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Librarian, Aviation Enthusiast, and Bostonian. #Avgeek #Aviation #Postcards My Postcard Collection - https://archive.org/details/digitaltransportation_postcards?sort=-downloads My YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXqNBLRoF81JDK7IDsK6EgQ

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RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 11h ago

Dolly Parton and an A10 Wathog. . Fly high Dolly~ . #DollyParton #A10warthog #a10 #Aviation #Avgeek #MilitaryAviation

A two-page magazine spread featuring Dolly Parton at Fort Hood, Texas, photographed with U.S. Army personnel in front of a military aircraft. The left page has a large stylized headline reading “Good Golly, Miss Dolly!” in black and red lettering. Beneath the headline, the article describes Parton as the “hottest pinup of Desert Storm” and discusses her popularity with American troops. The byline identifies Kevin Sessums as the reporter, with photographs credited to Annie Leibovitz and Sylvia by Marina Schiano.

The photograph on the right shows Dolly Parton seated on the shoulders or arms of several smiling soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms. She is dressed in a fitted white blouse and white shorts or a short skirt, with white high-heeled shoes, and is smiling toward the camera. Behind her is the nose and cockpit of a large military aircraft painted in a dark camouflage color with a prominent shark-mouth design around the nose. Several soldiers surround Parton, including a Black soldier smiling broadly on the right side of the group. A small caption in the upper-right corner reads “BABE IN ARMS,” followed by text explaining that Parton is being carried by members of the “Hootie’s” unit at Fort Hood.

The image captures Parton's visit to Fort Hood in a playful military-themed publicity setting, juxtaposing her glamorous white outfit with the camouflage uniforms and shark-mouth-painted military aircraft behind her. The magazine page number 106 appears at the lower-left corner.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 23h ago

Pan Am 737 Postcard . N381PA . #PanAm #B737 #Boeing #Aviation #Travel #Avgeek #Airplanes #Postcards

The airplane has the classic blue cheatline with the pan am meatball on the tail. The sky is blue with out any clouds, and small European style apartment blocks are in the background.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d ago

Air France Budapest Luggage Label . #AirFrance #Budapest #LuggageLabel #Aviation #Ephemera #Avgeek

Vintage Air France luggage label for Budapest, featuring a bold red background with large cream-colored lettering and graphics. The word “BUDAPEST” appears prominently across the upper portion of the label in large, capital serif letters. Below it, a circular cream-colored emblem contains a stylized winged figure associated with Air France's historic branding. To the right of the emblem, the words “VIA AIR FRANCE” are printed in widely spaced capital letters, with a thin horizontal line extending beneath the text. The label uses a simple two-color red-and-cream design and has no photographic imagery.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d ago

Allentown Bethlehem Easton Airport Pennsylvania Postcard . #Allentown #Airports #AirportArchitecture #DC3 #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Postcards #Travel

Vintage color postcard depicting the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport in Pennsylvania, viewed from the airport apron. The postcard is labeled “Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport A-26” across the top and carries the number “R5042” in the lower-left corner.

The airport terminal is a low, red-brick building with a prominent central entrance and a glass-enclosed facade. The words “ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON” are displayed above the entrance. A rectangular control tower rises from the center of the building, with an enclosed observation room surrounded by windows and a roof crowded with radio and communications antennas. Large windows line both the terminal and the adjoining ground-level sections of the building.

In the foreground, a large twin-engine propeller airliner is parked on the airport apron at the right side of the image. The aircraft is shown from the front-left side, with its nose and cockpit extending into the center of the scene and its two propeller engines visible. The nearest propeller dominates the right foreground, while the opposite engine and propeller are partially visible behind it. The aircraft has a dark-colored nose and upper fuselage contrasting with a light-colored body.

