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The first aircraft by Koolhoven. Presented at the 1922 Paris Air Salon.
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KOOLHOVEN F.K. 31
Not designed for passenger service and not flown by KLM.
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4
1920
I don't have a KLM card showing the F.II.
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5
1921
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6
Fokker F.III H-NABI
KLM issued Real Photo postcard. Notice the early logo on the side of the plane.
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Fokker F.III H-NABI
Details of aircraft on back. Designed in 1920. Put into service in 1921 by KLM. No. GF 144. Rembrandt No. 397.
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Fokker F.III H-NABI
Passengers posing by plane before flight. Local photographer Real Photo postcard.
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Fokker F.III H-NABI
Card by Photo-Expres, Charles Plateau, Brussels.
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10
Fokker F.III H-NABK
Black & White Litho postcard from France. It also entered service in 1921.
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11
Fokker F.III H-NABK
Page 2 of a long letter written on back. Logo on the front looks like ELD.
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12
Fokker F.III H-NABN
At Le Bourget Aerodrome, Paris.
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13
Fokker F.III H-NABN
Black & White Litho card printed in France. Edition Farineau.
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14
1924
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15
Fokker C.II H-NABX
This aircraft was used for aerial photography by KLM into the 1930's.
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Fokker C.II H-NABX
A rather plain postcard back. No. 295 on front of card.
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17
1924
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18
Fokker F.VII H-NACC
A nice Real Photo postcard with no information on the front of the card.
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19
Fokker F.VII H-NACC
Very plain back so card maker is unknown.
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20
Fokker F-VII H-NACC
One of five Fokker F-VII aircraft delivered to KLM in 1924-25.
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Fokker F-VII H-NACC
A KLM issued Real Photo postcard. There is a series of early cards with this back.
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Fokker F-VII H-NACC
This aircraft flew the first flight from the Netherlands to the Dutch East Indies in 1924.
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Fokker F-VII H-NACC
A plain back but the text on the front of the card is the same style as the KLM issued cards with the logo.
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24
Fokker F-VII H-NACJ
Delivered to KLM in 1924. KLM issued Real Photo postcard. Has the early KLM back with logo.
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25
Fokker F-VII H-NACJ
Dated August 14, 1926 by the passenger who flew in this plane from Amsterdam to Rotterdam that day.
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26
Fokker F.VII H-NACL
Real Photo postcard. Aircraft delivered to KLM in 1925.
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Fokker F.VII H-NACL
The KLM issue with the logo bottom left on back.
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28
1925
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29
Koolhoven F.K. 33 H-NADD
Used for night flying in 1925. Only one built.
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Koolhoven F.K. 33 H-NADD
Early KLM issued postcard with the logo bottom lower left on back.
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31
Probably all photographed in 1924 or 1925.
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32
Waalhaven Airport, Rotterdam
Aerial view of Rotterdam airport.
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33
Amsterdam
Aerial view of Amsterdam.
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34
Nijmegen
Aerial View of Nijmegen, oldest city in the Netherlands.
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Rijn-en Maashaven, Rotterdam
Aerial view of the port at Rotterdam.
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36
Early Aerial Views Series
The previous 4 cards all have the early KLM back with the logo bottom left.
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37
1925
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NACT
H-NACT was the first Fokker F-VIIa flown by KLM.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NACT
Rather plain back with no information. The lettering on the front of the card matches that of some of the early KLM issues.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NACT
A sepia toned litho version of the image on the previous postcard.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NACT
Back identifies the card as a KLM issue. No.787 in the stamp box. Possible printer logo E&B bottom center.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NACT
Real photo postcard showing the KLM aircraft at the Malmö airport in Sweden.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NACT
Postcard by Bernt Johnsson of Malmö. No. B. 158.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NADK
View of aircraft flying over the Docks at Rotterdam. KLM issue No. 27-06.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NADK
Long letter written across the back of the card dated 27 May 1928.
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46
Fokker F.VIIa H-NADP
Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft flying over farm land. A KLM issue with the number D-57/27.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NADP
Text on the back of the card was written by passenger while over the English Channel on the way from London to Amsterdam.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NADQ
Another Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft flying over farm land.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NADQ
A KLM issued postcard with the number D-56/27 on the front of the card.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NADX
This is a passenger card for a flight on the above aircraft 24 July 1927.
