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Old 15th Aug 2014, 10:55
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F-BGNJ as she appeared at Nantes in September 2001, right at the start of her restoration programme to bring her back to excellent condition and in AF colours:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/489750...-iKdAHT-cGVhsf

And there are links in the comments on this photo of mine, to shots of the aircraft as now restored.

F-BGNJ in her heyday in service with Air France in the 1950s:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/489750...otolist-cGVhsf

N7777G at Wroughton in July 2000:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/489750...-nwBfe3-94JEdR

N7777G, distant shot of her at Coventry in March 1974 (more than 40 years ago now!):

https://www.flickr.com/photos/489750...-nwBfe3-94JEdR

Finally, photo taken in flight aboard the Swiss Connie, just six days ago (9th August 2014)!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/489750...-dPxz3c-7U8iBQ

Last edited by Proplinerman; 19th Aug 2014 at 21:17. Reason: Changed 1st link above, as deleted orig photo from Flickr
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