The broad paved apron occupies much of the foreground, with a small orange-and-yellow airport service vehicle parked near the terminal. Additional ground equipment and vehicles are visible near the left side of the terminal. A strip of green grass borders the pavement in the lower-right corner. The background consists primarily of a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, giving the postcard a sunny mid-century appearance.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 3d ago

Safety Card Sunday . Pluna CRJ 900 NG Safety Card . #Pluna #Uruguay #CRJ900 #Safetycard #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Travel #Safety

The reverse side of a Pluna CRJ 900 NG aircraft safety instructions card, dated March 2008, with instructions presented in Spanish and English. The upper section, titled “Aterrizaje de emergencia / Emergency landing,” provides diagrams for locating and opening emergency exits identified as A, B, and C. A large aircraft diagram shows the locations of the corresponding emergency exits and red arrows indicating evacuation routes. The illustrations demonstrate opening an exit, moving toward the doorway, deploying or using an evacuation slide, and exiting the aircraft. A warning symbol indicates that emergency exits should not be used if conditions outside are unsafe, with illustrations representing fire and debris or other hazards outside the aircraft. The lower section, titled “Amerizaje / Ditching,” provides procedures for evacuating the aircraft after landing on water. Diagrams show opening emergency exits, moving through the doorway, and using an evacuation route to reach the water. Additional illustrations show a passenger seat cushion being removed and used as a flotation device, as well as a person in the water holding the cushion for flotation. A second aircraft diagram identifies the emergency exits used during ditching. At the bottom, bilingual text states, “Por su seguridad deje esta tarjeta en el avión / For your safety please leave this card on the plane.”

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 3d ago

Safety Card Sunday . Atlas Air (Iran) MD 83/82 Safety Card. . #AtlasAir #Iran #MD80 #Safetycard #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Travel #Safety

Atlas Air safety instructions card for a Boeing MD-83/82, issued January 2025, with English and Persian text and detailed emergency illustrations. The upper portion contains “Life Vest” and “Smoke in the Cabin” sections, showing a yellow life vest and an illustration of a passenger responding to smoke inside the cabin. The “Life Vest Donning Instructions” section provides five numbered illustrations demonstrating how to remove a life vest from its storage location, place it over the head, fasten the straps, tighten the vest, and inflate it. A separate five-step sequence demonstrates the procedure for putting a life vest on an infant, including securing the vest around the child and attaching the accompanying strap. The lower half contains “Emergency Exit Opening Instructions,” with diagrams showing how passengers should identify and operate different emergency exits, use evacuation slides, and exit the aircraft. Additional illustrations demonstrate opening specific exit doors and moving through the exits. Two large diagrams at the right depict a Boeing MD-83/82 making an emergency landing on land and ditching on water, with emergency exit locations marked by letters. The bottom of the card identifies it as “Code No: AT-OPC-608,” Issue 01, Revision 00, dated January 2025.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 3d ago

The Hastings, Nebraska Airport 1930-2026. . #Nebraska #Airports #Aviation #HistoricPreservation #Avgeek #Travel

1930 Postcard in a sepia tone. You see the hanger and some airplanes outside. Also below is a shot of the then terminal building.

The preserves brick, glass hanger with a white sign at top that say Hastings Municipal Airport.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 4d ago

Albert Whitted Airport Postcard . #Airports #AirportArchitecture #Postcards #Travel #Avgeek #Aviation #StPetersburg #Florida

Alt Description: Color postcard illustration of Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, Florida, with the airport’s hangars and several aircraft shown against a pastel sky. The printed heading across the top reads “63 ALBERT WHITTED AIRPORT, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA. THE SUNSHINE CITY.”

The airport scene is viewed from across a grassy area. In the foreground is a dense bed of green vegetation covered with numerous small pink and white flowers. Beyond the flowers is a broad green airfield separated from the viewer by a paved or compacted runway and taxiway area.

Two large airport hangars dominate the middle of the image. The hangar on the left is a long, low building with a blue-gray roof and a large dark aircraft door. A small red aircraft is parked outside near the front. A second, much larger hangar stands on the right. It has a tall, steeply pitched blue-gray roof, a large dark arched entrance, and light-colored walls. Several small aircraft are parked around the hangars, including red aircraft near both buildings.

Three small airplanes are depicted flying above the airport. A red aircraft is at the upper left, while two smaller aircraft appear farther away near the center and upper right. The buildings and aircraft are rendered in the simplified, colorful style typical of an illustrated vintage postcard.

