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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

1st Mar 2015, 22:00

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Why is the HS 748 known as the Budgie?

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Posted By DaveReidUK

ICAO are firmly in the Avro camp - their...

ICAO are firmly in the Avro camp - their designator for the type is A748.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

26th Feb 2015, 13:12

Replies: 135

Why is the HS 748 known as the Budgie?

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Posted By DaveReidUK

The 748 was usually branded as the Avro for...

The 748 was usually branded as the Avro for export sales campaigns.

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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Feb 2015, 16:45

Replies: 135

Why is the HS 748 known as the Budgie?

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Posted By DaveReidUK

Jumbolino was the brand (for want of a better...

Jumbolino was the brand (for want of a better word) devised by Crossair to market their 146/RJ services, so slightly more provenance than some of the other nicknames being discussed:
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