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John Schmidt (dc8schmidt@twc.com) | Home > Browse:The Fabulous DC-10 Europe, Africa, AsiaThe Fabulous DC-10 Pt 1 The AmericasRemembering Trans Brasil July 2024Canadian Pacific in Postcards June 2024Remembering Dan Air May, 2024A Postcard history of Ansett. April 2024The SE-210 Caravelle Part 1 Air France Remembering the IL-62 Feb. 2024The Route of The Stars Jan 2024Remembering Mexicana 12/ 2023Postcard treasures from Japan Nov 2023Revisiting the Jaeger Cards. 10/23The Golden Falcons of Gulf Air 9/23 The "Mystery" (Peter Black) issues 8/23A Look at Southwest Airlines July 2023Remembering the Pocket Rocket (BAC-111)Amphibious Airliners. May, 2023California's Airlines. April 2023The Last of the Great Douglas Airliners The Evolution of Icelandair Feb. 2023A look at Ethiopian Airlines 1/ 2023The Great Silver Fleet Pt. 2 Dec. 2022The GREAT silver Fleet. Pt 1. Nov. 2022The National Airlines of Central AmericaA Look at Aerolineas Argentinas 9/2022Remembering the Handley Page Herald 8/22Philippine Airlines. July 2022A look at Parcel Airlines May-June 22Taiwan's intercontinental Airline 4 /22The Regional Airlines of Taiwan Mar 2022Aer Lingus. February 2022Rare and Collectible pt 5. Jan. 2022Japan Air System December 2021Toa Airways, and its descendants 11/21Remembering Alitalia October, 2021The Airlines of Pakistan Sept. 2021Collecting the rare ones pt. 4Collecting the Rare ones Pt 3Collecting the rare ones pt 2 June 2021Collecting the Rare Ones Pt. 1 May 2021DeHavilland’s Pioneering Commuters 4/21Alia The Royal Jordanian AirlineA Look at Corporate Airliners March 2021Remembering Air Afrique February 2021The Ultimate STOL DHC-7 January 2021A Postcard History of Hawaiian AirlinesRemembering Sabena Pt 2. Nov. 2020Remembering Sabena pt 1 Oct. 2020LOT 90 years and counting Sept 2020The Fairchild Turboprops August 2020The Elegant Vickers VC-10 July, 2020Remembering Varig 1927-2006Remembering South African AirwaysA Selection of Korean Air Cards 4-2020The Vickers Vanguard. March, 2020Post Deregulation startupsCelebrating the Super 80 jan. 2020Remembering Northeast December 2019Boeing's mighty mini, The 747 SP 11/2019The ATRs Part 2, October 2019The ATRS Part 1 Sept. 2019A Postcard History of Air India 8/2019The Accidental Airliner July 20191933, Birth Of The Modern Airliner 6/19The Jaeger Airliner Cards May 2019Remembering Northwest April 2019 Enell & Hoff Airliner Cards Mar 2019Airliners Nobody Wanted part 2 Feb 2019Airliners nobody wanted part 1 Jan/2019The Revolutionary Caravelle 12 / 2018Mystery cards, a numbered set 11/18Remembering Capital Airlines 10/18The Turboprop Convairs 9 / 2018Vintage Convair Props 8 / 2018The Embraer Jets July 2018Flying Colors - Braniff Airways 6 / 2018The Amazing Comets May 201860 years of Western airlines, April 2018Remembering TWA Mar. 2018A Look at Alaskan Airliners 2 / 2018Remembering the Avro/HS 748 1/2018Christmas & New Years Cards 12 / 2017Stratocruiser, Queen of the props 11-17The Commuters, pt 2 Oct 2017 The Rise of the Commuters Oct. 2017The Star-Crossed Martin Airliners 9 / 17The Vickers Issued Postcards. 8 / 2017The Convair Jets 7 / 2017The Canadian Regionals 6 / 2017Flying Boxes, The Shorts Airliners 5 /17The Supplemental Airlines 4/2017The Universal Airliner. 3 / 2017The Whispering Giant 2 / 2017The Skies of France Editions PI 1 / 17The Jumbo Postcards 12 / 16The Beechcraft Airliners 11/2016Pan American, The Flying Clippers 10/16The Fabulous Electras 9/2016Remembering Trans Australia 8/2016The Air Travel Clubs 7/2016The Super Great DC-8 6/2016The IAWP Historical Cards 5/2016Warbirds, The Mighty C-46 4/2016The Local Service Airlines 3/2016The Super Saabs 2/2016The 1st Intercontinental Airliner 1/2016The World of British Airliners 12/2015Airline Postcard Collection/