A small white building and additional airport structures are visible between the two main hangars. Trees and low vegetation form a narrow horizon behind the airport. Above them is a broad sky transitioning from pale blue at the top to soft pink and peach near the horizon, with several light clouds. A windsock or small flag is visible atop the larger hangar.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 4d ago

1932 Rickenbacker Airport, Sioux City, Iowa Postcard . #Iowa #SiouxCity #Airports #AirportArchitecture #Postcards #Travel #Avgeek #Aviation

Color postcard illustration of Rickenbacker Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, showing the hangar and facilities of Hawks Tri-State Airlines, Inc. The large red hangar dominates the center of the image, with “Hawks Tri-State Airlines Inc.” painted in large white and yellow lettering across its curved roofline. The hangar has a broad arched roof and large aircraft doors, with a small airplane partially visible inside or in front of the building.

A lower red-brick section extends from the left side of the hangar and contains a series of evenly spaced windows and several entrances. Near the center of the building is a taller brick section with additional windows and signage. A metal lattice communications or utility tower stands in front of the hangar, partially obscuring the lettering. Several small aircraft and pieces of airport equipment are visible around the hangar and along the right side of the building.

The airport grounds occupy most of the foreground and consist of a broad, open, unpaved or lightly paved apron rendered in tan and reddish-brown tones. A simple fence runs horizontally across the foreground. The background sky is light blue with scattered white clouds. The postcard has a hand-colored or lithographic appearance, with simplified architectural details and saturated red, orange, blue, and tan colors.

The printed caption along the bottom reads “RICKENBACKER AIRPORT, SIOUX CITY, IOWA”, with the postcard number “OA2992” at the lower right.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 5d ago

Coasting into the weekend~ . Antilles Air Boats Postcard . #Seaplanes #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Travel #postcards #AntillesAirBoats #Antilles

Color postcard photograph of an Antilles Air Boats seaplane operating on the water. The postcard identifies the company as “Antilles Air Boats — the downtown seaplane airline.” A twin-engine amphibious flying boat is shown moving from left to right across a sheltered body of water, with a large spray of white water trailing behind it.

The aircraft is painted primarily white with a thin red stripe along the fuselage and red accents on the engine nacelles and wings. It has two piston engines mounted high above the fuselage on the wing, with large circular engine openings facing the viewer. The aircraft has a high-wing configuration, a boat-like hull with a rounded nose, side windows along the cabin, and a large vertical tail. A small marking is visible on the forward portion of the fuselage. The aircraft is photographed at relatively close range from the side and front, emphasizing its hull and twin engines.

The foreground is occupied by blue-green water with small ripples and waves. Behind the aircraft is a tropical shoreline with dense green vegetation, scattered houses and other buildings, and a gently rising hillside. The shoreline appears developed but heavily vegetated. The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds.

At the top of the postcard, a black silhouette of a flying bird enclosed in a circle appears beside the large title “Antilles Air Boats.” Beneath it, the slogan “the downtown seaplane airline” is printed in smaller black lettering. The overall image depicts the tropical setting and water-based operation of Antilles Air Boats.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 6d ago

1954 Jacksonville Airport Postcard . Eastern Air Lines Constellation N104A . #Jacksonville #EasternAirlines #Airports #Aviation #Florida #Avgeek #Travel #History #lockheedConstellation

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 7d ago

Widebody Wednesday. . JAL Japan Air Lines DC-10 Postcard. . #JAL #JapanAirLines #DC10 #Postcard #Aviation #avgeek #travel #Japan #trijets

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · last wk.

1972 Amarillo Air Terminal Postcard . #Amarillo #Texas #Postcard #Texashistory #AirportArchitecure #Aviation #Avgeek #Travel #Postcards @airportarchitecture.byerussell.com

Color postcard photograph of the Amarillo Air Terminal in Amarillo, Texas, viewed from across the airport’s passenger drop-off area. The terminal is a large, modernist two-story building with a long, horizontal façade. The upper portion is faced in reddish-brown brick, while the lower sections consist of concrete and extensive dark-tinted glass. Large concrete columns support a wide, projecting canopy over the main entrance and passenger circulation area. The words “AMARILLO AIR TERMINAL” are displayed in widely spaced white capital letters along the upper façade.

