Boeing 707 at Manston
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Boeing 707 at Manston
Boeing 707 TZ-TAC arrrived at Manston today. Nice to see one of these airworthy and in good condition. Well worth getting a few pictures 
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Snap of it here: http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1342628/
Presumably as it's in for maintenance it will soon disappear into a hangar?
Presumably as it's in for maintenance it will soon disappear into a hangar?
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I could be wrong but wasn't the older engined 707 banned from flying within Europe's airspace due to noise regulations ?
This is not the first time I have heard of these older aircraft flown to the UK for maintenance.
So am I correct to think that these one off events for maintenance are allowed ?
This is not the first time I have heard of these older aircraft flown to the UK for maintenance.
So am I correct to think that these one off events for maintenance are allowed ?
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Indeed you are - they are exempt but with some restrictions. Also it might use its diplomatic / state exemption to circumnavigate the rules.
What has happened to the resident B707 ?
What has happened to the resident B707 ?
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What has happened to the resident B707 ?
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I could be wrong but wasn't the older engined 707 banned from flying within Europe's airspace due to noise regulations ?
The resident is hangared and being stripped.
I was in Ramsgate when the 707 came over, twice. It's strange how what used to be a common sight can now cause such nostalgic stirrings.
Having watched the two approaches I popped around to Manston for a closer look and noted what looked like an airworthy DC8 parked on the northern side of the airfield. Does anyone know anymore about this aircraft?
Having watched the two approaches I popped around to Manston for a closer look and noted what looked like an airworthy DC8 parked on the northern side of the airfield. Does anyone know anymore about this aircraft?
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I think the DC8 is South African registered & owned by Stars Away Cargo
It is fully serviceable, has been parked up for a while.
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I think you will find this aircraft has been re-engined with P & W JT8D-219s (MD80 engine) instead of the original JT3Ds.
