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National Airlines 1946 Buccaneer Route Map.
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Illustrated airline route map poster for National Airlines titled “The Buccaneer Route,” depicting its network along the eastern United States and Gulf Coast. The design shows a stylized map connecting cities from New York down the Atlantic seaboard through Florida and west to New Orleans. Major stops including Philadelphia, Charleston, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, and Key West are marked with red dots and linked by bold route lines. Above the map, silhouettes of propeller-driven airliners in red and blue fly in formation, reinforcing the mid-20th-century aviation theme. At left, a large illustrated buccaneer (pirate) figure in red and black costume with a raised sword symbolizes the airline’s “Buccaneer Route” branding. The background uses strong contrasting blocks of blue and white, with the airline’s circular logo prominently displayed. The composition emphasizes route coverage, regional identity, and the adventurous imagery associated with early commercial air travel.
March 18, 2026 at 10:42 PM