Remembering South African Airways The year was 1929, when Union Airways was formed, much like other pioneer airlines, as a mail carrier. By 1934 passenger services had been undertaken, but the airline was in distress.  The South African government took over the operation, adding Southwest Airways a year later, forming the South African Airways which operated until 1940. Following the war, service was restarted with a fleet of Lockheed Lodestars, and soon thereafter, the Avro York was temporarily used to provide an air service to England. By 1946, DC-4s were introduced, and the airline emerged as a modern international airline. A long history of excellence and professionalism followed, both domestically and internationally. But the political revolution that ended apartheid also gradually impacted the operations of South African, and today we most likely are about to witness the end of this great airline. Following is a post card history of  South African Airways. Album by John Schmidt. 1 - 155 of 155 Total. 4354 Visits.
1 South African JU-52s #3 KCF A splendid Junkers issue from 1934 showing the original South African fleet of JU-52s. "By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu" View Comments... 2 South African JU-52s #2 KCF This vintage German Publisher card, using the previous image, also shows the 3 original JU-52s in formation. "Card by courtesy of Kuo-Chin..." View Comments... 3 South African JU-52s #1 KCF A Bruno Hallsman issue of the first 2 South African JU-52s in 1934 4 South African JU-52 #1 KCF This rare Real Photographs issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, shows the fourth JU-52 received by South African. It's fate is unclear. 5 South African JU-52 #3 KCF A very nice Avimage issue of the restored JU-52 in flight. The original ZS AFA went to Varig in 1938 and was written off at Porto Alegre in 1942 "Card by courtesy of Kuo-Chin..." View Comments... 6 South African Lockheed Lodestar #1 KCF South African began receiving the new Lockheed Lodestars in 1940, but their entry into service was mostly delayed by the war. ZS ASJ, shown on this rare Real Photographs issue, was the first delivered. The Lodestars served until 1955, when a number of aircraft were sold to East African. "By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu." View Comments... 7 South African DC-4 #4 The post war South African Airways took delivery of 6 newly built DC-4s in 1946, the second of which is shown on this first of 5 SAA issues. 8 South African DC-4 #5a An outstanding image of ZS AUB in flight. 9 South African DC-4 #1 An iconic image of ZS AUB flying in front of Lion's Head Mountain. 10 South African DC-4 #2a An excellent South African issue of ZS AUB over Johannesburg. The airliner is restored in the later 1960s SAA livery. 11 South African DC-4 #3 A final view of ZS AUB on a SAA issue 12 South African DC-4 interior #1KCF An excellent South African issue, illustrating the DC-4's interior and cabin service. "Card by courtesy of Kuo-Chin..." View Comments... 13 South African DC-4 #7KCF Perhaps the most famous DC-4, ZS AUB was restored and remains  operational with South African Historic Flight. Card kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. 14 South African DC-4 #8KCF Another South African Historic Flight issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. 15 South African DC-4 #6KCF This splendid DC-4 was the last DC-4 delivered, on August 9, 1947. It, too is fully restored and operational. "Thanks to Kuo-Ching Fu for s..." View Comments... 16 South African DC-4 #9KCF Another excellent view of ZS BMH 17 South African DC-4 #10KCF A nice image which serves to remind one of SAA's original connection to South African Railroad 18 South African DC-4 #11KCF A spectacular view of the restored ZS AUB 19 South African DC-3 #2 KCF Although I've found no vintage cards of South African's DC-3s, the South African Historic Flight issues provide an excellent view of the airliner as it appeared in the 1940s. "Historic cards kindly shared..." View Comments... 20 South African DC-3 #1 KCF South African Historic Flight issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. 21 South African DC-3 #3 KCF This outstanding Avimage issue also shows the restored DC-3 in flight 22 South African Viking South African acquired 8 Vickers Vikings in 1947, which operated only until 1950, when sold to British European. This is a not a postcard 23 South African Constellation #1 In 1950, four new L-749 Constellations were acquired to handle services to Europe. Shown on this South African issue is ZS DBU, the 4th Constellation received. 