Flight Line

摘要

Until its untimely demise in 2007, Chalk's was the oldest international airline in existence. Founded in 1919 by A. B. 'Pappy' Chalk, the name has always been associated with flying boat operations on routes between the Bahamas and the Florida mainland. Post-war, Chalk's updated its fleet to include several 'new' Grumman products -Widgeon, Goose and Mallard. Yes, these were amphibians, but its routes almost all featured take-offs and landings from water, using concrete seaplane ramps to offer a full 'feet-dry' service.