747SP in to Bournemouth?
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Wonder if it is ex-PanAm stock? Most of the SPs were built for PanAm although I wouldn't ruleout the Arabs acquiring them new as biz planes with that extra leg room or toys.
I saw a brown/gold SP at Hurn about 10 years ago so its been flying in a good while.
I saw a brown/gold SP at Hurn about 10 years ago so its been flying in a good while.
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i still cant get over how little the crew fly...
how many cabin attendants do they have?
Dont the pilots need to do a lot of sim activity flying the real thing so infrequently?
how many cabin attendants do they have?
Dont the pilots need to do a lot of sim activity flying the real thing so infrequently?
She's just arrived at Heathrow this afternoon!
(photo from Heathrow Cam)
(photo from Heathrow Cam)
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I seem to remember another thread about this some time ago. The son of a member of some middle east Royal family was (sic) attending one of the South coast universities and used it for frequent trips home.
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747SP seen at Heathrow?
Hi All
I have heard rumours while I was watching the 747SP land at bournemouth on the 1st March. It was said the aircraft that dabchick saw
over North Wiltshire had flown in from Dublin. It was also said that on Saturday (28th Febuary) it was seen at Rome. 4 flights in one month sounds a little more frequent than usual to me. Does anyone know why?
Regards, Jack
I have heard rumours while I was watching the 747SP land at bournemouth on the 1st March. It was said the aircraft that dabchick saw
over North Wiltshire had flown in from Dublin. It was also said that on Saturday (28th Febuary) it was seen at Rome. 4 flights in one month sounds a little more frequent than usual to me. Does anyone know why?
Regards, Jack
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Seen again!
Hi all
I saw the 747 sometime last week (week beginning 6th April) and it was flying at about 6,000 ft, perhaps. It was headed towards bournemouth.
Anyone know its payload or flight path?
Regards, Jack
I saw the 747 sometime last week (week beginning 6th April) and it was flying at about 6,000 ft, perhaps. It was headed towards bournemouth.
Anyone know its payload or flight path?
Regards, Jack
I hope it's being better looked after these days. Not long after UA took over the PA Pacific routes I had the privilege of being shown around the UA base af SFO. One of the aircraft we went through was ex Pan Am and the comments about the amount of corrosion on the ex PA fleet was frightening.
But the thing that I always remember was going through the place where they pack life-rafts to fit in the back of a door. They were compressing it using the sort of equipment and lacing that Victorian Ladies used with their corsets.
But the thing that I always remember was going through the place where they pack life-rafts to fit in the back of a door. They were compressing it using the sort of equipment and lacing that Victorian Ladies used with their corsets.
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Its a 'permanent feature' on Google Earth... 50. 47'11.48" N 001 50'28.63" W
Note also the much hacked about remains of two of Europeans 747-200's
at 50.47'14.82 N 001 50'55.20"
Imagery Date 07 April 2007...
Note also the much hacked about remains of two of Europeans 747-200's
at 50.47'14.82 N 001 50'55.20"
Imagery Date 07 April 2007...
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The aircraft belongs to the Qatari Amiri Flight but is used soley by the ex Emir of Qatar who was overthrown by his son Hamad the current Emir.
Either he lives near Bournmouth or the airport charges there are better than other airports in area.
Either he lives near Bournmouth or the airport charges there are better than other airports in area.
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B747SP
The reason is the charges at EGHH. The family have houses in Europe and Qatar. Typical flight picks up the family at LHR or CDG before it trips back to Doha.
Great group of guys that look after the old girl.
She will be replaced soon with a brand new 747-8 as the new family hack! Rumour is it will still be based at Bournemouth.
Great group of guys that look after the old girl.
She will be replaced soon with a brand new 747-8 as the new family hack! Rumour is it will still be based at Bournemouth.
Talking of 747SP, I wonder what's happened to Syrianair's aircraft. I doubt whether they are flying and spares for them must be unavailable because of the embargo.
JetPhotos.Net Photo » YK-AHA (CN: 21174) Syrianair - Syrian Arab Airlines Boeing 747SP-94 by Sam Randles
JetPhotos.Net Photo » YK-AHA (CN: 21174) Syrianair - Syrian Arab Airlines Boeing 747SP-94 by Sam Randles
YK-AHA and YK-AHB are both recorded as 'stored', so you can guess why but you can buy 'AHA' (as a diecast model).
Model Aircraft : Boeing B 747SP-94 Syrianair 1980 YK-AHA by Diecast.aero
Model Aircraft : Boeing B 747SP-94 Syrianair 1980 YK-AHA by Diecast.aero
There used to be a lot of SPs in and out of Heathrow with Iranian, Syrian and Saudi aircraft arriving every week. Sounds like we're reaching the end of the line. Growing up in to the 80s there was always something super-glamorous about the long-range SP - amazing they've been kept flying this long