24 South African Constellation #4GS An excellent South African issue of ZS DBR, South African's first Constellation, kindly shared by Greg Smith. 25 South African Constellation #3 A rare color card of South African's ZS DBR. All four of the Constellations ended their service with Ace Freighters of England. 26 South African Comet 1 KCF In 1952, the Comet I was introduced on South African's route to England, leased from BOAC,  the Comet flew until the break up of flight 201 over Stromboli in April, 1954. Card is a rare South African issue, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu. 27 South African DC-7B #1 February of 1956 brought the new DC-7B to South African's inter continental routes. This South African issue shows ZS DKE, the 2nd DC-7B in flight over Johannesburg. 28 South African DC-7B #2 This outstanding South African issue features ZS DKD, the first DC-7B delivered to South African on February 26, 1956. After 10 years of service it was sold to Transair of Sweden. 29 South African DC-7B #4KCF This rare over-length DC-7B card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu,  was used to promote travel on South African, rather than foreign carriers. 30 South African DC-7B #3MC This rare South African issue shared by Mike Charlton, shows ZS DKD in the later South African livery. A card at the top of my want list! 31 South African Ramp A nice South African issue, showing some of South African's active airliners in the late 1950s. 32 South African Viscount 800 #5 KCF This stunning Vickers issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, shows ZS CDT,  the first of 8 Viscount 800s operated by South African. After 14 years of service, this aircraft was sold to British Midland. 33 South African Viscount 800 #2 This A P C publications issue Provides a nice view of ZS CDT, deplaning passengers. 34 South African Viscount 800 #1 A South African issue showing the Viscount in flight over Capetown 35 South African Viscount 800 #3 A nice South African issue of a Viscount at Bloemfontein 36 South African Viscount 800 #4MC A very rare in flight view of the South African Viscount in it's 1960s livery, kindly shared by Mike Charlton. 37 South African 707-320 #2 In May of 1960, South African took delivery of their first 707-344. Various 707 models flew for South African for 20 years. The card is an early South African Issue. 38 South African 707-320 #1 The same image was cropped and rotated slightly to create this more appealing 707 card. 39 South African 707-320 #3 Another nice in flight SAA issue 40 South African 707-320 #4 An early South African issue showing ZS CKD, boarding passengers. 41 South African 707-320 #5 An outstanding in flight view of ZS CKD, the 2nd 707 received by SAA. It operated for South African until 1977, and ultimately finished its career with Hang Kong Vietnam in 1980. 42 South African 707-320 #6 Another stunning postcard view of a South African 707. 43 South African 707-320 #8 A classic South African issue, showing "Passengers arriving from Europe at Jan Smuts Airport" 44 South African 707-320 #9 This standard sized black and white view, presumably South African issue, has a blank back. 45 South African 707-320 #10 A very nice South African 707, issued in April, 1960, which has a very different back format 46 South African 707-320 #11 Another excellent SAA issue of their 707-344 at Jan Smuts Airport. 47 South African 707-320 #12 KCF An excellent Take off view, titled "North Bound" on the reverse, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. 48 South African 707-320 #13 KCF A dramatic night view of the 707-344 on an SAR Publicity issue. "By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu" View Comments... 49 South African 707-320 #15 An uncommon Arthur English issue of the 707-344 over Drakensburg Mountains. 50 South African 707-320 #14 KCF One final in flight view of the 707-344, seen on both Airline and SAR Publicity issues. 