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@aviationlibrarian

Librarian, Aviation Enthusiast, and Bostonian. #Avgeek #Aviation #Postcards My Postcard Collection My YouTube

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RWA@aviationlibrarian· 22d

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Postcard. . #Amsterdam #schipol #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Europe #Travel

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 22d

Thank you for the Birthday Wishes. A TriStar for everyone! . #Lockheed #L1011 #Tristar #Aviation #Avgeek #Travel #Factory #PressPhoto #DeltaAirlines

Black and white press photo from Lockheed that shows TriStars in finaly assembaly. The bulk of the jets are Delta Air Lines, with one from Japanese Airline ANA.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 23d

All I want for my birthday is a TriStar. One can dream? . #Lockheed #Trijets #L1011 #Tristar #DeltaAirLines #EasternAirlines #BostonLoganInternationalAirport #Avgeek #Aviation

The view is of a Delta Tristar lined up to taxi. In the background is Bayswater street in East Boston. The large homes look over the water and the airport. In the air and above the homes an Eastern Airlines TriStar is landing.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 24d

Good Morning . 1930 Municipal Airport Corpus Christi TX Texas Airship Faith Postcard . #Aviation #Travel #Sunrise #Avgeek #Texas #History #Postcard #Ephemera #EarlyAviation

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 24d

Good evening from Lincoln. . Lincoln Municipal Airport Terminal postcard . #LincolnNe #Nebraska #AirportArchitecture #Travel #Avgeek #Aviation #Nighttimephotography

A vintage color postcard titled "Lincoln Municipal Airport, Lincoln, Nebraska" presents an elevated twilight view of the airport's modern terminal complex illuminated against the deep blue evening sky. The title appears across the top of the postcard in large black cursive lettering.

The focal point of the image is the airport's contemporary terminal building, whose dramatic angular rooflines and expansive glass walls reflect the modern architectural style popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Warm interior lighting glows through the large windows, making the building stand out against the gathering darkness. A jet bridge extends from the terminal toward the apron on the left side of the image, ready to serve commercial aircraft parked just outside the frame.

Curving roadways lead to the terminal entrance, where long streaks of white headlights trace the path of an automobile, indicating the use of a long camera exposure to capture nighttime movement. Parking lots surround the terminal, filled with dozens of period automobiles arranged in neat rows. Tall parking lot light poles illuminate the grounds while landscaped islands with young trees and grass separate the roads from the parking areas.

Beyond the terminal lies the expansive airfield, where taxiways and runways stretch across the flat Nebraska landscape. Blue-gray pavement, grassy infields, and scattered airfield lighting create a broad panorama extending toward the horizon. Small runway and taxiway lights dot the airfield, while additional airport lighting marks buildings and operational areas in the distance.

On the far horizon, the skyline of Lincoln, Nebraska is visible as a collection of illuminated buildings silhouetted against the fading evening sky. A few taller downtown structures rise above the surrounding cityscape, emphasizing the airport's proximity to the city's business district.

The overall composition conveys the quiet activity of an airport after sunset, with illuminated architecture, orderly parking areas, glowing roadways, and the vast open airfield combining to showcase Lincoln Municipal Airport as a modern transportation gateway during the height of the jet age. The postcard celebrates both the sleek design of the terminal and the optimism surrounding commercial aviation in the late twentieth century.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 25d

Goodnight~ 🌜 . South African Airlines 747 Postcard . #b747 #nighttimephotography #SouthAfricanAirlines #Postcard #Travel #SouthAfrica #Avgeek #Aviation

A vintage color postcard captures a South African Airways Boeing 747-200 "Jumbo Jet" parked at a terminal gate at night, illuminated by the bright floodlights of a busy international airport. The aircraft dominates the scene, viewed from an elevated angle looking down toward the left front quarter of the airplane, emphasizing the massive size and distinctive hump-backed upper deck that made the Boeing 747 an icon of long-haul travel.

The aircraft wears South African Airways' classic 1970s and 1980s livery, with a white fuselage, a broad dark blue cheatline running the length of the cabin windows, and an orange vertical tail. Large black lettering reading "SUID-AFRIKAANSE LUGDIENS"—the airline's name in Afrikaans—is painted along the forward fuselage above the windows. Just behind the cockpit windows, the aircraft bears the name "MORULO," while the airline's flying springbok emblem appears prominently on the forward fuselage. Near the nose landing gear, the aircraft designation "Boeing 747" is visible in small lettering.

The jet is connected to an enclosed passenger boarding bridge extending from the terminal directly to the forward left cabin door. A white TWA-branded service vehicle is positioned beneath the bridge, suggesting the aircraft is being handled by Trans World Airlines ground personnel at an overseas airport. Below the forward fuselage, several pieces of red cargo-handling equipment and baggage conveyor systems are arranged around the aircraft, with ground crew members working beneath the nose and cargo hold. A baggage cart train and additional airport service vehicles are visible near the left wing.