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Fokker F.VIIa H-NADX
Early airline issue measuring 4-1/8" x 5-7/8". A great souvenir for the passenger.
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52
Fokker F.VIIa PH-ADX
A third Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft flying over farm land. This KLM issue has the number D-42/29.
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Fokker F.VIIa PH-ADX
A new KLM back from Rotterdam. Made by Gebr. Rikkers N.V. KLM changed their registration prefix from H-N to PH- on Feb. 28, 1929.
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Fokker F.VIIa PH-AET
This card has the same image as another KLM issued postcard showing H-NADP! KLM number D-36/29.
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Fokker F.VIIa PH-AET
A similar back to the last card but this one a PHOTAX postcard.
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Fokker F.VIIa Interior
A Real Photo postcard showing the eight passenger seats.
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Fokker F.VIIa Interior
Postcard published by KLM and with their number D.23/1927.
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58
1927
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59
Fokker F.VIII H-NAED
French Black & White litho postcard showing the aircraft at the airport in Paris.
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60
Fokker F.VIII H-NAED
No maker information on the back of the card. Postmarked in France using a 1929 stamp.
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61
Fokker F.VIII H-NAED
KLM Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft over the harbor.
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62
Fokker F.VIII H-NAED
Data back. No. 6160. Rembrandt No. 399. Early plane registration letters.
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63
Fokker F.VIII PH-AED
Exact same photo as the previous card but with the new 1929 registration letters!! KLM card No. D 75/29.
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64
Fokker F.VIII PH-AED
KLM issued Real Photo postcard by Gebr. Rikkers N.V.
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65
Fokker F.VIII H-NAEF
A Real Photo postcard by KLM showing the twin-engined aircraft in the air. No. D-76/1928.
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66
Fokker F.VIII H-NAEF
A KLM PHOTAX postcard mailed from Amsterdam 6 August 1929.
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67
Fokker F.VIII PH-AEF
A KLM issued Real Photo postcard. The plane appears to be on a beach.
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68
Fokker F.VIII PH-AEF
Rather plain KLM back. Card No. D-111 on front.
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69
Fokker F.VIII H-NAEG
A Swedish Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft at the Malmö airport. A Junkers G-24 aircraft from AB Aerotransport is also shown.
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Fokker F.VIII H-NAEG
Postcard by Berndt Johnsson of Malmö. The card was mailed from Sweden in 1931.
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Fokker F.VIII PH-AEH
English Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft in the air.
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72
Fokker F.VIII PH-AEH
Postcard purchased at the aerodrome terminal in Croydon. Mailed from Croydon May 12, 1930.
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Fokker F-VIII Interior
A Real Photo postcard by KLM showing the passenger compartment.
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Fokker F-VIII Interior
Rather plain KLM back. No. D 66/28 on the front of the card.
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75
1930
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76
Fokker F.IX PH-AGA
The first of the Fokker F.IX aircraft delivered to KLM shown in the air. It is a three engine design.
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Fokker F.IX PH-AGA
A KLM issued Real Photo postcard with their simple back. No number on either side of card.
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78
1931
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Fokker F.XII PH-AIH
This postcard shows one of the later of the eleven F.XII planes made by Fokker. It was delivered to KLM in 1932.
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Fokker F.XII PH-AIH
Another KLM issued Real Photo postcard. This one has a simple back and the No. D-116 on the front of the card.
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81
Only one built.
1931
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82
Werkspoor Jumbo PH-AFI
A Real Photo postcard of this unique plane used by KLM for cargo transportation in 1931 and 1932.
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Werkspoor Jumbo PH-AFI
Postcard by J. Sleding of Amsterdam. Commonly known as J.S.A. with their No. 3853.
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84
F-XVIII
Five aircraft built. All named after birds.
1932
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Fokker F.XVIII PH-AIP
KLM issued Real Photo postcard showing the crew in front of their plane after their record breaking flight in December 1933.
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Fokker F.XVIII PH-AIP
Postcard was mailed 28 August 1934. The record flight was to Batavia and back in 73 hours and 34 minutes. 20,000 spectators welcomed the crew home.
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Fokker F.XVIII PH-AIR
Real Photo postcard by KLM. No. D-121. Shows the aircraft "Rijstvogel" on the ground.
