The Preserved VC10s, They flew Monarchs, Pontiffs, Prime Ministers and Presdients around the world
a short history on the 10 or so preserved Vickers VC10s around the world. While most are in museums in the United Kingdom, some are found elsewhere. These artifacts account for about 20% of the total number built.
Thanks to the usual sources of pictures, aka Airliners.net and Flickr, along with a few other sources of the real hard to find pictures of surviving aircraft.
A big shout out to the folks who run vc10.net for compiling the survivors history, allowing me to make a better video
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From Passenger to Cargo: The Transformation of Evergreen's DC-8-63F (N819EV)
A short history of the Evergreen International's Douglas DC-8-63F. Starting with passengers in North America, to carrying cargo all over the world, this is the story of one tough DC-8 freighter. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is Ravell's Bolero
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KC-135 Link; https://youtu.be/TOSn8gDxKd8
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Where are all the preserved McDonnell Douglas DC-10s (and their KC-10 siblings)?.
Another video showing the locations and brief histories of members of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10/KC-10 family of jet aircraft, in Museums, and those still being used as ground trainers for first responders and technicians. plus one member that might still be flying.
Thanks to the usual sources of pictures, aka Airliners.net and Flickr, along with a few other sources of the real hard to find pictures of surviving aircraft.
Some surprises when I went down this rabbit hole.
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From serving the Posh Jet Set to setting a World Record, the Boeing 747SP "Friendship One" (N147UA)
A short history of the United Airlines Boeing 747SP, regstered as N147UA. Started with Pan Am, and then broke records with United Airlines, now it does testing with the FAA. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is Ravell's Bolero
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Where are all the preserved Boeing C-137's? From Air Force One to Mid Air Refueler.
Another video showing the locations and brief histories of members of the Boeing C-135 family, in Museums, and those still getting preservation work done. plus one member that might still be flying.
Thanks to the usual sources of pictures, aka Airliners.net and Flickr, along with a few other sources of the real hard to find pictures of surviving aircraft.
Some surprises when I went down this rabbit hole.
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The Mighty Ruslan: Unveiling the Secrets of an Antonov An-125 (RA-82047)
A short history of the Volga-Dnepr Antonov An-124, regstered as RA-82047. One of 32 built in the Soviet and Ukranian nations. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is 1812 Overture
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Unveiling the Future: A Tour of a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9, Vietnam's Most Advanced Aircraft
A short history of the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9, regstered as VN-A861. Star of the 2015 Paris Airshow, this airliner continues to serve with Vietnam Airlines on the long haul international market. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from the National Symphony Orchestra of Denmark
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Where are the retired and preserved Boeing KC-135 family of aircraft? Museums and Gate Guards.
Another video showing the locations and brief histories of members of the Boeing KC-135 family, in Museums and as Air Base Gate Guards
Thanks to the usual sources of pictures, aka Airliners.net and Flickr, along with a few other sources of the real hard to find pictures of surviving aircraft.
Some surprises when I went down this rabbit hole.
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Where are the retired and preserved Boeing 720s? Part III of the museum Boeing 707 series
Another video showing the locations locations and histories of the museums and other public locations around the world that exhibit Boeing 720's or at least pieces and parts of Boeing 720s
Thanks to the usual sources of pictures, aka Airliners.net and Flickr, along with a few other sources of the real hard to find pictures of surviving aircraft.
Some surprises when I went down this rabbit hole.
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40+ years since landing at Gimli, what happened to the Air Canada 767-233 known as the Gimli Glider?
A short history of the Air Canada Boeing 767-233, registered as C-GAUN amd known after a brilliant, if avoidlable no power landing in Manitoba, and known as the Gimli Glider. . Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Danish National Symphony Orchestra
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The history of Sobelair Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle registered as OO-SRB
A short history of the Sobelair Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle registered as OO-SRB wearing the combined Sabena/Sobelair livery of the 1960's. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Danish National Symphony Orchestra
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From Shaky Start to Soaring Success: The Story of "Imua One", the Southwest Airlines 737-Max 8
A short history of the Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-Max 8 resgistered as N8710M. This aircraft has an 8 part Hawaiian design, to celebrate the hsitory betweenthe State of Hawaii and South West Airlines. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Danish National Symphony Orchestra
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Delta ship N371NB: A Day in the Life of a Busy Airbus A319 in one of the largest air fleets
A short history of the Delta Airlines A319-114, regstered as N317NB, originally with Norhtwest Airlines, this airliner continues to serve with Delta after the merger. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper.
