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DeHavilland DHC-7
DeHavilland of Canada created a real airliner that could operate off a 3,000 ft runway. This is a nice DeHavilland issue information card promoting that airliner, the DHC-7.
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A N H S A DHC-7
Aerovias Nacionales de Honduras, a domestic DC-3 operator, introduced the new DHC-7 in April of 1980. This aircraft, sn #24, operated for ANHSA for 3 years. It later went on to fly for T H Y, Henson, Time Air, Paradise Island, and Gulfstream International.
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Air Kenya DHC-7 #1 PKC
Air Kenya Express is operating DHC-7s for scheduled and charter operations in Kenya. This beautiful in flight Air Kenya issue is kindly shared by PK Chai. The airliner is believed to be 5Y BMP, which previously flew for Paradise Island, Air BC and Henson
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Air Niugini DHC-7 #3
Air Niugini operated 3 DHC-7s, acquired new in 1981 and 82, operating them for 17 years before return to Bombardier. Shown on this Air Niugini issue is P2-ANO, aircraft #72.
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Air Niugini DHC-7 #1
The Dash 7 featured in a later Air Niugini issue.
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Air Niugini DHC-7 #2
This very nice Air Niugini issue features P2 ANN, which operated 17 years, and is now current with Air Tindi.
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Air Wisconsin DHC-7
A major milestone in the DHC-7 program was Air Wisconsin's order for 10 aircraft. Shown on this Air Wisconsin issue is N890S, their 2nd aircraft. After 5 years it was sold to Hawaiian, and ultimately finished its career in 1998 with Voyageur.
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Allegheny Commuter DHC-7 #1
The DHC-7 was a great choice for expanding Allegheny's Commuter Fleet. Ransome Airlines operated 6 for Allegheny, from 1979-1982. Shown on this Allegheny issue is aircraft #14, N170 RA.
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Allegheny Commuter DHC-7 #2
A second Allegheny issue featuring N170RA. In1986 it began service as a Pan Am Express aircraft and in 1991 flew for TW Express.
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Arkia DHC-7 #2
The Dash 7 was a good fit for Arkia's domestic operations. This aircraft, 4X AHA, was the first new model delivered to the airline in September of 1981.
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Arkia DHC-7 #1
Ultimately, Arkia would operate 13 DHC-7s. This image of the DHC-7 landing at Eilat appeared on a fold over note card as well as the standard post card format.
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Atlantic Southeast DHC-7
Atlantic Southeast DHC-7s were a familiar sight for years flying as Delta Connection flights. Five Dash 7s were operated including N721 AS, shown on this Mary Jayne's issue. Delivered new to ASA in1982, it is currently with Air Kenya Express.
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Berjayah Air DHC-7 KCF
A great view of Berjayah Air's Dash 7 9M-TAL. One of 4 active aircraft, TAL was originally delivered to London city Airways in June of 1988. It was # 112 of 113 DHC-7s.
Card is an NCEWE issue kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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British Antarctic Survey DHC-7 KCF
A stunning postcard view of VP - FPQ, DASH 7 # 111, delivered new to London City in 1988. It went to the Antarctic survey in October 1990, where it remains active. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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British Antarctic Survey Fleet KCF
A beautiful postcard view of the DHC-6 and DHC-7, published by British Antarctic Survey. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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British Midland DHC-7 #1MC
An excellent British Midland issue of DHC-7 #112, which currently operates for Berjayah. Originally a London City Aircraft, it later flew for British Midland and Brymon, before arriving at Berjayah.
Card shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Brymon DHC-7 #1
Brymon became a successful independent airline operating out of Plymouth. The Dash 7 joined the airline in 1981. G BRYA, shown on this Dennis issue was the second. It was delivered in October 1981, and is currently flying with Berjayah of Malaysia.
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Brymon DHC-7 #3 KCF
This spectacular postcard view of G BRYA, was kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. An Aviation Hobby shop issue.
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Brymon DHC-7 #2 KCF
This Brymon Issue features G BRYC, sn 54, which was actually the first Dash 7 delivered to Brymon. It ultimately went to Air Kenya Express in 2014. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Brymon DHC-7 #4 KCF
One final look at the Dash 7 on a Brymon issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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City Express Fleet
An excellent City Express issue featuring their DeHavilland STOL Fleet
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City Express DHC-7 from Fleet card
City Express, which originally was known as Air Atonabee, acquired this aircraft, their first of 4 DHC-7s, in June of 1984. C GGXS was originally delivered to Arkia in 1981, and later sold to City Express.
