| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N79B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-201D |
| C/n (msn): | 2257 |
| Operator Titles: | Florida Airlines |
| Promotional Titles: | The Connection |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Miami - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMIA IATA: MIA Local: MIA Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 5 November 1978 |
| Photo by: | Danny Grew |
| Photo ID: | 224028 |
| Photo Comment |
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In 1975 Florida Airlines took over both Air South and Shawnee Airlines, because their route networks supplemented that of Florida Airlines perfectly. The two airlines continued to operate under their own names as Florida Airlines subsidiaries, but their combined routes were marketed as "The Connection". Some aircraft carried large "The Connection" titles, and often also the actual airline's name in smaller size. DC-3 N79B for example is seen here carrying small "Florida Airlines" titles on the nose. The Shawnee Airlines subsidiary was shutdown by the FAA in Oct 1977 and sold to Air Miami in 1978. This photo is copyright © Danny Grew, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 March 2020, and has since been viewed 543 times. |