Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Happy 80th Anniversary


Not only is November 11th known for Veteran's Day, it's also Hawaiian Air's anniversary day. 80 years ago today, Hawaiian Airlines (began business back then as Inter-Island Airways) started its inter-island flight operations.

Today's photo shows Inter-Island Airways' first aircraft, NC251M, a Bellanca CH-300 "Pacemaker". This 80 year-old aircraft purchased by Hawaiian Airlines, and was restored in Washington, before being shipped to Hawai‘i. The CH-300 is airworthy, and will be used by Hawaiian Air for promotional purposes.

Hau‘oli la hanau Hawaiian Airlines!

To all the veterans ... thank you for serving our country!

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