The covered upper-level entrance features a series of large rectangular openings separated by concrete columns, with a continuous metal railing running along the edge of the elevated walkway. Behind the railing are large expanses of dark glass windows. The lower level is recessed beneath the upper floor and contains additional dark glass entrances and windows. Several large, round or rectangular concrete planters line the sidewalk in front of the terminal, containing small trees and low landscaping. Additional young trees are planted in a landscaped strip between the sidewalk and the roadway.

Two people can be seen walking along the sidewalk near the center of the image, providing a sense of scale to the large terminal building. Several small vehicles are visible farther to the right near the curb. The foreground consists of a broad paved airport roadway or passenger loading area extending across the bottom of the photograph.

The terminal is photographed beneath a bright blue sky with large, puffy white clouds. The postcard has a vintage color-print appearance, with slightly muted colors and visible printing texture. A white caption band along the bottom reads “AMARILLO AIR TERMINAL — AMARILLO, TEXAS” in red capital letters.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · last wk.

T-Tail Tuesday. . Air Florida 727 Postcard - N274AF . #AirFlorida #B727 #airplanes #Avgeek #Aviation #Ephemera #Travel #Florida #History

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · last wk.

1940 Lancaster Pa. Pennsylvania Municipal Airport Postcard . #Lancaster #Pennsylvania #Airport #Postcard #Travel #AirportArchitecture #Avgeek #Aviation #earlyaviation

Vintage color postcard depicting Lancaster Municipal Airport in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, viewed from the front of the airport grounds. The central building is a large Art Deco–style red-brick and gray hangar and terminal complex labeled “LANCASTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT” in large black capital letters across the upper façade, beneath a stylized winged-airplane emblem. The main hangar has several large open bays with aircraft visible inside, while the building’s red-brick side sections contain large multi-pane windows and doors. On the right side is a small red-brick control tower with a glass-enclosed observation room and a tall metal tower rising above it, topped with an airport beacon and other equipment; a windsock extends to the right.

Several small aircraft are parked on the paved apron in front of the building. A blue-and-white aircraft is positioned near the left hangar, with another dark aircraft partly visible behind it. In the center foreground is a yellow-and-orange high-wing single-engine airplane, while a white aircraft is parked closer to the viewer. Additional small aircraft are visible toward the right side of the apron. The foreground contains a broad green lawn bordered by a white metal fence and gate. Beyond the airport buildings is a flat grassy landscape beneath a pale blue sky with scattered white clouds.

The postcard has a cream-colored border and slightly muted vintage printing. Along the bottom, the printed caption reads “Lancaster Municipal Airport, Lancaster, Pa.”, with the identification number “OB-H1302” in the lower-right corner.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · last wk.

Ever been to Mankato, MN? . 1930 Sohler Flying Service Mankato Minnesota Airport Postcard Curtis Robin NC9206 . #Mankato #Minnesota #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Postcards #Travel

Black-and-white photograph postcard showing a Curtiss Robin monoplane belonging to Sohler Flying Service at Mankato Airport, Mankato, Minnesota. The aircraft is parked on an open grassy field and is viewed from its left side, facing right. It has a high-mounted straight wing supported by diagonal struts, an enclosed cockpit, a radial engine mounted at the nose with the engine components exposed, and a two-wheel fixed landing gear with a small tailwheel or skid.

The aircraft carries registration NC9206 on the vertical tail, and a small oval “Sohler” emblem is visible on the fuselage beneath the cockpit. The propeller is visible at the front of the aircraft, with one blade appearing nearly vertical. The dark-painted fuselage contrasts strongly with the lighter-colored tail and propeller.

Behind the aircraft is a broad grassy airport field extending toward a distant line of trees and low buildings. The horizon is flat and open, characteristic of the Mankato area. The photograph has a vintage, slightly grainy appearance consistent with an early twentieth-century aviation postcard.

White lettering printed across the bottom identifies the scene as “SOHLER FLYING SERVICE”, with “MANKATO AIRPORT” at lower left and “MANKATO, MINN.” at lower right. A small photographer or image-production marking appears near the lower-left corner.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · last wk.

Goodnight from this DC-10. . #DC10 #Aviation #Avgeek #Travel #Nighttimephotography #Photography #sunset #Airplanes #Latenightvibes

In the distance the sun sets and casts the last rays of light. You get orange, tan, and black. The silhouette of a DC-10 is viable breaking through the dark clouds.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · last wk.

