AIRLINE ADVERTISING FROM THE OLD DAYS

 AIRLINE ADVERTISING FROM THE OLD DAYS

This blog covers almost all subject to do with aviation old and new. Advertising is one thing I decided to keep as the years went by. This advert is of TWA and around the1980's. 

AIRLINES EARLY HISTORY

TWA's corporate history dates from July 16, 1930, and the forced merger of Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT), Western Air Express (WAE), Maddux Air Lines, Standard, and Pittsburgh Aviation Industries Corporation (PAIC) to form Transcontinental & Western Air (T&WA) on 1 Oct.

They then became TWA which we all know stands for Trans World Airways (or Try Walking Across)

This picture above is of a TWA 747 I took at Gatwick, hopefully offering the service as advertised above. I love the old days and if you do please comment below. 

COURTESY OF THE INTERNET PLANE DATABASE
"LEE GRANT STARRED" SHE BE 99 IN 2024

I watch Columbo and there an ending scene of two TWA Boeing 747 in the globe livery. Ransom for a Dead Man 1971. But that is a story for another day.

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Malcolm 

 

Aviation Model Time "Volotea Boeing 717-200 EC-MGS Scale 1/200"

 

AVIATION MODEL TIME

JC Wings Volotea Boeing 717-200 EC-MGS Scale 1/200 LH2381

This is a model that was down to be released in 2022. It was never released and we had many orders for this model, they of course were cancelled. Now we find the model is coming back and is due to be relased in August 2024 by JC Wings. This is a 1/200 scale. This means for those that do not know, the model is two hundred times smaller than the real aircraft. It is of course diecast and as you can see from the photos it comes with a stand as well. If you were one of the customers that order this before then we are happy to retake your model order. 

I took this photo in 2018 on the Greek island of Zante. A very dirty and tired looking 717. 

The Boeing 717-200 is no longer in production, but Volotea was one of the few airlines still flying the type in Europe. The aircraft is known for its fuel efficiency and performance on short and medium-haul routes.

The Volotea Boeing 717-200 was a twin-engine jet airliner formerly operated by the Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea.

The model features a stand and undercarriage 

Of course it comes in a box as shown here.

To see on our website use this secure link

JC Wings Volotea Boeing 717-200 EC-MGS Scale 1/200 LH2381

or email Malcolm on webmaster@airspotters.com

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LONDON HEATHROW : TWO LANDOR BA B747-400, EGYPT AIR A300 & A VERY SMALL PIECE OF AN AER LINGUS AIRCRAFT

LONDON HEATHROW : TWO LANDOR BA B747-400, EGYPT AIR A300 & A VERY SMALL PIECE OF AN AER LINGUS AIRCRAFT :

Can anyone tell me the name of the church where the spier is on the right of the photo. Reminds me of Lowfield Heath at Gatwick. This photo is around the early 1990's but the exact date eludes me. I will find it once I find the correct logbook with. PLEASE COMMENT BELOW I LOVE READING THE COMMENTS Malcolm Airspotters.com . As always please like and follow us.

THE CARGO BOEING 747 8F

The Boeing 747-8F is a freighter aircraft, a variant of the Boeing 747-8 airliner. It is the world's largest cargo aircraft by volumetric capacity. The 747-8F is an upgrade to the Boeing 747-400F, offering increased fuel efficiency, range, and payload capacity.

The 747-8F has a maximum takeoff weight of 975,000 lb (442 t) and a payload capacity of 308,000 lb (140 t). It has a range of 4,390 nmi (8,130 km; 5,050 mi). The aircraft is powered by two General Electric GEnx-2B67 engines.

The 747-8F is a popular choice for cargo airlines around the world. It is used to transport a variety of cargo, including manufactured goods, fresh produce, and live animals.

The above photos are only models and are by Phoenix. We have them in stock at Airspotters.com.

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NEW GEMINI 200 MODEL PICTURES NOW AT AIRSPOTTERS.COM

We have just updated these drawings to photos on our website at Airspotters.com . The Jet2, Transavia, Air India, and Westjet are the ones that are most popular with our customers. Have a look now at the new photos on the secure link 

SEE THE MODELS ON OUR WEBSITE

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Gemini 200 Lockheed CC-130H Hercules RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force 130333 Scale 1/200 G2CAF1284

Gemini 200 Airbus A350-900 Air India VT-JRH Scale 1/200 G2AIC1290

Gemini 200 Airbus A350-900 Air India Flaps Down VT-JRH Scale 1/200 G2AIC1290F

Gemini 200 Boeing 737-800 Alaska "Xáat Kwaani Salmon People" N559AS Scale 1/200 G2ASA1246

Gemini 200 Boeing 737-800 Alaska "Xáat Kwaani Salmon People" Flaps Down N559AS Scale 1/200 G2ASA1246F

Gemini 200 Embraer 175LR Horizon Air Washington State Univ. "Go Cougs" N661QX Scale 1/200 G2ASA1286

Gemini 200 Boeing 767-300ER (BDSF) Cargojet C-FGSJ Scale 1/200 G2CJT1173

Gemini 200 Airbus A320-200 Delta N376NW Scale 1/200 G2DAL963

Gemini 200 Boeing 737-600 Westjet C-GWSL Scale 1/200 G2WJA1295

Gemini 200 Interactive Series Boeing 767-300ERF UPS Airlines N323UP Scale 1/200 G2UPS1276

Gemini 200 Airbus A320neo Transavia F-GNEO Scale 1/200 G2TRA1283

Gemini 200 Jets2.com Boeing 737-800W G-GDFG Scale 1/200 G2EXS1264

SEE THE MODELS ON OUR WEBSITE

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INFLIGHT 200 MODEL ARRIVALS FOR JUNE AT AIRSPOTTERS.COM

GO TO OUR PRE-ORDER SECTION

The models below will arrive in June 2024. This is to give you early notice that if you have pre-ordered one of these models. 