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American Airlines Convair CV-990 (N5618) A Tale of Elegance and Innovation
A short history of the American Airlines Convair CV-990 registered as N5618 wearing the American Airlines Astrojet livery. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Danish National Symphony Orchestra
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Where are the retired and preserved Boeing 707s? Part II, The Wrath of the Comments section
Another video showing the locations locations and histories of the museums and other public locations around the world that exhibit Boeing 707's or at least pieces and parts of Boeing 707s
Thanks to the usual sources of pictures, aka Airliners.net and Flickr, along with a few other sources of the real hard to find pictures of surviving aircraft.
Some surprises when I went down this rabbit hole.
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Where are the some of the retired Boeing 707's, and where do we need to go to go see them?
Locations and histories of the museums and other public locations around the world that exhibit Boeing 707's
Thanks to the usual sources of pictures, aka Airliners.net and Flickr, along with a few other sources of the real hard to find pictures of surviving aircraft.
Some surprises when I went down this rabbit hole.
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Friendly Skies and Friendly Faces: The Story of the Air Florida Boeing 737-2TF (N83AF)
A short history of the Air Florida Boeing 737-2TF, registered as N83AF an aircraft that served as a passenger carrier for over two decades for Air Florida and Southwest Airlines. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper.
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Rare Beauty: A Up-Close Look at Delta's Iconic MD-11 "Centennial Spirit" (N812DE)
A short history of the Delta Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11 "Centennial Spirit" aircraft (N812DE) an aircraft that served as both passenger carrier and Cargo hauler, and awaits it's fate in a california desert. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper.
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The Storied Journey of Air India's Lockheed L-1011-500 (V2-LEJ )
A short history of the Air India's Lockheed L-1011-500 (V2-LEJ ) an aircraft that served many airlines over three decades, and awaits it's fate in a foreign desert. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper.
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Aviation Excellence: A Spotlight on Korean Air's Boeing 777-2B5(ER) (HL7598)
A short history of the Korean Air's Boeing 777-2B5(ER) (HL7598) mostly known for it's temporary special World Cup 2002 livery, the aircraft has only been owned and operated by Korean Air. Not mentioned in the video is that this aircraftnow sits in storage at the Incheon Airport Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper.
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What Happened to D.B. Cooper's skyjacked airplane (N467US)? Watch to find out.
A short history of the Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727-051 (N467US) mostly known for being skyjacked by outlaw D.B. Cooper, painted in the 1960's era red tail livery. History including it's operations with carrying passengers operations all around North America. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper
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Flying Through History: The American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N679AN)
A short history of the American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N679AN), painted in the retro Astro Jet Livery from the 1960's. History including it's operations with carrying passengers and eventually cargo operations all around North America, and the rest of the world. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper
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Unveiling the Legacy: The Delta Connection Embraer ERJ-175LR (N274SY)
A short history of the Delta Connection Embraer ERJ-175LR (N274SY). History including it's operations with carrying passengers all around North America. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures. Music is from Ally Piper
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Flying the Skies: The Legacy and Operations of UPS Boeing 767-34AF(ER)(WL) (N323UP)
A short history of the United Parcel Service Boeing 767-34AF(ER)(WL). History including it's operations with carrying cargo all around the world. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures.
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Aviation Enthusiast's Dream: Scandinavian Airlines 737-76N(WL) (SE-RJX) History
A short history of the Scandinavian Airlines 737-76N(WL), registered as SE0RJX. History including it's operations with SkyEurope, Anadolu Jet, SAS and now with Canadian North. Credits to Flickr, Youtube and airliners.net for the video and pictures.
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