Safety Card Sunday . British Airways BAC 1-11 510/539 Safety Card Issue 1 . #BritishAirways #BAC111 #Airplanes #Planes #Aviation #Avgeek #Travel

ritish Airways “Safety on Board” emergency instruction card for the BAC 1-11 510/539 series, Issue 1, featuring diagrams and illustrations showing emergency procedures, seat-belt use, brace positions, life jackets, evacuation, and the use of emergency exits. The card has a white background with a decorative border of alternating lavender and yellow diagonal stripes. At the top, a black British Airways banner contains the airline name in white lettering and the red-and-blue British Airways speedmarque. Above it, the text “ALL AUTOMATIC SLIDES” appears in black. The center heading reads “BAC 1-11 510/539 SERIES”, while a multilingual safety notice appears below it in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and Greek. At the upper right, a white panel reads “ISSUE 1.”

The upper-left section contains a series of small aircraft diagrams showing three operating conditions: takeoff and landing, emergency landing, and landing on water, followed by a red-and-black no-smoking symbol. Beside these diagrams, three sequential illustrations demonstrate fastening and releasing a passenger seat belt. Hands insert the metal buckle into the clasp, tighten the belt, and release it using the buckle mechanism, with red arrows indicating the direction of each movement.

The upper-right section shows additional emergency information. Small diagrams identify an aircraft during an emergency landing on land, an aircraft landing on water, and a red crossed-out smoking symbol. The words “BRACE BRACE” appear beside an illustrated horn or announcement device. Three seated passengers demonstrate different brace positions: one passenger sits upright with the hands protecting the head, another bends forward with the head lowered and arms protecting the face, and a third bends forward over the knees.

The middle section begins with a diagram of a passenger seat and an “ADULT” identification tag, accompanied by red arrows indicating the correct handling or removal of the tag. A series of numbered illustrations, 1 through 5, shows an adult passenger putting on a yellow/orange life jacket. The sequence depicts the passenger placing the vest over the head, pulling and securing the straps around the body, fastening the vest, and checking its position. A red X indicates an incorrect method of wearing or securing the life jacket.

A second numbered sequence below demonstrates life-jacket procedures for children. An adult in a blue uniform assists with a yellow/orange child life jacket marked “CHILD.” The illustrations show the adult preparing the vest, placing it on a child, adjusting the vest, and assisting children seated together. A red X marks an incorrect procedure. At the far right, an adult and child are shown moving toward an EXIT, with an arrow indicating the direction of evacuation.

The bottom portion contains a large perspective illustration of the aircraft's cabin and exterior emergency evacuation area. Passengers emerge from aircraft doors onto the ground and move away from the aircraft. A flight attendant in a blue uniform directs passengers, while an adult wearing a yellow life jacket assists or guides a child. A large red arrow points passengers away from the aircraft. A body of water is illustrated at the right side of the scene, indicating procedures associated with an evacuation near water.

The bottom border repeats the lavender-and-yellow diagonal pattern. At lower right is the printer information “Printed by Pine & Co. (P) Ltd.”, followed by the identification code “F558 (1st)”.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · last wk.

Safety Card Sunday . Swissair MD80 -81 -82 -83 Safety Card - 12.1991 . #Swissair #MD80 #safetyCards #aviation #avgeek #travel #airplanes #ephemera

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Riding in to the weekend ~ . 1967 United Airlines 727-22. - Denver. . #unitedAirlines #B727 #Greyhound #bus #Airport #Denver #Travel #Aviation #Avgeek

Color photograph of a United Airlines Boeing 727-100 parked on an airport ramp beside a Greyhound charter bus, illustrating the close relationship between airline and ground transportation during the jet age. The scene is photographed from ground level on a bright, clear day, emphasizing the massive size of the aircraft in comparison to the bus.

Dominating the right side of the image is the rear fuselage and distinctive T-tail of the United Airlines Boeing 727. The aircraft is painted in United's classic "Stars and Bars" livery, featuring a broad red cheatline sweeping diagonally toward the tail and a blue accent stripe below it. The large black "United" title is prominently displayed on the white fuselage. The registration N7084U is visible just ahead of the tail. The aircraft's three-engine configuration is clearly shown, with one engine mounted on each side of the rear fuselage and the third engine integrated into the base of the vertical stabilizer. A portable boarding stair is positioned beneath the rear fuselage near the aft service area.

