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Northeast Airlines started as the Boston-Maine Airways in 1931 and served the New England area of the United States. In 1940, it changed its name to Northeast Airlines. Delta Air Lines acquired the airline in 1972, adding the New England area to Delta's route service. Did you ever fly on Northeast Airlines? Image: Northeast Airlines postcard, Convair 240, 1950s. Gift of Thomas G. Dragges. 2015.166.1107
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