A300 Man,
I agree with you that it is a shame that some on here insist on putting others down. It is hoped that they do not mean to do so. Mr @ Spotty M you are remarkably well informed (as always, I note), but please do not belittle those who aren't.
I was a 'Liney' at LTN working on Monarch 720 when NB landed at 07:57. It had flown direct from Boeing. When one saw that very sleek, modern aircraft alongside the 720 you realised that we had moved into the new age and for once, Monarch was up there with the leading the UK Charter Airlines. We had seen Britannia with the 737 and Court Line with the the Tristar. Now it was our turn.
The move to take the B757 was a major contributor to Monarch's survival in a very competitive market and a very shrewd one made when we still had Bristol Britannias!. We were also in the leading pack regarding EROPS. Overcoming the 'if it ain't got four engines...' school of thought was hard work, but look at the situation now, few even bat an eyelid when they board a two engined aicraft for a long flight (few know what EROPS is).
Well done Boeing for producing such a superb aircraft and well done Monarch for its usual understated involvement in operating G-MONB so successfully for so long.
Temps
Last edited by Tempsford; 9th December 2007 at 14:11.