In the left foreground is a polished stainless-steel Greyhound Scenicruiser-style coach operating as a charter bus. The bus faces directly toward the camera with its passenger door standing open. Across the destination sign above the windshield, illuminated lettering reads "CHARTER," flanked by fleet number 1859 on both sides. Large black letters spelling "GREYHOUND" stretch across the front of the coach beneath the windshield, while the iconic running greyhound emblem is mounted between the dual windshield wipers. Through the windshield, the silhouette of the driver can be seen seated behind the wheel.

Behind both vehicles rises an airport control tower with multiple observation levels enclosed in glass, standing above a collection of low airport service buildings. Ramp lighting poles and airport equipment are visible around the apron, while the expansive concrete ramp occupies the foreground.

The composition juxtaposes two icons of mid-century American transportation—the Boeing 727, one of the most successful short- and medium-haul jetliners ever built, and the Greyhound intercity coach—capturing an era when bus charters frequently transported airline passengers and crews between terminals, hotels, and airports.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Goodnight from Kansas City (MKC) . #KansasCity #Sunset #Travel #Aviation #Airplanes #Airport

Color postcard depicting the Kansas City skyline at sunset as viewed from an airport ramp. The foreground features two parked single-engine general aviation aircraft silhouetted against the fading light. One aircraft sits at the left edge of the image facing right, while another is parked on the right facing left, their wings extending toward the center of the composition. The aircraft are painted primarily white with dark accent stripes, but appear mostly in shadow due to the low evening light.

Beyond the aircraft, the downtown Kansas City skyline stretches across the horizon in silhouette. A variety of high-rise office buildings, hotels, and historic towers form a jagged skyline, their windows beginning to glow as dusk settles. Near the center of the scene, illuminated arches of a bridge create a graceful series of curved lights spanning the foreground of the city. Scattered building lights and streetlights add points of brightness against the darkening urban landscape.

Above the city, the sky transitions through soft pastel shades of pink, lavender, and pale blue, creating a colorful sunset backdrop that contrasts with the nearly black silhouettes of the buildings and aircraft. The airport pavement occupies the lower portion of the image, appearing dark and reflective in the fading light.

In the upper-right corner, white lettering reads "Skyline at Sunset Kansas City." The postcard emphasizes the contrast between aviation in the foreground and the city's illuminated skyline beyond, capturing the tranquil atmosphere of an airport at dusk.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Northwest Airlines DC-4 Postcard. . N95411 . #NorthwestAirlines #dc4 #travel #postcards #ephemera #Aviation #Avgeek

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Goodnight from Bonanza Air Lines~ . #BonanzaAirLines #LuggageLabel #aviation #Travel #Latenightvibes #Avgeek #dc3

Rectangular vintage baggage tag issued by Bonanza Air Lines for air dispatch service, printed in black ink on bright orange cardstock with a detachable claim stub on the right. The design features a bold, stylized illustration of a twin-engine propeller airliner flying diagonally across the top against a black night sky dotted with stars. The aircraft's vertical tail prominently displays the word "BONANZA," while the words "AIR DISPATCH" appear in large capital letters beneath the airplane.

The left side of the tag contains a desert-themed illustration characteristic of the American Southwest, with a silhouetted Joshua tree in the foreground and rolling mesas and mountains stretching across the bottom of the tag. Horizontal lines behind the tree suggest either a sunset or stylized horizon.

The center of the tag is reserved for handwritten shipping information. Printed fields include "TO," "ON ARRIVAL PHONE," "ADDRESS," and "CITY," followed by the printed routing line "VIA BONANZA AIR LINES." Dotted guide lines provide space for names, addresses, telephone numbers, and destination city information.

Along the right edge is a narrow perforated claim stub designed to be detached after check-in. The stub contains vertically oriented printed fields labeled "FROM," "ADDRESS," "CITY," and "PHONE," each accompanied by dotted writing lines for sender information.

