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Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 01-Feb-18 (DeNoise AI 11-Sep-22).
BASE Airlines - Business Air, with additional 'So nice to fly with' titles.
Previously G-LOGT of Loganair
Replacing an earlier digital photo with a better version 07-Jul-19.
Named: "Clann MhicAonghais / Clan Macinnes".
First flown with the Embraer test registration PT-SGX, this aircraft was delivered to a lessor and leased to BMA British Midland Regional as G-RJXD in Feb-00.
It was renamed 'bmi regional' in Feb-01. 'bmi regional' ceased operations in Feb-19 and the aircraft returned to the lessor. It was leased to Loganair as G-SAJN in Mar-19. Current, updated 25-Mar-24.
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 16-Jan-18.
This aircraft was built as an 'RC' with a main deck cargo door and could be used for either passengers or cargo. It was delivered to Continental Airlines as N8905 in Jun-67 and used as a passenger aircraft.
It was sold to Air Canada as CF-TOR in Sep-72. At the end of May-74 the Canadian Government changed their registration system to C-Fxxx to allow for C-Gxxx registrations and this aircraft became C-FTOR. It was sold to Air Florida as N73AF in Feb-81.
It was leased to Emerald Airlines in Nov-81 but was repossessed by Air Florida in Apr-82. In Sep-82 it was sold to All Star Airlines and was converted to a full freighter. It was re-registered N557AS in Sep-85.
In Dec-85 it was sold to a lessor and leased to Hawaiian Airlines. The aircraft was stored at Honolulu in Sep-90 and repossessed by the lessor in Apr-91. It remained stored until it was leased to Kitty Hawk Air Cargo in Mar-92.
It was re-registered N112PS in Jun-92. The aircraft was returned to the lessor in Jul-01 and sold to Sky Way Enterprises Inc, operating as A Liner Aviation, the following day. The aircraft was sold to Frontera Flight Holdings in Nov-20 and is currently stored at Saltillo, Mexico. Updated 02-Dec-23.
Note: Frontera Flight Holdings are usually the trustee for Aeronaves TSM (Mexican Cargo Airline) whose base is... Saltillo
Roermond, Netherlands
(December 16th, 2021)
Replaced by new - much, much better - edit on October 17th, 2022
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 06-Dec-21 (DeNoise AI).
First flown with the McDonnell Douglas test registration N9012J, this aircraft was delivered to Irish Aerospace Ltd as G-TONW in Dec-91 and leased to Airtours International Airways in Feb-92.
It was returned to the lessor in Dec-95 and leased to FEAT Far Eastern Air Transport as B-28023 later the same month. It was returned to the lessor in Dec-06 and leased to Angkor Airways (Cambodia) as XU-AKA in Jan-07.
The aircraft returned to the lessor in Jun-08 as N995AC and was stored at Goodyear, AZ, USA. It was leased to Andes Lineas Aereas (Argentina) as LV-BTH in Jan-10. It was returned to the lessor as N928AV in Aug-13 and permanently retired at Orlando-Sanford, FL, USA.
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 17-Feb-16, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 05-Apr-26.
Delivered to Air Malta in Mar-83 as 9H-ABA, the aircraft was traded in to British Aerospace in part-exchange for B.Ae 146's in Sep-94. It was sold on the same day to Indigo Aviation AB and leased to ANZ Air New Zealand as ZK-NAF.
In May-99 it was sub-leased to Royal Tongan Airlines (operated by ANZ). It was returned to Air New Zealand and the lessor in Apr-01 and stored. In Jul-01 it was sold to Sierra Pacific Airlines as N712S. It was retired and stored at Tucson, AZ, USA, in Aug-02. The aircraft was last noted still stored at Tucson in Jan-13.
I also have a photo of this with Air New Zealand at...
i replaced the original photo, but im putting it in thi comments.
this was the initial edit i did after i shot this photo, but second guessed myself and went with a more basic edit.
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Built in 1847, replacing a smaller church that had stood across the road where the parish cemetery is now.
The steeple was added in 1874. It was designed by Dr. Henry Higson, a physician and amateur architect who had recently conceived, to considerable acclaim, the new tower built for his own church in Paget (www.flickr.com/photos/84253735@N04/33223524014/in/datepos...).
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 03-Feb-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 17-Jun-23.
Not my photo although I was there on the day (I ran out of film!), scanned from a slide in my collection (one of only 6 of the 18,200 photos on Flickr that I didn't take myself).
This aircraft was delivered new to the UK Royal Air Force in Feb-46 as MW258 and used extensively on the Berlin Air Lift. It was stored at RAF Kilbride, Scotland in Feb-51 and transferred to RAF Aldergrove, Belfast in Feb-54.
It was sold to Aviation Traders (Engineering) Ltd. in Dec-54 as G-ANXN and transferred to Air Charter in Feb-55. Dan-Air bought it in Sep-56 and operated it for 7 years until it was retired at Lasham in 1963 and broken up there later the same year.
Waiting for a ship- -destined never to arrive.
Th abandoned St. Joseph Island ferry docks at Bamfort Island closed with the opening of the Brent Gilbertson bridge in 1972. The bridge replaced the ferry service operated by the Province of Ontario from 1953 to 1972. The bridge crosses the St. Joseph Channel / Lake Huron's North Channel and connects St. Joseph Island via Highway 548 to Northern Ontario.
