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Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2019, 07:33
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Or Dan-Air, or Northeast, or Cambrian, or BKS, or...

Or Dan-Air, or Northeast, or Cambrian, or BKS, or the BEA Speedjack scheme, or BMI, or BMed, or BSAA, or ... ?
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2019, 10:19
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

It will look equally classy on a B744. In fact it...

It will look equally classy on a B744. In fact it did for ten years or so ... :O

But I agree that a retro livery has the most impact when applied to a type that has never worn it.

Maybe BA will...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2019, 10:36
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Yes, as I mentioned in a couple of previous...

Yes, as I mentioned in a couple of previous posts, that's the logical conclusion. The only question is which of the BEA liveries BA will choose.

Given that we know 3 747s and one A319 will go...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2019, 07:08
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Early B741s/B742s were built with 3 windows,...

Early B741s/B742s were built with 3 windows, later ones with 10.

In addition, some airlines (including BA in the late 1970s) modified their early aircraft, which involved replacing the skin panels...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2019, 22:23
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Given that it was a pretty minimal repaint (just...

Given that it was a pretty minimal repaint (just the tail and logo, in fact I've seen reports that it was only applied on one side), it was probably paid for out of petty cash. :O
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2019, 18:33
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Thanks for that. So the Speedbird tail and...

Thanks for that.

So the Speedbird tail and BOAC titles applied over the Landor livery minus the Speedwing. That makes a lot more sense than repainting the whole aircraft in the BOAC scheme.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2019, 18:05
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

I'd certainly love to see photos of that. It's...

I'd certainly love to see photos of that. It's strange that a hard-nosed organisation like BA would spend money on something that would have a limited shelf life and no commercial benefit.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2019, 15:34
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

None of the other aircraft's schemes have been...

None of the other aircraft's schemes have been confirmed, but it would seem reasonable that the BOAC 747 will be accompanied by another aircraft in one of the BEA schemes (in which case it would...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2019, 21:41
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Don't be such a killjoy. :O Personally, I...

Don't be such a killjoy. :O

Personally, I can't wait:

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Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2019, 19:00
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Well two types, anyway: three B744s and one A319...

Well two types, anyway: three B744s and one A319 (the latter presumably in either the BEA red square or Speedjack scheme).
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2019, 17:22
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

Strictly speaking, to be a truly representative...

Strictly speaking, to be a truly representative retro 747-100 it should start by sitting on the ground at LHR for six months :O
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2019, 16:35
Replies: 103
Views: 94,981
Posted By DaveReidUK

BA Press release here: BRITISH AIRWAYS TO PAINT...

BA Press release here: BRITISH AIRWAYS TO PAINT AIRCRAFT WITH MUCH-LOVED DESIGN FROM AIRLINE'S HISTORY (http://mediacentre.britishairways.com/pressrelease/details/86/2019-319/10505) (their caps, not...
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