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KLM F.XVIII PH-AIR
Simple copyright KLM back.
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Fokker F.XVIII PH-AIR
A KLM issued Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft in the air.
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Fokker F.XVIII PH-AIR
Aircraft specifications on the back of the card. No. GFS 2643; and Rembrandt No. 401.
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Fokker F-XVIII PH-AIR
A Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft named Rijstvogel which flew from Netherlands to Java in the 1930's.
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92
Fokker F-XVIII PH-AIR
Postcard by CIM, a French postcard maker. Back states Phot. Combier Macon.
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1933
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Fokker F.XX PH-AIZ
This German produced Real Photo postcard shows the only Fokker F.XX ever built. It is shown at the Berlin airport.
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Fokker F.XX PH-AIZ
By Driesen Verlag, Berlin. No. D 977. Mailed 29 July 1937. This was the plane supposed to make the Christmas flight to Batavia in 1933 but had engine trouble and was replaced by F.XVIII PH-AIP.
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KLM had 18 Douglas DC-2's in total. First ones delivered in 1934
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AJU
Real Photo postcard showing the crew and aircraft that came in 2nd in the London to Melbourne race in 1934.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AJU
A KLM issued postcard with simple back. There is no number on either side of the card.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AJU
Appears to be the same aircraft as the previous card. This was the first DC-2 received by KLM.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AJU
This card has the same back as the previous card, also with no number on the card.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AJU
A third Real Photo postcard showing the first DC-2 used by KLM. The plane was named Uiver.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AJU
Another KLM issued card with no number on the card.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AKK
Real Photo postcard of aircraft named Koetilang.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AKK
The postcard was made by J. Sleding of Amsterdam. The company is commonly known as J.S.A.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AKO
Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft named Oeverzwaluw.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AKO
Another card like the previous one from J.S.A.
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107
Douglas DC-2 PH-AKQ
A KLM issued Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft named Kwak.
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108
Douglas DC-2 PH-AKQ
The same simple back of the period from KLM. This one has the No. D-162 on the front of the card.
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Douglas DC-2 PH-AKQ
Another Real Photo postcard showing the Douglas DC-2 named Kwak.
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110
Douglas DC-2 PH-AKQ
Aircraft identified on the back. Card by REB with their No. 11 on the front.
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111
Douglas DC-2 PH-AKT
Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft named Toekan next to hanger.
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112
Douglas DC-2 PH-AKT
A card by J. Sleding of Amsterdam. Logo J.S.A. at bottom center.
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113
Douglas DC-2 PH-ALF
Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft named Flamingo in the air.
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114
Douglas DC-2 PH-ALF
A KLM issued postcard with their later back and the number D-195 on the front of the card.
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115
Douglas DC-2 Interior
A Real Photo postcard issued by KLM showing the interior of the DC-2. Has their number D-160 on the front.
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116
Douglas DC-2 Interior
Their common later back but the card was mailed way after the card was issued. Postmark from 1955!
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117
1935
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118
Fokker F.XXII PH-AJR
A Real Photo postcard incorrectly called a Fokker XXI. The card has a number 32 on the front.
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119
Fokker F.XXII PH-AJR
The only identifying text on the back is what looks like REB in a logo at the bottom center of the card.
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120
Fokker F.XXII PH-AJR
A KLM issued Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft in the air.
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121
Fokker F.XXII PH-AJR
The common later plain by KLM. No. D-166 is on the front of the card.
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122
Made a flight to Croydon in 1934 prior to being delivered to KLM in 1935.
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123
Fokker F.XXXVI PH-AJA
A Real Photo postcard showing the only example of this aircraft ever built. It was painted blue and silver.
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124
Fokker F.XXXVI PH-AJA
Postcard was made by Batavus and has their number 3792. It is postmarked 27 July 1939 at Rotterdam.
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125
1936
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126
Douglas DC-3 PH-ALO
A Continental size Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft named OEHOE taking off.
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127
Douglas DC-3 PH-ALO
Photo taken at the Aéroport de Paris. Card by Edmors E.P.I. in Paris and postmarked in 1955.
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128
Douglas DC-3 PH-ALI
A Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft flying over farm land.
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129
Douglas DC-3 PH-ALI
A "Rembrant" postcard printed in Utrecht with No. 128. Stamp box has 5/38 possibly indicating the time of the photo.
