Summary AI Generated
PMDG 737-700 in National Airlines "Sun King" livery (*fictional). The original "National Airlines" operated from 1934-80 before merging with Pan Am, which in turn, was acquired by DAL after Pan Am ceased operations. The company, like Pan Am, was founded and headquartered in Miami at KMIA by George T. Baker. The company was called, "Airline of the Stars" before changing livery and marketing to the "Sun King" livery wit the "Fly me" ad campaign. They were the smallest of the "trunk" carriers, operating DC-8, 727, DC-10 aircraft, and then later, after awarded non-stop service from Miami to London, the 747-200.
davidboeing
Brings back fond memories of travel from JFK to Daytona Beach. Flight 70 (727-200) flew from JFK to Miami with intermediate stops in Jacksonville and Daytona. Flight 71 did the reverse flight. That was around 1970. Would love it on the new PMDG 737-900 if you have the time. Thanks so much for this.
Simswim author
Interesting. I took NA70 on a 727 once from JAX to MIA. It would be in 1968, I think after a swim meet in Albany, GA. That flight was non-stop exactly 1 hour. I don't have the 900 to paint and test. There is a 727 in the planning and there will be many Sun Kings flying about ... and, that DC-10 is coming too. SkySimulations MD-11 could have a Sun King livery.
1 years ago
Bobo1348
Thank you for painting this scheme. My Father always used this Company from Mobile Alabama to Galveston Texas. If I remember right on a B727. Nice color scheme.
Simswim author
You very welcome. Happy to do so. They never flew the 737. In my days, they flew DC-8s, DC-10s, and 727s. Their routing was limited by the CAB (*Civil Aeronautics Board) and they were the smallest of the "trunk" airlines. But they tried and had a pretty good company. National had persistent labor relations issues also.
2 years ago