Joplin MO Municipal Airport Linen Postcard DC-3 Era Plane 1940s-50s

$ 5.28

Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Signed: No Subject: Airport City: Joplin Country: United States Theme: Aerial, Cities Towns, Community Life, Transportation Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Unposted Region: Missouri Material: Cardboard Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Description

Joplin MO Municipal Airport Linen Postcard DC-3 Era Plane 1940s-50s. The vibrant image captures the bustling airfield, featuring a classic propeller-driven aircraft, likely a Douglas DC-3, poised on the tarmac. The linen texture, a popular printing technique of the mid-20th century, gives the card a unique tactile quality and a charming, nostalgic aesthetic. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating piece of aviation history with this vintage linen postcard showcasing the Municipal Airport in Joplin, Missouri. The vibrant image captures the bustling airfield, featuring a classic propeller-driven aircraft, likely a Douglas DC-3, poised on the tarmac. The distinctive airport terminal building, proudly displaying the "JOPLIN AIRPORT" sign, along with a large hangar and other ground vehicles, evokes the golden age of air travel. This postcard, published by Joplin News Co., Joplin, Mo., highlights the airport's significance as a hub for leading airlines offering frequent schedules to principal cities. The linen texture, a popular printing technique of the mid-20th century, gives the card a unique tactile quality and a charming, nostalgic aesthetic. It's a superb collectible for aviation enthusiasts, Missouri history buffs, or anyone with an appreciation for vintage Americana and the evolution of transportation.