Flying Tiger Line
Cargo airline of the United States (1945–1988) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Flying Tiger Line, also known as Flying Tigers, was the first scheduled cargo airline in the United States and a major military charter operator during the Cold War era for both cargo and personnel (the latter with leased aircraft). The airline was bought by Federal Express in 1988.
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Founded | 1945 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 1945 | ||||||
Ceased operations | 1989 (merged into FedEx Express) | ||||||
Hubs | New York–JFK | ||||||
Headquarters | Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California, United States |
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