Description: On May 1, 1984 Delta added Ontario, California to its schedule, utilizing Boeing 767 nonstop service from both Atlanta and Dallas / Fort Worth.The inaugural round trip service from Dallas / Fort Worth to Ontario was flown by a Boeing 767, “The Spirit of Delta.” The aircraft was purchased by Delta employees through voluntary payroll deductions. Although all flights were scheduled for May 1, the inaugural Ontario to Atlanta flight was delayed until 7 A.M. on May 2. All covers, including those flown on the Ontario-Atlanta segment, received a May 1 backstamp.Although all flights were scheduled for May 1, the inaugural Ontario to Atlanta flight was delayed until 7 A.M. on May 2. All covers, including those flown on the Ontario-Atlanta segment, received May 1 backstamps. This cover was carried on the inaugural Delta Airlines flight from Ontario, California to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas (where it was backstamped) and is listed in The American Air Mail Catalogue as DL-D47E.The Ontario Postmaster autographed the cover.
Price: 2.5 USD
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-27T14:47:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Transportation
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: First Flight Cover
Country: United States
Event: First Flight
Grade: Ungraded
Exact Topic: Aviation History
Exact Type: Postal History
Certification: Uncertified
