Identification plates

Lewis

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When G-BEKG left Euroair it became G-DAAL with Emerald Airways before being withdrawn in 1997, by which time it was 34 years old, having been built in 1963.

During its time with Euroair it flew in the colours of Air Atlantique and British Independant Airways as well.

G-BKWB, built in 1978, also flew in the colours of Yorkshire European Airways. It became G-OEAB, then in due course went to BAC Leasing, before transferring to the Dutch register, then coming back to the UK as G-OBPL.

It’s sister aircraft G-BTAA, followed a similar career, becoming G-OEAA, but was detroyed in 1995. Not sure of the circumstances.

G-BLVG is proving a little ellusive, but leave it with me.

I don’t remember much about Euroair, but I do remember seeing them around the UK in the late 80’s/early 90’s. They tried to build a regional network with limited success (as many others did at that time) Would be interested if anyone else remebers more.

1L.

Here are the air accident reports for G-OEAA

the company that i start work for in less than a month has quite a number of HS748s, as do Westair of sweden – but they are all Freight varients in the main

I remember the crash also , i think it was in bad weather and there was a suggestion there was an instrument error which may have led to the pilot becoming disorientated ?

What happens to these stalwarts of our regional airports when they are just too tired to carry on , great aircraft like the HS748 , which there must have been dozens of around the UK ?

So fewpassenger aircraft get saved , and i know it must be the sheer size of an operation to strip and move the things that is so difficult , but someone must dismantle them for scrap anyway , so is anyone trying to save more than the odd i.d. plate like i found ?

Paul

G-BKWB, built in 1978, also flew in the colours of Yorkshire European Airways. It became G-OEAB, then in due course went to BAC Leasing, before transferring to the Dutch register, then coming back to the UK as G-OBPL.

It’s sister aircraft G-BTAA, followed a similar career, becoming G-OEAA, but was detroyed in 1995. Not sure of the circumstances.

A very sad day that was – i remember it well. I first heard of the crash on the way to take my sister to a dancing show. The a/c came down after a departure from Leeds Bradford whilst flying for Yorkshire European Airways trading partner/company known as Knight Air who at the time operated 3 E110s from Leeds.

The AAIB site seems to be down atm – i’l put the addy up later 🙁

When G-BEKG left Euroair it became G-DAAL with Emerald Airways before being withdrawn in 1997, by which time it was 34 years old, having been built in 1963.

During its time with Euroair it flew in the colours of Air Atlantique and British Independant Airways as well.

G-BKWB, built in 1978, also flew in the colours of Yorkshire European Airways. It became G-OEAB, then in due course went to BAC Leasing, before transferring to the Dutch register, then coming back to the UK as G-OBPL.

It’s sister aircraft G-BTAA, followed a similar career, becoming G-OEAA, but was detroyed in 1995. Not sure of the circumstances.

G-BLVG is proving a little ellusive, but leave it with me.

I don’t remember much about Euroair, but I do remember seeing them around the UK in the late 80’s/early 90’s. They tried to build a regional network with limited success (as many others did at that time) Would be interested if anyone else remebers more.

1L.

Now what could that be ?

Thanks Andrew

As well as the i.d. plates you have cleared up for me , i also got a propeller spinner , quite large , but for a two bladed prop , and made by Hawker Siddeley Aviation , though not dated ?
Can you think of an aeroplane that was bigger than a Dove / Devon but still managed with a two bladed prop ?

I,m reall putting you guys through the i.d. parade !!

Regards

Paul

G-BKWB = now flies as G-OBPL for Comed Aviation of Blackpool:

G-BLVG = Ex ZK-DCH. Registered to Eagle Aviation in 1995.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/178190/M/

G-BEKG = Flew for Air Atlantiquefrom 1987-1991. It was then scrapped.

Identification plates

Hi Andrew and guys

Many thanks for the VERY prompt response i,m impressed !

If it’s of any interest BEKG and BKWB have ALEXANDRA AVIATION noted as co-owners of the aircraft , and the photo’s really give these pieces of metal some tangible history.
In debt to you guys , and if anyone has anything more on these aeroplanes , i.e. current status etc. drop a further line.

Thanks again

Paul

Hi Wys, well after a brief google search this is all I have found, but I will look for more soon.

http://airlines.afriqonline.com/airlines/753.htm

Amdrew – have you any more info on EuroAir? I’ve never heard of them.

Hey Paul welcome to the forums, here’s what I came up with:

G=BKWB = Embraer EMB 110.

G-BLVG = Embraer EMB 110

G-BEKG = Hawker Siddeley HS-748
More pics of this aircraft: http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=G-BEKG&distinct_entry=true