s were returned in 2006.
This outstanding postcard view of PP VRA, Varig's 1st new 777 is a Skyward issue. The first 2 777s were Christened Otto Meyer and Ruben Berta, in memory of the men who created Varig and carried it to world-wide prominence
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Varig 75 3
Varig issued a variety of 75th anniversary cards which were on the boxes of in flight meals. This grouping, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu did not have postcard backs. The 1988 postmarks are a mystery.
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Varig 75 1
A nice view of a DC-3 cargo aircraft loading.
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Varig 75 2
this image is of DC-3 PP VBK, a passenger aircraft. It was delivered to Varig by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in 1948. In 1956 it went to the Paraguayan Air Force.
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Varig 75 4
Varig's first stewardesses were introduced on Super G flights. Prior to the introduction of the Super G, Varig's flight attendants were all male.
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Varig 75 5
Upon the introduction of the Super G's, Varig's commitment to passenger service was second to none.
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Varig 75 6
This 75th Anniversary issue features Electra PP VLA, an ex Northwest Electra which served Varig for 22 years.
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Varig 75 7
This series of historical cards which refer to the "Express meals" they contained, seem to focus on the earliest days of Varig's history. These, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, are in fact post cards.
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Varig Anniversary 8
A third set of historical cards, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, also came from Expess meal boxes, but did not have postcard backs. This is a reissue of the previous stewardess card.
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Varig Anniversary 1
The Dornier Merkur was the 2nd aircraft operated by Varig. staffed by 1 pilot and 1 mechanic, it could carry 9 passengers.
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Varig Anniversary 7
A former Lufthansa Me 20 arrived at Varig in 1937. It carried 10 passengers and operated until it crashed on 7 March 1948. It was the last Me 20 in existence.
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Varig Anniversary 2
By the end of the 1930s the JU-52 was the "jumbo" of their fleet, seating 21 passengers.
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Varig Anniversary 3
This historical card features one of their Convair 240s, an aircraft that was instrumental in developing Varig's domestic network.
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Varig Anniversary 4
A nice perspective of the 1049 G with wingtip tanks.
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Varig Anniversary 5
This image features PP VDA, Varig's first 1049G, after it was equipped with radar.
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Varig Anniversary 6
The last of this group features two stewardesses by their Electra aircraft.
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Varig Schedule 1
A number of oversized cards were issued which included partial schedules , generally between a pair of cities. This group of cards also shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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