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 :ok:
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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? |
It could well be hangared at any time during its stay. Not sure how long it will be in for yet.
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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 ? |
Noise exemptions s
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 ? |
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?:8 |
I think the DC8 is South African registered & owned by Stars Away Cargo
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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. |
I think you will find this aircraft has been re-engined with P & W JT8D-219s (MD80 engine) instead of the original JT3Ds.
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Great looking classic.
Was the DC8 an ex Emery aircraft? |
I think you will find this aircraft has been re-engined with P & W JT8D-219s (MD80 engine) instead of the original JT3Ds. |
Is there any update on this aircrafts future?
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Originally Posted by WASPERNATOR
(Post 7157848)
Great looking classic.
Was the DC8 an ex Emery aircraft? |
Is there any update on this aircrafts future? |
Departed today... under its own power.. not in skips :-)
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then a fly by as a thank you and good bye :D
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Now, that is cool!
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TZ-TAC is now registered N707BN and it flew from Manston to Brunswick GA. FlightAware
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