Sunshine Skies Historic Commuter Airlines of Florida and Georgia, written by David P. Henderson

CHALK'S AIRLINES

Chalk's was one the most legendary commuter airlines in America. Billing itself as "The World's Oldest Airline," Chalk's flew seaplanes in south Florida for over 8 decades. The airline had many different owners after the death of founder Arthur Chalk in 1977 and also operated under the names Chalk's International, Chalk's Ocean Airways, and Pan Am Air Bridge. The airline ceased operations in September 2007.

Chalk's International Mallard N7308 at Watson Island, Miami in 1981.

Chalks Mallard at Watson Island 1981.

30-passenger Grumman Albatross G-111s were flown during 1979 and the early 1980s. N117 is seen at Watson Island in Miami.

Chalk's Grumman Albatross

The Mallards were converted to turboprop power during the 1980s. Turbo Mallard N1208 is pictured at Miami in the early 1990s.

Chalks turbo Mallard

Turbo Mallard in Chalk's Ocean Airways' updated colors of the early 2000s.

Chalks Ocean Airways Turbo Mallard

And as an added bonus... this video pretty much sums up Miami in the mid-1980s: overrated celebrities, cheeseball music, embarrassing fashions, and classic airliners! ( Hint: Fast forward to 2:53 to see a Chalk's Mallard and Albatross in action!)

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