12783 The product is a vintage postcard featuring the Nord 262 twin-turboprop airliner from Nord Aviation in France. The postcard showcases a photochrome print with a continental size of 6 x 4 inches, making it a collector's item for transportation and airline enthusiasts. Its chrome features add a touch of nostalgia to this era of postcard production, as it captures a piece of aviation history. The aircraft is shown with the roundel of the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) on its fuselage and wings. The Nord 262 was developed in the late 1950s and first flew in 1962. It was used by both civilian airlines, such as Air Inter, and military forces. A total of 110 of the aircraft were built before production ended in 1976.