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Thursday 16 May 2024

PPC Model British Airways Embraer 190 G-LCYN Scale 1/100


 The PPC Model British Airways Embraer 190 G-LCYN Scale 1/100 is a must have for any fan of snap-fit models. This model is made of plastic and features a detailed livery. It comes with a stand, making it perfect for display.

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SPOTTING AT LONDON GATWICK "YOU NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO GO"

 

Over the next few months I am going to share with you the places I go spotting. I been coming up to the airport since the 1960's. I started going up on my own in 1973 once I had passed my cycling proficient at the age of 15. There was a group of us and we all fly up there on our bikes. 


There are lots of place to go which are on the landside of the airport. They are public paces and not infringing on private or airport land.


I am very well known to the police all be it a lot of my old airport security and police friends have retired. Some of the new ones do talk to me and are never rude or proactive to move you on. The last guy was also a spotter but worked inside the airport normally.   


This is Prestwood lane I tell you more on a future post. There lost of wild life around here as well. So when there no planes there are plenty of birds, foxes, and farm animals to take photos of.  


This kind of photo is good with a camera lenes of 300m to 600m. It takes over 15 minutes to walk here from the nearest parking spot. 


Go around are great for me but not the passenger. Gatwick is well know for many go arounds. They fly over my house as well. Not good early in the morning as the noise is very loud, who needs an alarm.


I do love going up to Gatwick when there a special plane landing. Being three miles away it is very easy for me. This Qantas was early doors and I was up at 5:30am. It arrived at around 7:10am and did a go around first.


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Monday 13 May 2024

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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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

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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

The model features a stand and undercarriage 

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

Of course it comes in a box as shown here.

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Sunday 12 May 2024

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.


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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 


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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



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NEW MODEL ARRIVALS FOR THE 1ST JULY 2024

NEW MODEL ARRIVALS FOR THE 1ST JULY 2024 As always please check you still want the pre-order now and lets us know if you changed your mind. ...