Description: Since Pan American World Airways had done little in providing service to the Scandinavian countries, the Civil Aeronautics Board awarded Northwest Airlines a certificate to replace Pan American on this route, thus giving Northwest its first access to European markets. Service was originally scheduled to begin with McDonnell Douglas DC-10s on June 8, 1978, but a strike of Northwest pilots caused a last-minute postponement.The strike was eventually settled and the airline inaugurated New York-Copenhagen-Stockholm service on March 31, 1979, and Boston-Glasgow-Copenhagen service on April 29. Northwest assigned Boeing 747 for these new routes instead of DC-10s.This cover received the Northwest Airlines official cachet, depicting a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, intended for the June 8, 1979 inaugural flight from Boston, Massachusetts to Copenhagen, Denmark. The first was cancelled due to a pilot strike.
Price: 2.5 USD
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-10-20T13:00:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Aviation History
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: First Flight Cover
Event: First Flight
Grade: Ungraded
Exact Topic: First Flight
Topic: Postal History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