51 South African 707-320B #1 South African actually only operated 3 turbojet 707s. The first 344B was delivered in 1965. This Protea Color issue was my first Turbo Fan powered SAA 707 52 South African 707-320B #3 An excellent, SAA issue of the 320B, which appears with three different backs. 53 South African 707-320B #4 An unusual South African issue of ZS SAE, the second 344B delivered to South African. it operated until 1977, when sold to Luxair 54 South African 707-320C #5 This excellent South African issue also shows ZS-SAE in flight. 55 South African 707-320B #6 A final view of the 344B on a Werner Friedli issue. 56 South African Ramp #3 KCF This SAR publicity issue shows the ramp at Port Elizabeth, with a 727 awaiting passengers. 57 South African 727-100 #4 An interesting South African issue, (pre delivery?) shows a model of ZS DYM. 58 South African 727-100 #1 South African received their 1st 727 in June of 1965. This splendid SAA issue shows ZS DYP, one of 9 727s, in flight 59 South African 727-100 #2 This very nice Protea Color issue shows ZS DYN, their 2nd 727-44 in flight 60 South African 727-100 #5 This nice SAR Publicity issue shows a 727-44 in flight over Capetown 61 South African 727-100 #6 KCF A vintage Frameworthy issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu, shows a 727-44 in flight over Johannesburg. Card was reissued at least once. 62 South African 737-200 #1 The first of a fleet of 31 737-244s, ZS SBL was delivered on October 29, 1968. It operated until 1985 when it went to AirCal in the USA. 63 South African 737-200 #2 Another splendid SAA issue featuring ZS SBL 64 South African 737-200 #4 ZS SIA, was delivered in August 1981, wearing the later South African colors. It ultimately went To TANS of Peru and was written off in 2005 65 South African 737-200 #3 A very nice SAA issue of ZS SIK, delivered in April 1982. It flew for South African for 16 years, and went to Safair. 66 South African HS-748 January of 1971 saw the arrival of 3 HS-748s. I believe this excellent card is the only South African issue of the aircraft. They served for 12 years and went to Canada with Austin Airways. 67 South African 747 #1 Prior to delivery in 1971, a number of artist renderings were issued by the airline. This is the first. 68 South African 747 #2 SAA issue #2 69 South African 747 #3KCF SAA Issue #3 (by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu) 70 South African 747 #4 KCF SAA issue #4 (by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu) 71 South African 747-200 #2 South African received their first 747-244B on October 22, 1971. ZS SAN, shown on this very nice South African issue operated through 2003 and was retired with 107,690 hours and 20,304 cycles. 72 South African 747-200 #8 Just an outstanding South African issue of ZS SAN. In 2004 it was donated to the South African Airlines museum. 73 South African 747-200 #7 Not truly a vintage card, this nice postcard view of ZS SAP was produced by "Friends of the Springbok". SAP was the 5th 747 delivered to South African, and was operated until 2003. Sadly, scrapped in 2006 74 South African 747-200 #3 A very nice South African issue of a747 on the ramp at Johannesburg 75 South African 747-200 #10 KCF An excellent Protea Color issue of an early SAA 747, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu 76 South African 747-200 #11 KCF A remarkable postcard view of the 747, issued by Frameworthy. Apparently shot from a 707. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu 77 South African 747-200 #4 One final South African issue of the 747 in its original colors. 78 South African 747-200 #5 A nice South African issue of their new "Super B", ZS SAR, landing. There are at least 2 SAA issues of this image. 79 South African 747-200 #6 A nice SAA in flight view of ZS SAR, the first of the "Super B" combi 747s. 80 South African 747-200 #9 Another excellent postcard, issued by SAR Publicity, of ZS SAR landing. Although built as a Combi, it was converted to a full freighter configuration in 1995. 