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Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail WW2

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1929

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1928 The most famous heroic airmail pic 💪😎

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1940

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1945

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1926

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1927

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1950

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1956

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1929

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail WW2

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1932

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1986

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1933

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail KLM DC-6 ~early 50s

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RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail

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RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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.

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RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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.

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RWA @aviationlibrarian.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1973

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1963

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1942

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1950

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1954

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#aircargohistory #airmail 1918

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#aircargohistory 2014

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#aircargohistory 1979

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 19/07/2026

#Embraer #KC-390, #Brazil - Air Force (PT-ZNG) by R.Kellenaers-Photography (#The Mach Loop) #Military #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Brazil - Air Force Embraer KC-390 PT-ZNG - The Mach Loop (Photo by R.Kellenaers-Photography)

Photo of PT-ZNG Embraer KC-390 of Brazil - Air Force | Military The Mach Loop - UK - Wales © R.Kellenaers-Photography Jul 18th 2026

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 21/07/2026

#Boeing #727-200F, #USA Jet Airlines (N727US) by Noah S (#Niagara Falls Intl) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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USA Jet Airlines Boeing 727-200F N727US at Niagara Falls Intl IAG / KIAG (Photo by Noah S)

Photo of N727US Boeing 727-200F of USA Jet Airlines at IAG / KIAG Niagara Falls Intl - USA - New York © Noah S Jul 20th 2026

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 21/07/2026

#Boeing #727-200F, #Aerosucre (HK-4504) by chalymtz (#Guatemala City - La Aurora International) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Aerosucre Boeing 727-200F HK-4504 at Guatemala City - La Aurora International GUA / MGGT (Photo by chalymtz)

Photo of HK-4504 Boeing 727-200F of Aerosucre at GUA / MGGT Guatemala City - La Aurora International - Guatemala © chalymtz Mar 18th 2021

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 21/07/2026

#Boeing #737-800 Combi, #Air Inuit (C-FTUY) by Alex Pierzak (#Kuujjuaq) #Airliners #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Air Inuit Boeing 737-800 Combi C-FTUY at Kuujjuaq YVP / CYVP (Photo by Alex Pierzak)

Photo of C-FTUY Boeing 737-800 Combi of Air Inuit at YVP / CYVP Kuujjuaq - Canada © Alex Pierzak Jun 30th 2026

Air Cargo - How It Works @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#aircargohistory 1973

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 26/07/2026

Most liked photo of the last 24 hours: #Ilyushin #Il-76 (all models), #India - Air Force (KI2901) photographed by Vaibhav Shah (Yelahanka AFB) #Military #aviationdaily #aviation #photography #spotting

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India - Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 (all models) KI2901 at Yelahanka AFB VOYK (Photo by Vaibhav Shah)

Photo of KI2901 Ilyushin Il-76 (all models) of India - Air Force at VOYK Yelahanka AFB - India © Vaibhav Shah Feb 13th 2023

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 27/07/2026

From our #eyecatcher archive: #Douglas #DC-8-70 Series, #Samaritan's Purse (N782SP) photographed by Kacper Foryś (#Katowice - Pyrzowice) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks #planespotting

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Samaritan's Purse Douglas DC-8-70 Series N782SP at Katowice - Pyrzowice KTW / EPKT (Photo by Kacper Foryś )

Photo of N782SP Douglas DC-8-70 Series of Samaritan's Purse at KTW / EPKT Katowice - Pyrzowice - Poland © Kacper Foryś Apr 11th 2022

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 27/07/2026

#ATR #72 (all models), #Fleet Air International (HA-KAW) by Simon Prechtl (#Linz) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Fleet Air International ATR 72 (all models) HA-KAW at Linz LNZ / LOWL (Photo by Simon Prechtl)

Photo of HA-KAW ATR 72 (all models) of Fleet Air International at LNZ / LOWL Linz - Austria © Simon Prechtl Jul 12th 2026

