1945 American Airlines DC-4 Flagship Washington NC90423 Photo 8x10 For Sale

1945 American Airlines DC-4 Flagship Washington NC90423 Photo 8x10
In-Flight Aerial View... Named Flagship, Registration Clearly VisibleDESCRIPTIONThis vintage American Airlines publicity photograph captures the airline\'s Douglas DC-4 \"Flagship Washington,\" registration NC90423, banked in flight over open terrain with a river and airfield visible below.The fuselage carries the \"American Airlines System\" script titling and the airline\'s eagle emblem, with the registration painted large on both the tail and the upper wing surface, and \"Flagship Washington\" lettered beneath the cockpit along with the American Airlines Inc. line.The DC-4 entered American Airlines service in 1945 as part of a fleet of more than fifty of the type, replacing surplus military C-54 Skymasters converted for airline use after World War II, and its extended range allowed American to push routes into transatlantic and transpacific territory for the first time.This particular airframe was documented closely enough that it was later reproduced decades afterward as a collector diecast model under its \"Flagship Washington\" identity, a reflection of how well recorded this specific aircraft and paint scheme remain among airline historians.This is a vintage American Airlines publicity print, not a first-generation studio original, and should not be represented as such.The image has been archived at a 600dpi scan for reference. Every effort is made toward fact checking and provenance, including background research through news and historical archives. If any listing is incorrect in any way and you\'re unsatisfied with the item, please connect with me and I\'ll make it right. Orders placed before Noon CDT ship same day via Ground Advantage with tracking so you know exactly when it will arrive. Returns accepted on all items exceeding $25 in cost. All shipments receive rigid, professional packaging, sealed and protected in acid free sleeves. Shipping is free and already built into the price, so the BIN price is exactly what you pay, no surprise shipping costs at checkout.CONDITIONVintage American Airlines publicity photograph on 8x10 inch matte finish photo paper, with the printed image area measuring approximately 7.25 x 9.25 inches within a white border, an estimate rather than a calipered measurement. The tail registration NC90423, wing registration, and \"American Airlines System\" titling are all legibly sharp, with generally good overall focus for a period press print. Expect typical handling wear consistent with age including light edge and corner wear, minor surface toning, and small handling creases; no tears or losses are present in the printed image area. Sold as a vintage publicity print, not an original studio print.