The rain-soaked airport apron reflects the glow of terminal lights and aircraft floodlights, creating shimmering golden reflections across the wet pavement. Beyond the aircraft, additional terminal buildings, jet bridges, and airport lighting fade into the misty nighttime background, conveying the atmosphere of a busy international hub operating around the clock.

The postcard emphasizes both the impressive scale of the Boeing 747 and the complex choreography of ground operations required to service one of the world's largest passenger aircraft. The combination of reflective wet pavement, brilliant lighting, and the elegant lines of the jumbo jet captures the excitement and glamour of international air travel during the golden era of wide-body aviation.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 26d

Giant Rock Airport, California Postcard . #CaliforniaAviation #California #CaliforniaHistory #Airports #Aviation #Travel #Avgeek #Airplanes #Postcards #Ephemera

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 27d

1956 Jacksonville Airport Postcard . Eastern Air Lines Martin 4-0-4 N453A . #EasternAirlines #Martin4o4 #Jacksonville #Airports #Florida #Travel #Aviation #Avgeek #AirportArchitecture

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 28d

Evergreen International - Boeing 747 Postcard. . #EvergreenInternational #B747 #Travel #Boeing #Avgeek #Aviation #Airplanes

Color postcard depicting an Evergreen International Boeing 747 parked on the airport apron while passengers board via Havas mobile stairways. The aircraft is shown in the airline's distinctive white and dark green livery with "Evergreen International" titles prominently displayed along the fuselage. Ground personnel, service vehicles, and baggage equipment surround the aircraft, illustrating a typical pre-departure boarding operation. Originally established as a cargo airline, Evergreen International Airlines also operated passenger charter services around the world, making its Boeing 747 fleet a familiar sight at major international airports during the 1980s and 1990s. This postcard captures one of the airline's iconic jumbo jets during its commercial service era and documents the appearance of airport ground operations before widespread use of enclosed passenger boarding bridges.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· 28d

Flying home to Boston . . #AmericanAirlines #aviation #avgeek #travel

A320 by American Airlines at the gate in Wilmington under stormy sky’s

Cloud study at 32000 feet

First class prosecco

Vodka cranberry

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 9

Fly Delta Jets . #Atlanta #DeltaAirlines #Aviation #Photography #avgeek

This is a photo of the classic Fly Delta airlines neon sign at Atlanta Airport

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 8

Ghana Airways DC-10-30 Postcard . #GhanaAirways #GhanaAviation #AviationHistory #VintagePostcard #Postcard #DC10 #McDonnellDouglas #travel #AfricanAviation #Gahana #Avgeek #Aviation

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 7

T-Tail Tuesday - West Coast DC-9 Photograph. . #WestCoastAirlines #dc9 #Travel #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Blackandwhitephotography

The view is up at the plane flying low overheard. There is thick black smoke spewing from the two tail mounted engines.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 6

Goodnight~ . Leipzig - Lufthansa B727 Postcard. . #Lufthansa #b727 #nighttimephotography #travel #Germany #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #AirportArchitecture

Color postcard showing the rear view of a Lufthansa Boeing 727 parked at Leipzig Airport at night. Mobile boarding stairs, ground service equipment, and an Interflug stairway surround the aircraft, while the illuminated "Flughafen Leipzig" terminal sign is visible in the background.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 4

1960 TWA Boston Menu . #America250 #250th #TWA #Menu #Aviation #Avgeek #travel #History

Front cover of a Trans World Airlines (TWA) menu featuring a blue-tinted photograph of the equestrian statue of Paul Revere in Boston. The steeple of the Old North Church rises in the background, with surrounding buildings and trees visible. The design is printed in monochrome blue on a white background.

Interior beverage menu page from a Trans World Airlines flight. An illustration of a cherub reclining beside a barrel appears above the heading “beverages.” The menu lists cocktails including Manhattan, Martini, Gin, Vodka, Daiquiri, and Whiskey Sour for 50 cents. Other offerings include bourbon, Scotch, Canadian and Tennessee whiskey, sherry, cognac, champagne, Bordeaux wines, beer, and cigarettes.

