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Convair CV-580: Expanding On Greatness

Convair CV-580: Expanding On Greatness

The latest plane to join the PlaneTags collection is a Convair CV-580 that flew for SABENA, Frontier Airlines and Renown Aviation among others. Read more about N73163, a converted CV-440, and see exclusive photos of this aircraft.

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MLP-2: Launching NASAs Legacy for 50 Years

MLP-2: Launching NASAs Legacy for 50 Years

Read about MotoArt's venture into space and our NASA MLP-2 PlaneTags.

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B-29 Superfortress: Meet Miss Liberty Belle

B-29 Superfortress: Meet Miss Liberty Belle

Meet Miss Liberty Belle, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress who served throughout the Korean War and beyond. Follow her career and find out more about MotoArt’s latest aircraft - Boeing B-29 Superfortress

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Meet Embraceable Annie: A New Life for A Boeing 720

Meet Embraceable Annie: A New Life for A Boeing 720

New in 2021: Meet Embraceable Annie, who got a new life as a testbed aircraft on behalf of US national defense. Before that, this plane served with Ethiopian Airlines and was even hijacked as Flight 708. Read all about her journey and how MotoArt acquired the material to create a limited edition Boeing 720 PlaneTag.

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C-54 Skymaster: The Mysterious Tanker 109

C-54 Skymaster: The Mysterious Tanker 109

The newest aircraft to join the PlaneTags fleet is a Douglas C-54 Skymaster. Tracing its roots from a warbird to an air tanker has not been the easiest but let us show you what we found. Meet N6816D.

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United Airlines Boeing 727: Flying The Friendly Skies

United Airlines Boeing 727: Flying The Friendly Skies

MotoArt’s newest addition to the PlaneTags collection is a Boeing 727-222 which flew exclusively for United Airlines. Our blog takes a closer look at N7262U and its role in United Airlines’ history.

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XP-82 Twin Mustang: A One of a Kind, Piston Powered Fighter

XP-82 Twin Mustang: A One of a Kind, Piston Powered Fighter

MotoArt had the opportunity to acquire the original aircraft skin from the restoration of 44-83887, an ultra-rare prototype XP-82 piston powered fighter. The Twin Mustang was built with an audacious design and a specific purpose - to escort a fleet of bombers further than any other aircraft USAF was capable of at the time. While they weren’t operational in time to accomplish that specific task during WWII these versatile planes went on to fulfill many other missions. 887 remains the only airworthy Twin Mustang left today, and you can own a small piece of this one-of-a-kind aircraft as a PlaneTag. 

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TWA DC-9: Bringing The Globe To The Heartland

TWA DC-9: Bringing The Globe To The Heartland

Although it has been nearly 20 years since TWA ceased operations on December 1, 2001, the airline and its fleet still remain in the fond memories of many, and as an era of aviation history itself. For those who flew in a TWA airliner or even watched them fly over and longed to be a part of that glamorous, exciting jet setting lifestyle one day, the TWA DC-9 PlaneTag is for you.

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UH-46 Sea Knight: Unique and Heroic Service

UH-46 Sea Knight: Unique and Heroic Service

The UH-46D Sea Knight was an tough, dependable helicopter used by the U.S. Navy and Marines, and tested by fire during the Vietnam War. Read about #152491 and its mission with HC-7 and the U.S. Navy.

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