Ozark Airlines repaints

[coronado990]

Hi,

 

Just uploaded some repaints of Ozark Airlines from Missouri.

 

Here is the info:

Ozark Air Lines of Missouri, began scheduled services in 1950 using DC-3s between St. Louis and Chicago. They eventually created a vast route network spreading two-thirds of the USA. The name OZARK is said to derive from the French "Bois Aux Arc" - "Wood of Bows". Incidentally, the Ozarks are highlands that stretch across 5 states in Mid-America. Ozark Airline's logo of the 3 swallows was chosen because the birds are traditional symbols of safe travel and good luck. At the beginning, Ozark flew various pistons such as CV-240s, Martin 404s, and the DC-3s. Turboprop F-27/FH-227Bs were also used. By 1968 all their piston engine airliners were retired, and the FH-227Bs took their routes. Their first jet, a DC-9-10, was delivered in May 1966. Later on they used DC-9-30s, and MD-82s. In 1985 Ozark boasted a huge fleet of DC-9s, and passenger boardings topped the five million mark for the first time. Ozark was progressing very well. However, TWA was none too pleased with the competition from Ozark, so after applying heavy pressure on the airline from Missouri, they purchased it in 1986 and integrated it into their network.

 

Nice airline with an attractive livery, wouldn't you say Holmes!

check out the pics:

 

DC-3

 

DC-9-10 early livery

 

DC-9-10 final livery

 

DC-9-30 early livery

 

DC-9-30 final livery

 

MD-82

 

Continued......

[coronado990]

Last, but not least the Fairchild FH-227B (which was the stretched version of the Fokker F-27).

 

Enjoy fellas.

 

Salut!

[DAVIDSTRAKA]

I was unaware there was an Ozark Airline. Really like the paint! :pilot:

[ColR1948]

Damn! That Ted has gone and done it again, another fist class job, well I'm not commenting this time, it will only go to his head.

 

Col.

[jankees]

Ozark?

 

ss10471

 

An early DC-3/C-47, before they introduced the three swallows

Edited October 28, 2019 by jankees

[Downwind66]

Very nice aircraft and their associated liveries! Job well done!

 

Rick :cool:

[NMLW]

Ozark is one of my favorite liveries Ted. Great work with these. :cool: :cool: :cool:

[coronado990]

Larry, Rick, Thanks for the accolades :)

 

Jan, yes I have seen your repaint of the Ozark DC-3 in the 1950s livery. Very nice as usual.

As for myself, I wasn't going to paint it as, apart from you, there are a few other repainters who have done it both on Jahn's excellent model, the MAAM Dc-3, and the default one as well. The repaints are of sound quality, which is why I didn't go ahead and do it myself.

 

David, I'm somewhat surprised you didn't know of Ozark's existence. They actually used to fly into your state's capital, Detroit :)

 

Col, what can one say. I think you did the right thing. We wouldn't want anything going to my head now, would we? LOL.

Anyway hope you enjoy the repaints.

[DAVIDSTRAKA]

 

David, I'm somewhat surprised you didn't know of Ozark's existence. They actually used to fly into your state's capital, Detroit :)

 

 

Well, I only moved up to Michigan in 2005, spent time in Missouri from 1994 to 2000. I guess they were in operation when I was in college from 1980 to 1984. I flew back and forth to Daytona Beach via Atlanta from Pittsburgh buring my college years on Eastern. I really can't recall Ozark. Interesting

[coronado990]

Yes you're right David. Ozark wasn't around in the 1990s while you were in Missouri. They were around in the early1980s though, until they were taken over by TWA in 1986.

[peer01]

Thanks very much for another stunning set of repaints Ted! :cool::cool::cool:

[coronado990]

You're welcome Peer.

 

Working on a USAF transport's repaints at the moment. So, more coming :)