Interior meal menu page from a Trans World Airlines flight featuring a decorative basket illustration beneath the heading “menu.” The meal consists of Appetizer de Maison, Breast of Chicken New England, Potatoes du Jour, Fresh Garden Vegetables, Dinner Rolls with Butter, and Star Stream Dessert. Beverage choices listed at the bottom are coffee, tea, and milk. The menu code “DC-60 25” appears in the lower right corner.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 4

Happy 4th of July. . 1951 Boston Paul Revere Bridge Dedication United Airlines Photograph . #250TH #UnitedAirlines #Photograph #FlightAttendents #PaulRevere #Boston #Aviation #History #Travel #Avgeek

Black-and-white United Air Lines publicity photograph showing a man identified on the reverse as Louis J. Brems, patriotic director for Boston, presenting a bottle of Charles River water to United stewardesses Muriel Furfee and Peggy Hubler. The women, dressed in United Air Lines uniforms, stand before a United Air Lines sign while holding the bottle. According to the attached caption, the water was collected for the christening of the new Paul Revere Bridge in Chicago. Reverse stamps indicate the photograph was processed in August 1951.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 2

1983 Kailua-Kona Airport Postcard . #Hawaii #Kona #AirportArchitecture #HawaiianAirlines #dc9 #Travel #Postcards #Ephemera

Color aerial postcard of Kailua-Kona Airport on the Island of Hawaii, showing the airport's distinctive open-air terminal with Polynesian-style thatched roofs surrounded by tropical landscaping. A Hawaiian Air jet is parked at the apron being serviced by baggage carts and ground equipment, while a smaller business jet is parked nearby. Beyond the terminal are parking lots filled with cars and the island's rugged volcanic landscape stretching toward the hills. The postcard highlights the airport's unique tropical setting and open-air design, characteristic of Hawaii's Kona International Airport during the early 1980s.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jul 1

1954 American Airlines DC-7 Advertisement . #AmericanAirlines #Advertisement #Aviation #Avgeek #Ephemera #Travel #dc7

Ad shows a DC 7 at the bottom as passengers alight on a red carpet. Above shows hundreds of American Airline prop planes flying in formation as the text of the article discusses the fleet.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 30

T-Tail Tuesday - American Airlines Md80 Postcard . #AmericanAirlines #MD80 #Travel #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Postcard

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 28

Goodnight~ . Air Mail Hangar Airport Bellefonte, PA Postcard . #Biplanes #Nightime #NightPhotography #Aviation #Avgeek #Travel #History #BellefontePA

Black-and-white real photo postcard showing the illuminated Air Mail Hangar at the Bellefonte Airport in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, at night. The large arched hangar stands with its doors fully open, revealing several early single-engine airplanes parked inside under bright overhead lights. A one-story brick office building adjoins the hangar on the left, while a vintage automobile is visible near the right edge of the image. The dark night sky contrasts with the brightly lit airfield, emphasizing the airport's role in early airmail operations. Hand-lettered text along the bottom reads, “Air Mail Hangar – Bellefonte Pa.,” with the photographer's credit, “Sager Photo,” in the lower-right corner.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 27

1954 American Airlines Convenient Schedules Advertisement . #AmericanAirlines #Advertisement #Aviation #Avgeek #Ephemera #Travel #dc7

Vintage American Airlines advertisement featuring a four-engine Douglas DC-6 airliner with passengers boarding via a mobile stairway. Large red lettering across the center reads “CONVENIENT SCHEDULES,” while four clocks and a pink airline ticket appear above the headline, emphasizing frequent departures. Text promotes service to 77 cities and highlights flexible flight times for travelers. The aircraft is shown in American Airlines’ classic 1950s livery, with the slogan “America’s Leading Airline” and the company name printed along the bottom. The advertisement reflects the airline’s focus on convenience, nationwide service, and the growing popularity of postwar air travel.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 26

Freighter Friday . American Airlines Freighter 747 Postcard . #AmericanAirlines #B747 #Postcard #Travel #Aviation #Avgeek #Cargo #Freight

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 25

1930 U.S. Landing Field and Hanger, North Platte , Nebraska Postcard . #NorthPlatte #Nebraska #Airports #Airport #Travel #Postcard #AirportArchicture

Colorized vintage postcard showing the U.S. Airplane Landing Field and Hangar at North Platte, Nebraska, during the early airmail era. A large white hangar dominates the center-right of the image, with bold black lettering reading “U.S. Air Mail Station” above the larger words “North Platte.” The hangar features a curved roof and several windows, with support braces extending along the exterior walls. To the left stands a tall wooden observation or control tower with cross-braced supports and a glass-enclosed lookout room at the top. A small white building, likely staff housing or an administrative office, sits further left. On the right side of the scene are two tall radio or communication towers constructed of lattice steel. Additional beacon and lighting structures are visible atop and around the hangar complex. The foreground consists of an open grassy airfield, while the background shows a bright blue sky filled with scattered white clouds. Printed along the bottom border is the caption: “U. S. Airplane Landing Field and Hangar, North Platte, Nebr.” The postcard documents one of the important stops along the transcontinental airmail route in the United States during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 24

