Aviation Playing Cards
This list provides a collection of articles that feature the history, designs and promotion of aviation on playing cards. From the historical deck designs of WWI to the modern versions produced today, each article provides a unique insight into the fascinating world of aviation on playing cards.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines A330 flying experience souvenir playing cards
Squadron Scramble
“Squadron Scramble” card games for identifying military planes, Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, Wisconsin, 1942.
Temple Press War Planes
“War Planes” playing cards for aircraft recognition published by Temple Press Limited, c.1940.
Test Pilot
‘Test Pilot’, illustrated by A. B. Bowbeer and published by Pepys Games, 1950s.
Transair
Humorous designs promoting Transair, a German charter flight operator.
Waddington’s “Flying” Series, 1933
Waddington’s “Flying” Series, 1933.
Wereldvlucht Kwartet
Published in 1933, this game celebrated the burgeoning passenger services by air around the world. Spears Weltflug Quartette was produced in German, Dutch and English versions.
Wings
‘Wings’, the air mail game © 1928 by Parker Brothers Inc.
World Tour
World Tour Quiz Game published by Tactic Group for Finnair involves recognising flags from different countries and their locations on the map.
Zoom
“Zoom” Airplane card game published by Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, USA, ©1941.