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Post by gharper on Jan 15, 2021 20:04:05 GMT -5
Couldn't show the virtual steak dinner.
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Post by gharper on Jan 15, 2021 20:14:55 GMT -5
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Jan 15, 2021 22:18:57 GMT -5
Delta used the Golden Crown service moniker through 1958. In 1959 they instead called it Royal Service.
"Champagne accompanies your choice of entree on Delta's new DC-7 Royal Service Flights. Three stewardesses give new meaning to personal service. Your favorite beverage is available. Seats are reserved on most originating flights. There's fast baggage handling, and a special passenger agent at the airport. Make your next trip a royal experience - fly Delta Royal Service - at no extra fare!"
Delta's DC-7 coach service was still called "Royal Scot". "Hot meal included in fare. Beverage service available at popular prices. Reserved seats for your convenience. Deluxe decor - all this and more - at a coach fare!"
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Post by gharper on Jan 15, 2021 22:33:46 GMT -5
Rode a Delta DC-6 Flying Scot from MDW to MEM in 1957. Meals were available for purchase before the Royal Scot. We bought lunch
consisting of a sandwich, shoestring potatoes, and a small dessert for $1.50. What a deal!
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Post by jwh on Jan 15, 2021 23:29:08 GMT -5
What a beautiful restoration. Full kudos to all involved.
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Post by nmlw on Jan 16, 2021 19:16:11 GMT -5
It's good to see Delta saving these old birds.
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Post by Pixel Pilot on Jan 18, 2021 10:46:01 GMT -5
I took this picture sometime in the mid 1960's. I can't say exactly when. This was taken at the departure end of RWY 12R at Lambert International Airport (KSTL). I poked the camera lens through the chain link fence to get a clear shot. Ed [a href=" "]Delta DC-7[/a]
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Jan 18, 2021 11:27:18 GMT -5
Back when propliners were endangered species.
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Post by Pixel Pilot on Jan 19, 2021 10:19:31 GMT -5
Yes, little did I know that my summer afternoons at the end of the runway were basically the end of the propliner era. Even Ozark Airlines was phasing out their DC-3's. A constant in the St. Louis skies throughout my then young life.
Ed
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