Iberia 747-256B144 viewsIberia 747-256B regististration EC-DIB on early morning finals.In May 1980, Iberia launched its Boeing 747-256B with this aircraft named "Cervantes",the second of a total of six new-generation jumbos.Compared to its predecessor 747-100,the 200 had first and foremost an improved range.Finally,major destinations like Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile could be reached nonstop.After twenty-five years of service,Iberia retired its last 747-200 on May 17,2005.Ten A340-600s are now operated on longhaul routes.
Special Thanks to the Herpa Wingsworld Magazine for the permission to use the content of the 3/2005 magazine for this information.
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Lufthansa A319-114252 viewsDelivered to Lufthansa on 12/11/1997 and named Verden,this A319 became a favorite to kids and adults alike when a picture of a baby crane was put on the fuselage and named "Lu"after the last two letters of the registration D-AILU.Onboard "Lu" toys were sold to kids of all ages!
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Alitalia SE-210 Caravelle327 viewsRegistered I-DABA and delivered to Alitalia on 23/1/1961 with the name "Regolo".This aircraft was the first Caravelle delivered from the airlines order of twenty one.Hugo's Aircraft Scale Models (e-bay shop),
Specalists in 1:500,1:400 commercial aircraft.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Hugos-Aircraft-Scale-Models
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Air France 777-228ER261 viewsDelivered to Air France on 21/5/2002 with the registration F-GSPZ,later that year this triple 7 suffered a cockpit fire en route to Los Angeles(LAX)from Paris(CDG) when the windshield de-icer short circuited.After the fire was extinguished the flightcrew made a precautionary landing at Churchill,Manitoba(Canada) with 172 passengers and 17 crew with no injuries. Model from http://www.airspotters.com
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Tower Air 747-136319 viewsOriginally delivered to BOAC in March 1972 with the registration G-AWNK,this 747 went to British Airways in April 1974 with the same reg.In March 1981 she went to TWA as N17126,then Tower Air which was founded in 1982 and operated an all 747 fleet of 18,until the airline ceased operations in September 2000. Hugo's Aircraft Scale Models (e-bay shop), Specalists in 1:500,1:400 commercial aircraft.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Hugos-Aircraft-Scale-Models
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Boeing747-100144 viewsThe start of a legend, the roll out 747(City of Everett)registration N7470,this aircraft is now at Boeings Museum of Flight in Seattle.
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Virgin 747-4Q8210 viewsVirgin Atlantic 747-4Q8(G-VFAB) Lady Penelope to Thunderbird fans! She later became Virgins Birthday Girl for the airlines 21st birthday.
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China Cargo 747-40BF/ER/SCD288 viewsThis 747-40BF/ER was registered B-2425,and delivered to China Cargo Airlines in August 2006.
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