The entire tag uses a high-contrast black-and-orange color scheme with mid-century commercial graphic styling, featuring bold typography, simple geometric shapes, and clean line-art illustrations that emphasize Bonanza Air Lines' branding and its service throughout the American Southwest. The tag is shown unused, with no handwriting, stamps, tears, or other markings visible.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Reposting, since Bluesky messed up the bridging with Mastodon.

Aviation Librarian@aviation-librarian.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 2w ago

Anesett Helicopter Postcard . #Anesett #Helicopter #Postcard #travel #Australia #Aviation #Avgeek #postcards

Color postcard depicting an Ansett helicopter in flight over a tropical coastal landscape. The white helicopter, bearing the Ansett name and registration VH-BYI, hovers above turquoise water with its landing gear extended and rotor blades blurred in motion. Palm fronds frame the foreground, while a forested island and distant hills rise across the bay beneath a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds, creating a scenic island aviation view.

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Goodnight from Dulles ~ . #DullesInternationalAirport #WashingtonDC #aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Planes #Travel #Postcard @airportarchitecture.byerussell.com

Color postcard featuring a collage of views from Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The largest image shows the airport's iconic Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal illuminated at night, with its sweeping curved roof and expansive glass façade. An inset at upper left depicts the airport's distinctive air traffic control tower against a blue sky, while a lower-left inset shows the terminal interior with ticketing and passenger check-in areas beneath the vaulted roof. Large gold lettering in the lower right reads, "Dulles International Airport."

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

T-Tail Tuesday - Memphis International Airport - American Airlines 727 Postcard N1901 & N849AA. . #AmericanAirlines #B727 #Memphis #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Travel

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

SwissAir Convair 990 Postcard . #Swissair #CV990 #Postcard #avgeek #aviation #Switzerland #travel #Europe

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Safety Card Sunday. . Air New Zealand ATR 72-500 Safety Card. . #AirNewZealand #NewZealand #ATR72 #SafetyCard #Travel #Ephemera #Aviation #Avgeek

Air New Zealand ATR 72-500 safety instruction card (Issue 3, January 9, 2007) front. The card illustrates how to fasten, tighten, and release the seat belt, the recommended brace position for an emergency landing, and the location and use of the life jacket stored beneath the seat. Step-by-step diagrams show passengers removing, securing, and inflating the life jacket by pulling the inflation tabs and using the oral inflation tube. A final illustration shows passengers evacuating into the water away from the aircraft. The card features Air New Zealand branding with a blue header and yellow border.

Air New Zealand ATR 72-500 safety instruction card (Issue 3, January 9, 2007) reverse. The card illustrates emergency exit procedures for the aircraft, including opening the main cabin door, operating the rear airstair door, and using the overwing emergency exit. A cabin diagram identifies exit locations labeled A, B, and C. Step-by-step illustrations show passengers and crew opening each type of exit, deploying the rear stairs, and evacuating safely. The top of the card displays no mobile phone and no smoking symbols, and the bottom includes the notice, "Please do not remove this card from the aircraft."

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Safety Card Sunday. . Iran Air - B737 Safety Card . #IranAir #Iran #b737 #SafetyCard #Travel #Ephemera #Aviation #Avgeek

RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 2w ago

Sunday Safety Cards . British Airways BAC 1-11 400 Safety Card . #Bac111 #Britishairways #SafetyCard #Travel #Ephemera #Aviation #Avgeek

British Airways BAC 1-11 400 Series (Issue 1) safety instruction card front. The multilingual card illustrates emergency procedures for aircraft equipped with automatic escape slides, including takeoff and landing, emergency landing, ditching, emergency exits, no smoking, and removal of high-heeled shoes. A central diagram of the BAC 1-11 identifies emergency exits and evacuation routes, while additional illustrations demonstrate the operation of forward, overwing, and rear exits, deployment of escape slides, and emergency evacuation procedures. British Airways branding appears prominently across the top.

British Airways BAC 1-11 400 Series (Issue 1) safety instruction card reverse. The multilingual card provides illustrated instructions for fastening and releasing seat belts, brace positions, life jacket retrieval and inflation, and procedures for assisting children during emergencies. Step-by-step diagrams show how to don life jackets, use child flotation aids, evacuate onto an aircraft wing following a water landing, and receive assistance from cabin crew. The card features British Airways branding and applies to BAC 1-11 400 Series aircraft.