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130
Douglas DC-3 PH-ARG
A Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft flying over farm land.
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131
Douglas DC-3 PH-ARG
A KLM issued postcard. A Rembrandt issue with the number 31.
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132
Douglas DC-3 PH-TBP
A great passenger boarding scene at the Bourget - Dugny airport.
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133
Douglas DC-3 PH-TBP
A Real Photo postcard by Éditions L. Pierrot & R. Gallois in France.
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134
1938
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135
Lockheed 14 Super Electra PJ-AIM
This aircraft was used for their West Indies service. Shown here at the Hato airport, Curacao, Netherlands West Indies.
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Lockheed 14 Super Electra PJ-AIM
An interesting postcard with a little hand coloring added. Card by Holl. Boekhandel, Willemstad, Netherlands West Indies.
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137
1945
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138
Douglas DC-4 PH-TAR
A Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft flying over the Dutch countryside.
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139
Douglas DC-4 PH-TAR
Postcard issued by KLM. Their number 16551 is on the front of the card.
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140
Douglas DC-4 Food Service
Great interior view showing meals being served to passengers. Calling this a DC-4 interior is my best guess!
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Douglas DC-4 Food Service
A KLM issued 30th Anniversary Real Photo postcard 1919-1949. No. PP 5730.
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142
The MK III indicated a post war military conversion aircraft.
1945
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143
De Havilland D. H. 89 Dragon Rapid MK III PH-RAA
Great Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft at the Schiphol airport in Amsterdam.
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De Havilland D. H. 89 Dragon Rapid MK III PH-RAA
A KLM issued postcard with the number PP. 3005 on the front and 1245 on the back.
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L-749
1946
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Lockheed Constellation
A fun Real Photo postcard showing Dutch kids posing in traditional costumes in front of the Constellation.
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Lockheed Constellation
A KLM issued postcard with their number 534475.
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148
Lockheed Constellation
The same group of kids in traditional Dutch costumes showing them from the back.
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149
Lockheed Constellation
A KLM issued postcard with their number 534476.
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150
1952
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151
Douglas DC-6B PH-KLM
A Real Photo postcard showing the aircraft in the air.
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Douglas DC-6B PH-KLM
A special postcard made for the 1st Flight by KLM from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile on 8 November 1952.
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L-1049
1953
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Lockheed Super Constellation
A Black & White litho postcard showing a close up of the Super Constellation.
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155
Lockheed Super Constellation
Postcard printed by Planeta Haarlem in the Netherlands.
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156
Lockheed Super Constellation PH-LKE
A great Real Photo image of the Super Constellation named Pegasus.
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157
Lockheed Super Constellation PH-LKE
Card is copyright KLM Aerocarto and has the number 608454.
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158
Lockheed Super Constellation Interior
A Continental size Real Photo postcard with a view of the Club Lounge where passengers meet.
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159
Lockheed Super Constellation Interior
A KLM issued postcard with their number L 56 En.
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160
1953
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161
Convair 340 PH-TGO
Real Photo postcard showing a close up view of the aircraft in flight.
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162
Convair 340 PH-TGO
Postcard by Gebr. Spanjesberg N.V. Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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163
1957
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164
Vickers Viscount PH-VID
Great color Chrome postcard showing the aircraft at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.
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165
Vickers Viscount PH-VID
The postcard was made by Kruger.
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166
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167
KLM Drinks Menu Postcard
An artist drawn ski scene with an aircraft overhead.
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168
KLM Drinks Menu Postcard
This is the back of the ski scene portion of the card. The menu portion could be removed and the card mailed.
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169
KLM Drinks Menu Postcard
In addition the the drinks cigarettes were available to the passengers.
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170
KLM Drinks Menu Postcard
This side shows the drinks available. Free in first class and available for purchase for others.
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171
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KNILM Fokker F-VII/3M H-NAFB
One of my favorite Real Photo postcards showing the crew of one of the four of this aircraft operated by KNILM.
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KNILM Fokker F-VII/3M H-NAFB
A postcard by a local photographer. It was mailed 26 April 1929.
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174
Great Reference Book on the Fokker aircraft
N.V. Koninklijke Nederlandse Vliegtuigenfabriek Fokker. 212 pages.
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European Transport Aircraft since 1910
Essential reference book by John Stroud. 680 pages.
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