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 30/07/2026

From our #eyecatcher archive: #Boeing #757-200F, #FedEx Federal Express (N928FD) photographed by Angelo Bufalino (#Springfield - Branson National) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks #planespotting

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FedEx Federal Express Boeing 757-200F N928FD at Springfield - Branson National SGF / KSGF (Photo by Angelo Bufalino)

Photo of N928FD Boeing 757-200F of FedEx Federal Express at SGF / KSGF Springfield - Branson National - USA - Missouri © Angelo Bufalino Jan 1st 2015

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 03/08/2026

#Airbus #A330-300(P2F), #Saudi Arabian Cargo (EI-LKD) by Mario Ferioli (#Milan - Malpensa) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Saudi Arabian Cargo Airbus A330-300(P2F) EI-LKD at Milan - Malpensa MXP / LIMC (Photo by Mario Ferioli)

Photo of EI-LKD Airbus A330-300(P2F) of Saudi Arabian Cargo at MXP / LIMC Milan - Malpensa - Italy © Mario Ferioli Jul 30th 2026

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 10/08/2026

#Boeing #727-200F, #T2 Aviation (G-OSRA) by Type Uniting (#Southend) #Corporate #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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T2 Aviation Boeing 727-200F G-OSRA at Southend SEN / EGMC (Photo by Type Uniting)

Photo of G-OSRA Boeing 727-200F of T2 Aviation at SEN / EGMC Southend - UK - England © Type Uniting Aug 9th 2026

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 11/08/2026

#Antonov #An-225 Mriya, #Antonov Airlines / Design Bureau (UR-82060) by Martin Šabatka (#Berlin - Schönefeld) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Antonov Airlines / Design Bureau Antonov An-225 Mriya UR-82060 at Berlin - Schönefeld SXF (Photo by Martin Šabatka)

Photo of UR-82060 Antonov An-225 Mriya of Antonov Airlines / Design Bureau at SXF Berlin - Schönefeld - Germany © Martin Šabatka Apr 28th 2018

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 13/08/2026

Detailed shot of the new FedEx retro livery! #FedEx #Retro #Livery #Aviation #AviationPhotography #Avgeek #Avgeeks #Planespotting #Boeing #Memphis #USA #AviationLovers #Spotting #Tennessee N884FD #Boeing 777-200F of FedEx #Federal #Express at MEM / KMEM airplane-pictures.net/photo/177234...

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FedEx Federal Express Boeing 777-200F N884FD at Memphis Intl MEM / KMEM (Photo by Angelo Bufalino)

Photo of N884FD Boeing 777-200F of FedEx Federal Express at MEM / KMEM Memphis Intl - USA - Tennessee © Angelo Bufalino Aug 11th 2026

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 14/08/2026

#Boeing #727-200F, #Air Class Cargo (CX-CLC) by Fernando Hernandez Bolaños (#San Jose - Juan Santamaría Intl) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Air Class Cargo Boeing 727-200F CX-CLC at San Jose - Juan Santamaría Intl SJO / MROC (Photo by Fernando Hernandez Bolaños)

Photo of CX-CLC Boeing 727-200F of Air Class Cargo at SJO / MROC San Jose - Juan Santamaría Intl - Costa Rica © Fernando Hernandez Bolaños May 31st 2024

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Airplane-Pictures.net @airplane-pictures.net · 14/08/2026

#Boeing #747-400F, ERF, #Cargolux (LX-ECV) by Jehu Monterroso Photography (#Los Angeles Intl) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks

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Cargolux Boeing 747-400F, ERF LX-ECV at Los Angeles Intl LAX / KLAX (Photo by Jehu Monterroso Photography)

Photo of LX-ECV Boeing 747-400F, ERF of Cargolux at LAX / KLAX Los Angeles Intl - USA - California © Jehu Monterroso Photography Dec 17th 2018