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1947 - July 3 - Northwest Airlines Timetables, Route Maps and History.
Northwest Airlines Timetables, Route Maps and History - July 3, 1947:
Northwest changed its name to Northwest Orient Airlines in 1947 when it inaugurated flights to Asia. Initially NW utilized Douglas DC-4s, before changing to Boeing B-377 Stratocruises from Seattle and Minneapolis to Tokyo and Shanghai via Anchorage. The airline initially was slated to change the name to Northwest Oriental Airlines, but wisely opted not to.
Northwest changed its name to Northwest Orient Airlines in 1947 when it inaugurated flights to Asia. Initially NW utilized Douglas DC-4s, before changing to Boeing B-377 Stratocruises from Seattle and Minneapolis to Tokyo and Shanghai via Anchorage. The airline initially was slated to change the name to Northwest Oriental Airlines, but wisely opted not to.
