Japan Asia DC-10-40 JA8531 (46923/216) Del. 04/12/1976
As with many other international airlines, Japan Airlines also had to have a specially designated aircraft to operate into Taipei, Taiwan to keep the Chinese government happy allowing them to serve both China and Taiwan hence the Japan Asia titles. Here we see the aircraft on its takeoff roll from the world famous but now closed Hong Kong Kai Tek Airport.
(Michael J. Carter Collection)
Japan Air Charter DC-10-40 JA8539 (47822/304) Del. 01/07/1980
Another subsidary airline of Japan Airlines, Japan Air Charter operates package tours to locations such as Hawaii. In this rather rare photo, we see an early example of the airlines livery.
(Michael J. Carter Collection)
Japan Air Charter DC-10-40 JA8544 (47852/340) Del. 12/09/1980
Here we see the 'Birds and Flowers' Super Resorts color scheme adopted on the JAZ fleet.
(Michael J. Carter Collection)