81 South African 747-244B SCD #1 KCF A later SAA issue, featuring ZS SAS, also a 747 combi with side cargo door, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. The last 747-200 model delivered to South African, it crashed into the Indian Ocean in 1987, when a fire in a cargo pallet developed. 82 South African 747-200 #14 KCF Possibly the last South African issue of the 747-200 Super B, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. 83 South African 747-200 #15 KCF A final South African issued over length card of the 747-200 Super B in current colors, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu 84 South African 747 SP #7 In March of 1976, South African took delivery of their first 747 SP-44 to facilitate required long distance non stop operations. This is a spectacular South African issue of ZS SPA, the first SP delivered. 85 South African 747 SP #10 KCF The previous image was also used on this logoed Movifoto issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. 86 South African 747 SP #6 Another nice in flight view of ZS SPA, on an SAS Reisburo issue. SPA operated for Luxair, Air Mauritius and Alliance before retirement in 1999. 87 South African 747 SP #3 An unidentified SP on a Photoglob issue 88 South African 747 SP #9 An impressive view of ZS SPB on the ramp, issued by SAR Travel. This aircraft was painted in Air Malawi colors for a one time flight for the president of Malawi. Also operated for Luxair and Trek. 89 South African 747 SP #2 This SAR Publicity issue shows the "New Boeing 747SP" on the ramp 90 South African 747 SP #11 KCF Another SAR Travel Bureau issue of an SP on the ramp at Johannesburg. 91 South African 747 SP #12 KCF One final Ramp view of the SP in original colors, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu 92 South African 747 SP #4 An excellent South African issue, showing ZS SPA, wearing the later SAA colors 93 South African 747 SP #5 Another in flight image of ZS SPA on a South African issue. 94 South African 747 SP #8 This final in flight view of SPA is on a vintage SASReise issue. 95 South African A-300 #3 The year 1976 also brought the A-300 to South African. Shown on this very nice SAA issue is ZS SDD, a 300 B2k model taking off. 96 South African A-300 #2 An excellent in flight view of ZS SDE, (I believe), the first B-4 model received by South African. A total of 9 A-300s were operated, with the last revenue flight taking place on April 20, 2001. 97 South African A-300 #4 KCF An Airbus issue of ZS SDE, (I believe) taking off. "By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu" View Comments... 98 South African 747-300 #1 In 1983, the 747-300 was addd to the South African fleet. This beauty, ZS SAT, operated for South African until 2004 when it went to Air Atlanta Icelandic. 99 South African 747-300 #2 ZS SAT is pictured on this Avimage issue, landing at Johannesburg. 100 South African 747-300 #3 APC Publications issued this view of ZS SAT in flight 101 South African 747-300 #4 KCF A very nice, slightly oversized card of the 300 was issued by Helmut Kreuzer. "If there is an extra of this..." View Comments... 102 South African 747-300 #5 KCF This 747-300, ZS SAJ, was painted in the Rainbow Nation scheme Promoting the new South Africa's participation in the Olympics. The card is an Art Publishers issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu 103 South African 747-300 #6 KCF AN outstanding South African issue of 747-300 SAJ in flight. It was stored in 2004 and broken up in 2009. 104 South African 747-300 #7 KCF A final in flight SAA issue, showing Ndizani, which was originally delivered to Singapore before acquisition by South African. 105 South African 747-400 #1 In January of 1991, South African received their first 747-400. This SAA issue shows ZS SAV in flight. 106 South African 747-400 #2 This excellent South African issue shows ZS SAK, their 5th 400 model, wearing the latest livery, delivered in June of 1998. It operated until 2008, when sold to Transaero. 107 South African 747-400 #3 KCF The 747-400 was featured on this rare South African (Japan) issued holiday card, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu 108 South African 747-400 #4 KCF A final South African issue of the 747-400, with logoes and wild life. "By courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu" View Comments... 