REFLECTIONS Extra – Photos of NWA’s final DC-10 departure

Photos and documents from Flight 98’s departure from Honolulu on January 7, 2007, contributed by “thezipper” from his archive on Flickr. As an enthusiast and moderator of the NWA board on FlyerTalk forums in the past decade, he flew a number of inaugural and final flights on NWA. These photos are reproduced with his permission.

Honolulu farewell to the DC-10
Taxiing up to the gate along the main terminal
Honolulu farewell to the DC-10
The famous 1970s aesthetic and equipment at Honolulu was on full display at the gate
Honolulu farewell to the DC-10
There was cake!
Honolulu farewell to the DC-10
This flight shows that not all DC-10 frames were painted in the final livery. Many consider the “Bowling Shoe” arrangement one of the most handsome to grace the Ten.
Honolulu farewell to the DC-10
One last message from the Honolulu base on the jetway
Honolulu farewell to the DC-10
Commemorative card handed out to all passengers with the crew’s signatures
Capt. Stewart also signed certificates for enthusiasts
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