Any order adjustments please let us know by the 31st May at the latest +/-

Email Peter on sales@airspotters.com or call 01536 639 707 at your earliest convenience.

Thank you 

IF101AA0923P	American Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 N111AA with stand
IF103GK0723	Laker Airways Skytrain McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 G-BGXG with stand
IF103WA1123P	World Airways DC-10-30CFN108WA Polished With Stand
IF130HH002	Lockheed C-130J USA-Air Force 99-5309 Ready
IF135RSAF753	KC-135R Singapore-Air Force 753 with stand ready
IF135USA100R	58-0100 KC-135R USAF With Stand
IF210AH0823P	Air Algerie Sud SE-210 Caravelle III 7T-VAG Polished with stand
IF310AI1023	Air India Airbus A310-324 VT-AIA with stand
IF310GAF1022	Germany - Air Force Airbus A310-304 1022 with stand
IF319AY1123	FINNAIR A319 OH-LVE RETRO SCHEME with stand
IF319BRZAF	Brazil - Air Force Airbus VC-1A (A319-133/CJ) FAB2101
IF319EC0124	Iberia Airbus A319-111 EC-KKS with stand
IF319EY0923	ETIHAD A319 A6-EIE With Stand
IF3206E1123	IndiGo Airbus A320-271N VT-IZZ with stand
IF320AI1123	AIR India A320 VT-EPK NEW GEAR SPECIAL SCHEME NEW GEAR
IF320AZ0523	EI-DTG ITA A320 with stand
IF320NA1223	Aegean Airlines Airbus A320-271N SX-NEE with stand
IF320TK0623	Turkish Airlines Airbus A320-214 TC-JLC RETRO COLOURS with stand
IF321AA578	American Airlines Airbus A321-231 N578US with stand and collectors coin
IF321AA579	American Airlines Airbus A321-231 N579UW with stand and collectors coin
IF321AA580	American Airlines Airbus A321-231 N580UW with stand and collectors coin
IF321AA581	American Airlines Airbus A321-231 N581UW with stand and collectors coin
IF321AA582	American Airlines Airbus A321-231 N582UW with stand and collectors coin
IF321BM0123	G-MEDM BMI A321 with stand
IF321HY0923	Uzbekistan Airways Airbus A321-253NX UK32102 with stand
IF321SK1120	1/200 A321 SAS OY-KBH
IF342LIBYAN1	5A-ONE LIBYAN A340-200 with stand
IF342QT0323	Qatar Airways Airbus A340-211 A7-HHK with stand
IF701MONT0122B	Montana 707-100 OE-IRA With Stand
IF707CD1023P	Caledonian Airways Boeing 707-349C G-AWTK with stand
IF707OA0723P	Olympic Boeing 707-384B SX-DBF Polished with stand
IF731TW1222P	Trans World Airlines - TWA Boeing 747-131 N93117 with stand
IF73MDY1120	Norwegian Air Sweden Boeing 737-8 MAX SE-RTA with stand
IF743MS0122	EgyptAir Boeing 747-366M SU-GAM with stand
IF744IB0303	Iberia Boeing 747-412 TF-AMB with stand
IF74SPPA1222P	Pan Am Boeing 747SP-21 N536PA Polished
IF762AM0124P	AeroMexico Boeing 767-283/ER XA-TNS ready with stand
IF763AN1123	Ansett Australia Airlines Boeing 767-324/ER VH-BZF Ready
IF763NZ0423	AIR NEW ZEALAND 767-300 ZK-NCH OLD COLOURS Ready
IF772NZ1223	Air New Zealand Boeing 777-219/ER ZK-OKH Black with stand Ready
IF773HOUSE-PW-P	BOEING BOEING 777-300ER PW engines N5020K
IF773UA1123	United Airlines Boeing 777-322/ER N2250U with stand
IF777AI0124	Air India Boeing 777-200 VT-AIL ready with stand
IF789UK1123	Vistara Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner VT-TSQ with stand
IF863LL0923P	DC-8-63CF LOFTLEIDIR TF-FLC Polished with stand
IF990AA0423P	N5618 AMERICAN CV990 with stand
IFART02114IIH	Lockheed C-130E Iran-Air Force 5-114

MODEL AIRCRAFT PHOTOS TAKEN LIKE THEY ARE REAL AIRCRAFT

I do love taking photos of model aircraft as if they are just real.

The base for this is a piece of hardboard which I have painted and made to look like tarmac. The edge is given static grass. I used a steel ruler to mark out the concrete section then filled with black model dust.

I then found a hedge and set it up on a patio table. I made sure the hedge was as g=fine as we had. That to say the leaves were very small.

I took these just with my phone but I could get serious and take them with my camera. As the pixel would be much greater than in Photoshop OI could blur out the background. 

Hope you think this effect is good and love to hear your views in our comments below. 

These models are for sale as at May 11th 2024 on Airspotters.com or 

use this secure link below. 

POP TO AISPOTTERS

Thank You

Malcolm