In 1991 it was sold to a leasing company, and served a number of airlines before settling at Trans Capital in 2007.
The image shown was cropped from a City Express issued fleet card.
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Continental Express DHC-7 #1
Continental Airlines acquired Rocky Mountain Airways in 1986, inheriting their small fleet of DHC-7s.
This very nice Continental express issue features one of the earliest DHC-7s in flight.
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Continental Express DHC-7 #2 KCF
This is another uncommon Continental Express issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. The DHC-7s gave Continental access to important ski destinations such as Avon and Steamboat Springs.
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Emirates Air DHC-7 #1
Emirates Air acquired DHC-7 #9 in July of 1978. A6 ALM operated until October of 1994, when it was sold to Greenlandair. It has been with Trans Capital since 2011.
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Emirates Air DHC-7 #2 KCF
A much better view of A6 ALM is seen on this outstanding Avimage issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Greenlandair DHC-7 #3
Greenlandair found the Dash 7 well suited to their operations, adding 6 to their fleet in the 80's and 90s. Shown on this Greenlandair issue is OY CBU, (Nipiki), delivered in February 1980.
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Greenlandair DHC-7 #4
My favorite view of Nipiki, is this excellent oversized Greenlandair issue. Nipiki went to Trans Capital in 2015.
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Greenlandair DHC-7 #6 KCF
A nice view of OY CBT, (Papikkaaq), at the Nuuk Airport. Card issued by the Royal Greenland Trade Dept., and kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Greenlandair DHC-7 #1
An excellent view of Nipiki on the ramp. Card is an Aeroprint issue.
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Greenlandair DHC-7 #5 KCF
But the best ( in my view), of all is this great Greenlandair Christmas Greeting card, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Hawaiian DHC-7 #1
Shown on this unidentified postcard is Dash 7 N919HA, sn 40. The Dash 7 facilitated service at Hawaiian's Kapalua Airport on Maui. This aircraft was delivered in April of 1981, serving for 11 years.
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Hawaiian DHC-7 #3 KCF
This excellent Frontier Productions issue, shows 919HA in flight. Hawaiian took 4 new Dash 7s, and added 3 additional aircraft in the mid 1980s. Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Henson DHC-7
Henson, originally an Allegheny Commuter, was acquired by Piedmont in 1983, and assumed operation of a number of Piedmont routes. Two new Dash 7s had been acquired in 1981, and the fleet grew to eight by the time of the merger with US Air. By 1995 the fleet had been sold.
Card is an Aviation World issue.
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London City DHC-7 #1
London City was specifically created by British Midland to operate flights from the new London City airport to European Capitals. This common Dennis issue shows G BNGF, delivered in April 1987, from Ansett New Zealand.
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London City DHC-7 #2 KCF
A little harder to find is this airline issue of G BNGF, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. This aircraft operated until the delivery of three new Dash 7s, #s 110, 111, and 112. Sadly, the airline shut down in 1990.
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Maersk DHC-7 #1
Maersk Air of Denmark took delivery of 3 new DHC -7s in 1981 to handle short haul flights that were not able to support their 737-200 services. This is one of several nice Oversized cards of the airliner.
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Maersk DHC-7 #2
A second excellent in flight view of the Maersk Dash 7.
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Maersk DHC-7 #4KCF
An interesting take off view of the Dash 7 on a Maersk issue shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Maersk DHC-7 #3
This excellent Maersk issue features OY MBC, delivered new in 1981. Two additional new aircraft were acquired, but they were sold in 1989. This aircraft went to Time Air, Wideroes and finally Arkia in 1994.
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MarkAir DHC-7
The Alaskan airline MarkAir acquired 2 DHC-7s for their Mark Air Express entity. This Buchair issue, features N678MA, sn12, acquired in 1987. It operated for 5 years before sale to Conair Aviation of Canada.
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Paradise Island DHC-7
Merv Griffin's Resorts International launched Paradise Island Airways in1989, to handle increasing traffic from Florida to the Bahamas.
