As neither the DC10 or Tristar are Soviet in origin I have no axe to grind either way, but I personally prefer the DC10. Have flown on both types. Which ever way you cut it the sales totals for both types tell the story.
The latest theory is that on that ill fated day in 1973 at Le Bourget the TU144 was taking avoiding action due to the close proximity of a French air force jet, which was supposedly loitering in the area taking photographs, especially of the canard arrangement during its display. It was interesting that in the recent programme screened by the Discovery channel on this subject that the French defence ministry spoksman would not confirm or deny the allegation and ended up walking out in the middle of the interview. Actions speak louder than words???
Sad news indeed…..Its always good to see the Biman aircraft at LHR. I have always liked the livery. I guess that there was loss of life in both places-not good.
I had also heard that competition with the F28 curtailed the 614s production life. Apparently the two ex Luftwaffe/German Govt. examples are about to return to civilian use based in Sweden I think as per Preston.
Thanks Mongu, I had forgotten about those 310s. Do you know if they were ever “painted up”? Gaurav,what Russian types do you think would be donated? Preston, It just seemed appropriate!!
I still stand by my earlier replies that in a comperable time scale Airbus Industries achievments are marvellous with much more to come, These guys at Airbus have got “the bit between the teeth”……The show aint over yet!! Good points by the way from SuperHornetA330.
Andy, whats the current status ref the LHR viewing area? My favourite airport is LHR closely followed by EMA, nice people at East Mids and the airport authority seems to have good attitude to enthusiasts and it has a cracking enthusiasts shop Airtrans. BAA take note!
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