Something a little different from Coventry. A mix of old and new but all either commercial, business or privately operated aircraft with a commercial link. These were taken during two visits on the day and thanks to some superb hospitality from Will Jarman.
We’ll start with the graveyard and a couple of Electra’s and an MNG F27.
More MNG F27’s awaiting their next cargo.
Something sporty for the weekend Sir?
One of Air Atlantique’s aircraft operating for the Environment Agency.
Air Atlantique DC6 in KLM livery.
Dakota G-AMRA.
Dakota G-AMSV being prepared for a new owner in the USA.
ATR42 with tail logo designed by forum member Will J.
Regards,
kev35
By: BlueRobin - 13th September 2007 at 14:59
The F27 had a collision with a hangar door during the Winter storms early this year that affected its empennage. AIUI it is now beyond economic repair and is being broken down.
By: Manston Airport - 13th September 2007 at 14:51
Well done Atlantic for keeping these birds flying.
Yeah thank you Air Atlantique:cool: Great shots there whats happing to the sad looking MNG Kargo Fokker27? And are all those ex Channel Express
James
By: Si Jones - 13th September 2007 at 12:55
Superb shots Kev, it’s great to see these old birds, but ashame they are on the scrap heap. The Electra is/was a fantastic aircraft as was/is the F27. I flew in an F27 (G-JEAH) many times from Exeter to Belfast, great sounds from the Darts. That DC6 is really something else, it flew at the Ulster Airshow recently and was really a sight to behold. Well done Atlantic for keeping these birds flying.
All the best
Si
By: steve rowell - 13th September 2007 at 10:05
I’m wondering if some of those old Electra’s are ex Ansett or TAA.. i know that some went to Reeve Aleutian
By: PMN - 12th September 2007 at 23:14
Excellent and very interesting shots, Kev, although it’s so sad to see those old and beautiful props sitting in such a state!
Paul
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