Ultimately 13 Dash 7s were used, including this one, N780MG, acquired in 1989. It operated until 1993, and is currently operated by Air Kenya Express.
Card is an oversized Paradise Island issue.
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Ransome DHC-7 #1
Ransome operated independently for a number of years, beginning in 1967, and after their Allegheny Commuter role. N176RA was delivered in 1982, and became a Pan Am Express aircraft in 1986.
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Ransome DHC-7 #2
An IAWP Historical issue features N177RA, also delivered in 1982. It is currently flying for the US Army at Ft. Belvoire, Va.
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Rio DHC-7
One of the most progressive commuter airlines, Rio Airways ordered 4 new Dash 7s for delivery in 1982. N42RA, the first was delivered in September of 1982. A history of labor issues took its toll on the airline, and it shut down in 1986.
N42RA joined the Ransome fleet in 1986, and later served with Paradise Island.
Card is an outstanding Rio Issue.
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Rocky Mountain DHC-7
Rocky Mountain was one of the first commitments to the Dash 7. N27RM was SN 4, delivered in November of 1977. It ultimately became a Continental Express airliner and was WFU in 1994. Card is a Rocky Mountain issue.
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THY DHC-7
THY included their DHC-7, TC JCJ, in their 50th Anniversary set of cards. The airliner was originally delivered to ANHSA of Honduras, and is shown on the ANHSA card above.
One of 3 THY Dash 7s, it operated for THY for 3 years, from 1983 to 1986.
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TLI Cho DHC-7 #1KCF
An absolutely splendid postcard view of the DHC-7 serving the Tli Cho Nation in Northwest Territory. Operated for the airline by Air Tindi, C GCEV was originally delivered to Air Niugini in 1981. It went to Voyageur Airways in 1999, and was sold to Air Tindi in 2003.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
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Trans Capital DHC-7
Trans Capital Air of Canada has become a retirement home for aging DHC-7s. Currently, 9 are operated, operating flights mostly for the United Nations. It was created in the Mid 1990s as a charter airline operating out of Toronto City Airport. The card is a very nice oversized Trans Capital issue.
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Tyrolean DHC-7 #4
Tyrolean Airways operated 3 DHC-7s over a small 5 city network in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. This Tyrolean issue shows the Dash 7 over Innsbruck
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Tyrolean DHC-7 #3
An excellent Tyrolean issue featuring OE HLS, SN 22, delivered to Tyrolean in February 1980. It served until 1996, when sold to the short lived FAR Airlines of Italy in 1996.
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Tyrolean DHC-7 #5 KCF
A beautiful climb out view of HLS, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
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Tyrolean DHC-7 #2
This Coincard issue shows HLS at Zurich Airport.
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Tyrolean DHC-7 #1
This splendid postcard view of OE LLS is taken at the Courcheval Airport, serving the ski resort with a 1726 ft. runway. A testimony to the Dash 7 short field capability. Card is an Editions PI Issue.
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Wardair DHC-7 #1
One of the first DHC-7 operators was the great Canadian Charter airline Wardair. Shown on this Wardair issue is C GXVF, SN 7, delivered in August of 1978.
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Wardair DHC-7 #2KCF
Another outstanding view of C GXVF on an EAH issue, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu. Don Braun, as the airliner was Christened had a long career after its 1 year at Wardair. It served Golden Gate, Emirates, Time Air, Markair, and finally Zimbabwe Express before retirement in 1997.
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Wideroes DHC-7 #2 KCF
Wideroes Flyveselskap made great use of both the DHC-6 and 7 in remote Norwegian airports. This dramatic approach view of the Dash 7 was shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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Wideroes DHC-7 #1
My favorite Dash 7 card is this beautiful in flight view of Wideroe's LN WFI. Delivered in early 1981, it flew the Northern routes for 15 years before sale to AVCOM of Guatemala.
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Wideroes Fleet #1
Wideroes was very proud of their DeHavilland STOL fleet, issuing cards at three different times. At the time of this issue 2 Dash 7s were in the fleet.
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Wideroes Fleet #2
By the time this card was issued, the Dash 7 fleet had grown to 5
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Wideroes Fleet #3
By the time this card was issued, the Dash 7 fleet had grown to eight. Note the updated livery on the Twin Otter.
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