AIR SOUTH Air South began flying as Nationwide Airlines Southeast in 1967 and changed its name in 1968. During the early 1970s the airline served numerous small towns in Georgia and South Carolina. The airline merged with Florida Airlines in 1975 and continued to operate in conjuction with that company until 1980. Air South operated several F-27s from Atlanta to St. Simons Island, GA, Hilton Head Island, SC, and Waycross, GA from 1973 to 1975. N2706J (msn 117) flew with the airline during 1974 and early 1975. Air South route map from February 15, 1974. DC-3s replaced the F-27s when Air South merged with Florida Airlines in 1975. After the merger, Air South continued to operate as a seperate entity although planes interchangably flew with either airline. N28364 (msn 4108) is shown at Atlanta in 1979. Martin 404s joined the fleet in 1977 and eventually replaced the DC-3s. N257S (msn 14110), named "Sea Island", is pictured at Atlanta in 1978. NEXT AIRLINE:  AIR SUNSHINE BACK TO GALLERY INDEX For additional timetable images and information, visit the Air South pages at Air Times and Timetable Images.