what terrible news.. I met Steve several times over the last couple of years.. I think we’ll all miss his enthusiasm, humour and as someone said his wise words.. thourghts are with all of his family..

Neil

“oooow Matron”.. 😀

I think Khyber, Cleo and Camping are my favorites! but also the early B&W ones for different reasons, especially Cabby…

http://www.carryonline.com/

Neil

is that all… 😀 some of the early BA 747’s went ’round the clock,’ which caused problems on some of the computer records systems as they hadnt been designed with enough digits!! 😮 dont think any of them are still flying though..??
Neil

G-INFO Record Number: 1 of 1 Search Again

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Registration: G-AWNC Current Reg. Date: 01/12/1998
Previous ID: NEW USA First Reg. Date: 30/07/1968
Status: De-registered De-Reg. Date: 26/11/1999
Reason: Transferred to another country or authority To: ARUBA

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Manufacturer: BOEING COMPANY
Type: BOEING 747-136
Serial No.: 19763
Mode S (hex): 400445
Popular Name: –
Generic Name: 747
Aircraft Class: FIXED-WING LANDPLANE
Engines: 4 – 4 x PRATT & WHITNEY JT9D-7

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Ownership Status: Owned
Registered Owners: EUROPEAN AVIATION LTD
THE HOPS BUSINESS PARK
BROMYARD ROAD
LEDBURY
HR8 1LG
UNITED KINGDOM

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MTOW: 332937kg Total Hours: 102218 at 31/12/1997 Year Built: 1970
CofA / Permit: TRANSPORT (PASSENGER) C of A Expiry: 28/02/2001

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although from the above there seems to be 2 of ’em (one in Bedford and one in South Africa) plus the American one painted-up to represent it????!! 😀 😮 :confused:

but back to the original pictures in the thread.. good stuff PJ – love to see some more if there are any..??

Neil.