Air France - B 707 - safety card . #AirFrance #B707 #SafetyCard #Aviation #Avgeek #Travel

Interior panel of an Air France Boeing 707 safety card showing emergency exit procedures. Across the top is a large cutaway side-view illustration of a Boeing 707 with red arrows marking emergency evacuation routes through forward, overwing, and rear exits. Below, a series of diagrams explains the operation of standard cabin doors. Illustrations show passengers turning door handles, rotating locking mechanisms, and opening doors outward. Additional diagrams depict the deployment and use of inflatable evacuation slides. The instructions are labeled in multiple languages and rely primarily on visual symbols and arrows to communicate emergency procedures.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 24

1917 Atlantic City NJ Hydro-Aeroplane on the Beach Postcard . #AtlanticCity #NewJersey #Airplanes #Aviation #Travel #Avgeek #EarlyAviation #Biplanes

Vintage colorized postcard titled “Hydro-Aeroplane on the Beach, Atlantic City, N.J.” showing an early hydro-aeroplane (seaplane) resting on the sandy shoreline beside the ocean. The aircraft features a dark red boat-shaped hull, large fabric-covered biplane wings supported by a network of wires and struts, and an exposed open cockpit with several occupants visible. A few people stand and sit near the aircraft on the beach, while a small sailboat floats offshore in the calm water. The postcard captures the pioneering era of aviation, when seaplanes and flying boats were exhibited and operated from coastal resorts such as Atlantic City. The image is colorized in muted tones of red, tan, blue, and green and includes the printed caption across the top.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 23

1940 Panagra Pan American Grace Airways South American Travel Advertisement . #SouthAmerica #Aviation #Avgeek #Advertisement #Travel #Retro

Full-page vintage travel advertisement for Pan American-Grace Airways (Panagra) promoting “3 Panagra Skyway Cruises to South America.” The colorful illustrated ad features a travel agent in a blue suit presenting a route map of Central and South America to a seated family of prospective travelers. The map highlights Panagra’s air routes connecting cities such as Miami, Brownsville, Mexico City, Panama, Lima, La Paz, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and other destinations throughout South America.

Large promotional text at the top reads, “It’s as Easy as This!... Simply Ask Your Travel Agent About—3 Panagra Skyway Cruises to South America.” A display rack of travel brochures and airline literature appears beside the travelers. To the right is a cutaway illustration of a passenger airliner showing travelers seated inside the cabin, emphasizing the comfort of air travel. Below the aircraft is a scenic illustration of Peru’s Machu Picchu, described as an ancient Inca stronghold.

The center of the advertisement contains detailed descriptions of three guided South American tour packages ranging from thirteen to twenty-seven days. Destinations include the Panama Canal, Colombia, Quito, Lima, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Santiago, Viña del Mar, and Buenos Aires. The text promotes sightseeing, luxury hotels, modern aircraft, and substantial savings compared to regular fares.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 23

Early Concorde Postcard . #Concorde #SST #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Planes

The Concorde is seen blasting off from the runway from right to left

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 22

1949 Air France Constellation Postcard F-BAZO . #AirFrance #Constellation #Postcard #Aviation #Avgeek #travel #Ephemera

Vintage aviation postcard illustration depicting an Air France Lockheed L-749 Constellation (registration F-BAZO) in flight over a reddish-brown landscape. The four-engine propeller airliner is shown from the left side, painted in Air France's classic silver-and-white livery with blue striping and the airline's winged seahorse emblem on the fuselage. The aircraft's distinctive triple-tail design is prominently visible. White clouds drift above the aircraft against a pale blue sky, while the terrain below appears arid and sparsely populated. The image is bordered in white, typical of mid-century airline postcards.

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 21

Happy Fathers Day - 1960 American Airlines Advertisement. . #AmericanAirlines #FathersDay #Advertisement #Aviation #Avgeek

RWA@aviationlibrarian· Jun 20

Chico California Municipal Airport . Southwest Airlines DC-3 N54370 . #ChicoCa #California #DC3 #SouthwestAirlines #Aviation #Avgeek #Travel #History

Black-and-white postcard photograph of a Southwest Airways Douglas DC-3 parked on the ramp at Chico Municipal Airport in Chico, California. The aircraft is shown from the rear-left side, displaying its polished metal fuselage, tailwheel landing gear, and “Southwest Airways” titles along the cabin windows. Behind the aircraft stands the airport terminal building, featuring a control tower, observation deck, and parked automobiles nearby. The image captures a typical regional airport scene from the late 1940s or early 1950s, highlighting one of Southwest Airways’ DC-3 airliners serving California communities. The lower border is captioned “Chico Municipal Airport, Chico, Calif.” and includes the publisher credit “Eastman’s Studio B-7580.”

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