109 South African 747s A South African issue showing a 747-300, and two  747-400s in flight. (note that the 400s are equipped with different engines) 110 South African A-320 #1 The first A-320 for South African was delivered in August of 1991. ZS SHA, "Blue Crane" operated for South African for 10 years , and went to TAM of Brazil.  Now broken up. Card is an SAA issue 111 South African A-320 #3 Another excellent South African issue showing ZS SHA. 112 South African A-320 #2 This excellent South African issue, shows ZS SHC, also delivered in 1991, wearing the latest livery. 113 South African 737-800 In May of 2000, South African began taking delivery of a fleet of 21 Boeing 737-800s. Most are now operating for Mango, a domestic subsidiary. This is a splendid photo, but not a postcard. 114 South African A-340-600 #2 The Queen of the South African Fleet became the A-340-600, the first of which arrived in December 2002. An excellent South African issue, shown over Capetown. 115 South African A-340-600 #3 A second beautiful South African Issue of the 340-600. South African had operated earlier A-340 models obtained from Lufthansa and Iberia, but the 600s were delivered new. 116 South African A-340-600 #4 This excellent SAA issued card features ZS SNB, delivered in 2002, and WFU in October 2018. 117 South African A-340-600 #5 This stunning SAA issue shows ZS SNE in flight, delivered on 2003, it was retired in 2020 to be scrapped. 118 South African A-340-600 #6 KCF A splendid Airbus issue of ZS SNB, shared by Kuo Ching Fu. 119 South African A-340-600 #1 A final look at SAA's A-340-600 on an Airbus issue. 120 South African A-319 #1 KCF In August of 2004, South African added 4 A-319s to their Airbus fleet. This one, ZS SFF,  operated until 2014, and is now broken up. 121 South African A-330-200 #1 KCF Having leased several A-330s in the early 2000s, South African took delivery of this new 330, ZS XSV in September 2011. It operated until February of this year. Card is a rare issue from Gauteng Province, SA , shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. 122 123 124 125 126 South African 707-320 #7 In the mid to late 1970s, South African issued this set of art work postcards. 127 South African 727 #3 128 South African 737-200 #5 129 South African 747 SP #1 130 South African 747-200 #1 131 South African A-300 #1 132 Blank 1 3 133 Blank 1 6 134 Blank 1 7 135 Blank 1 8 136 South African 737-200 Model An interesting and unique set of South African cards, featured aircraft models superimposed on South African Scenery "This set shared by Kuo-Ching..." View Comments... 137 South African 747-200 model 138 South African 747-300 model 139 South African A-300 model 140 South African A-320 model 141 South African 767-200 model 142 South African 747-400 Model kcf 143 South African Cargo 737-200 model 144 South African Cargo 747-200 model 145 South African Cargo A-300  model 146 Blank 1 5 147 SA Express DHC-8-300 #2 Like other large airlines, South African  used a commuter style operation to serve lower volume routes. South African Express served that purpose from 1994 until closure in April of this year. A set of cards of their DHC-8 aircraft was issued, showing ZS NMD. 148 SA Express DHC-8-300 #3 149 SA Express DHC-8-300 #4 150 SA Express DHC-8-300 #5 151 SA Express DHC-8-300 #6 152 SA Express DHC-8-300 #1 A nice in flight view of ZS NMD over Capetown. 153 South African  Express DHC-8-300 #1 KCF The previous card was reissued with New South African livery applied. "Card by courtesy of Kuo-Chin..." View Comments... 154 South African  Express CRJ-200 In 1997, CRJ 200s were added to the fleet. Shown on this excellent Avimage issue, is the CRJ over Capetown. The last CRJ operation was in 2017. 155 South African  Express DHC-8-400 #1 KCF The DHC-8-400 joined the fleet in 2006. Shown is a nice Bombardier issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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