Celebrate one of Africa's great airlines in its propeller era with this historically accurate decal set for the Douglas DC-3 (C-47) in the Ethiopian Airlines 1981 livery.
Ethiopian Airlines, founded in 1945, is Africa's oldest and most successful airline — and one of the very few carriers on the continent to have operated continuously without interruption. By 1981, Ethiopian Airlines was still flying the Douglas DC-3 on domestic routes connecting remote highland communities and regional towns that were inaccessible to larger jet aircraft. In a country with few roads and vast distances, the DC-3 was not a relic — it was an essential lifeline. This late-era livery, worn decades after most airlines had retired the type, is a remarkable piece of African aviation history that is almost never reproduced in decal form.
This decal set faithfully reproduces the complete 1981 Ethiopian Airlines livery: fuselage titles, airline markings, registration numbers, and full window lines — all researched from historical photographic references.
What's included:
- Full livery decals for the Douglas DC-3 C-47 (Ethiopian Airlines 1981)
- Fuselage titles, Ethiopian Airlines markings, and registration numbers
Decal quality: Printed using high-resolution digital printing technology, delivering sharp edges, accurate colors, and excellent durability. White areas are fully opaque — safe for use on both light and dark painted surfaces.
Compatible model kits: Suitable for 1/144 scale Douglas DC-3 and C-47 variants from major manufacturers.
Perfect for: African aviation enthusiasts, propeller era collectors, and modelers of rare 1980s airline liveries.
