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.
Squadron Scramble
“Squadron Scramble” card games for identifying military planes, Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, Wisconsin, 1942.
Temple Press War Planes
“War Planes” aircraft recognition playing cards published by Temple Press Limited, c.1940.
Test Pilot
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by Matt Probert
‘Test Pilot’, illustrated by A. B. Bowbeer and published by Pepys Games, 1950s.
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.
World Tour
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by Simon Wintle
World Tour Quiz Game published by Tactic Group for Finnair involves recognising flags from different countries and their locations on the map.
