1980 KLM Boeing 747 Landing Los Angeles LAX Original Airplane Aircraft Photo

$ 10.56

Theme: aviation, transportation, cities & towns Year of Production: 1980 Antique: No Type: Photograph Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print Unit of Sale: Single Piece Size: 6x4 inches Featured Person/Artist: none Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989 Framing: Unframed Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Number of Photographs: 1 Subject: aircraft, hangar, landing, airport, aviation Vintage: Yes

Description

1980 KLM Boeing 747 Landing Los Angeles LAX Original Airplane Aircraft Photo. A KLM Boeing 747 is captured landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A United Airlines hangar can also be seen in the background, identifying the location clearly as LAX. The 747, often referred to as the "Queen of the Skies," has been an essential part of KLM's long-haul operations. A photo taken by an aircraft enthusiast at Los Angeles Airport LAX.Type & Size: A 6x4" original photograph.Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition. Please see photos for scans. A KLM Boeing 747 is captured landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The aircraft is still in the iconic KLM blue and white color scheme, typical for the airline during the 1980s and 1990s. A United Airlines hangar can also be seen in the background, identifying the location clearly as LAX.KLM, known as the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, has a rich history of operating Boeing 747s, which were introduced to its fleet in the 1970s. The 747, often referred to as the "Queen of the Skies," has been an essential part of KLM's long-haul operations. KLM ceased operating passenger 747s in 2020, marking the end of an era for the aircraft in their fleet.Visible text includes the KLM logo and branding on the aircraft's fuselage and tail. The words "Royal Dutch Airlines" and "City of Amsterdam" are also visible. The United Airlines hangar in the background features the United logo. There are no captions or identifiable people in the image.