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T-38 Talon: Pilot Trainer and USAF Workhorse

T-38 Talon: Pilot Trainer and USAF Workhorse

The Northrop T-38 Talon is a supersonic jet that has been used by the USAF to train pilots for over half a century. This high performance jet trainer boasts an exceptional safety record, ease of maintenance and exceptional operating economy that has given it an enduring career, possibly into 2023. Read about this amazing

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Qantas 747-400: Celebrating 100 Years of Pioneering Aviation

Qantas 747-400: Celebrating 100 Years of Pioneering Aviation

2020 has been a momentous year in world and aviation history, and certainly for Qantas, who celebrates their 100 year anniversary on November 16, 2020. MotoArt is pleased to join the centenary celebration with the addition of a second set of Qantas Boeing 747 PlaneTags. Read more about Qantas and VH-OJP.

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TWA 747: Your Castle In The Air

TWA 747: Your Castle In The Air

TWA’s 747 service made air travel more desirable and more available for the average traveler of the 1970s and beyond. The larger capacity and lower cost of flying made this wide body aircraft an obvious choice for TWA. Its spacious and roomy interiors and luxurious experiences made it the choice for travelers. Take a closer look at TWA’s 747 jumbo jet and add TWA 747 PlaneTags to your collection.

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Bell Huey UH-1F: Missile Site Support At Its Best

Bell Huey UH-1F: Missile Site Support At Its Best

Read about MotoArt's Bell UH-1F Huey PlaneTags, made from 66-1222, which was stationed at Ellsworth AFB missile fields during the Cold War. Grab one of these limited edition PlaneTags before they are sold out.

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Vietnam Airlines A321: Soaring with beauty and enlightenment

Vietnam Airlines A321: Soaring with beauty and enlightenment

This Airbus A-321-231 took its first flight June 24, 2004 and was soon after delivered to Vietnam Airlines on December 8, 2004.  VN-A347 flew exclusively for Vietnam Airlines, and its subsidiary Jetstar Pacific, between 2004 and 2019, as part of its fleet of 58 A-321-200s. Its bold teal and white livery features Vietnam’s national flower, a gold lotus, which has become a symbol of the airline’s blend of Vietnamese cultural traditions and state-of-the-art technology. Vietnam Airlines was founded in 1956 and is the flag carrier of Vietnam. It was the first Southeast Asian carrier to join the SkyTeam alliance, and proudly carries a 4 star Skytrax rating.

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Sikorsky H-3: Search and Rescue At Its Best

Sikorsky H-3: Search and Rescue At Its Best

The Sikorsky S-61 / H-3 was a heavy-lift helicopter active during the Southeast Asia War years and beyond. It was uniquely equipped to perform search and rescue missions with its armor and armament, pioneering in-flight fueling system, and more - everything needed to put its crew in harm’s way to rescue fellow downed airmen and ensure that our brave soldiers were not left behind. MotoArt owner Dave Hall was glad to partner with Yanks Air Museum to be able to offer a Jolly Green Giant PlaneTag.

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Aeroflot MD-11F: Connecting Cargo With The World

Aeroflot MD-11F: Connecting Cargo With The World

MotoArt owner Dave Hall was excited when he found an Aeroflot MD-11F cargo plane right in his backyard. Read about the Aeroflot Russian Airlines MD-11F and how it is being preserved in the form of PlaneTags.

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Messerschmitt BF-109: Luftwaffe’s Greatest Fighter

Messerschmitt BF-109: Luftwaffe’s Greatest Fighter

The Messerschmitt BF 109 was considered one of the best WWII fighters and the backbone of the German Luftwaffe fighting force. It was the most produced German fighter during WWII, and one of the most produced warbirds of WW2 with nearly 34,000 produced. MotoArt is pleased to offer Messerschmitt BF 109 PlaneTags, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Spirit of Flight Foundation’s restoration project. 

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