This modern building replaces the 1960s brutalist glass and concrete one , that had fallen into disrepair.
Are we just replacing like for like? Although much more pleasing to the eye, will we still feel the same in 50 years time.
The original designs of James Craig's Square have all but gone. Elsewhere n the new town 200 year old buildings still stand magestically and are greatly admired.
What have today's architects forgotten about longevity?
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 15-Jul-16.
Originally built as an MD-81, this aircraft was delivered to a lessor and leased to Swissair as HB-INN in Aug-81. It was converted to MD-82 standard prior to being returned to the lessor in Jul-97.
It was re-registered N928TW and stored at Kansas City, MO, USA the following month. It was leased to TWA Trans World Airlines in Dec-97. TWA was taken over by American Airlines in Dec-01 and the aircraft became part of the American Airlines fleet.
It was permanently retired and stored at Roswell, NM, USA in Feb-03. It was last noted still stored at Roswell in Sep-10. The registration was finally cancelled in Mar-13. Presumably it's now been broken up.
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 16-Aug-21 (DeNoiseAI).
'Nalanji Dreaming' logojet
First flown with the Boeing test registration N5573P, this aircraft was delivered to QANTAS Airways as VH-EBU in Jan-85. It was repainted in this 'Nalanji Dreaming' special livery in Nov-95.
The aircraft was retired in Feb-05 and stored at Avalon, Australia with a basic pale blue fuselage and red tail. It was last noted still stored at Avalon in Mar-15 in derelict condition.
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 05-Mar-15, plus DeNoise AI 02-Mar-23.
Delivered new to United Airlines as N6325C in Jan-55. It was in service with United for just over 5 years and was traded in to the Douglas Aircraft Company in Apr-60.
The aircraft was stored and sold to California Airmotive in Sep-63. It continued in storage until May-64 when it was sold to TAS SA Transportes Aereos (Trabajos Aereos del Sahara SA) with the temporary registration EC-WVP, becoming EC-AVP later the same month.
TASSA ceased trading in Jul-65 and the aircraft was stored at Palma, Majorca, with the rest of the TASsa fleet. It was broken up there in 1970.
Note: This photo was taken about 3 months after TASSA had ceased operations and the aircraft would never fly again (just as well with all that FOD on the ramp!). If you look under the aircraft, along the line of props 1 & 2, you can see that props 3 & 4 are feathered.
Corner building was demolished shortly after this photo was taken, replaced with a senior housing complex.
Sacramento and Walnut, Lower Pacific Heights district, San Francisco 1977
Replacing an earlier scanned 6"x4" print with a better version 23-Apr-14 (DeNoise AI 14-Sep-22)
Ahhh! DC-10!
Ex Laker Airways G-GFAL. BCA Charter & British Caledonian Charter, renamed Cal-Air International and later Novair International.
First flown by McDonnell Douglas in Dec-78 using the test registration N1002D, this aircraft was delivered to Laker Airways in Feb-79 as G-GFAL. Laker Airways ceased operations on 05-Feb-82 and the aircraft was repossessed by Mitsui Leasing.
The Rank Leisure Group and Thomson Holidays had a big summer charter programme with Laker Airways and were suddenly short of capacity. They entered into discussions with British Caledonian Airways and as a result B.Cal and Rank Leisure formed British Caledonian Charter with a 51%/49% holding.
The leases of 2 Laker DC-10-10's were transferred and British Caledonian took delivery of G-GFAL on 22-Feb-82 when it was re-registered G-BZJD. It was transferred to British Caledonian (Charter) Ltd on 01-Mar-82.
The company was renamed Cal Air International Airways in Oct-85. When B.Cal was taken over by British Airways, they didn't want Cal Air (they already had British Airtours which became Caledonian Airways Mk:2) and B.Cal's 51% was sold to the Rank Leisure Group.
Cal Air was renamed Novair International in Dec-88. Rank Leisure closed the company down at the end of Mar-90 (and I was out of a job!). The aircraft was initially stored at Prestwick, Scotland, and later, ferried to Waco, TX, USA in Nov-90 for continued storage.
It was sold to ILFC International Lease Finance Corporation in Nov-92 as N581LF and remained stored at Waco until Feb-94 when was converted into a freighter with a main-deck cargo door and leased to FedEx Federal Express as N10060 in Aug-94.
In Nov-08 it underwent the MD-10 conversion with the MD-11 'glass cockpit' and 2 crew operation. Sadly, this aircraft was finally retired in Jan-21 after an amazing 42 years in service. Updated 14-Sep-22.
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 15-Mar-15, plus DeNoise AI 12-Jan-23.
The DH.84 Dragon was the forerunner of the DH.89A Dragon Rapide. G-ADDI was already an old lady when this photo was taken, having been built in May 1935 and operated by Railway Air Services.
It was impressed into the RAF in 1939 but wasn't allocated a serial. After the end of WWII it was sold to a private owner in 1946 and then sold to Air Charter Ltd in 1947. It was sold to Air Navigation & Trading in 1951 and spent a number of years doing pleasure flights around Blackpool Tower (I might even have flown round the Tower on it around 1958).
It was sold to Aero Enterprises Ltd in 1963 and was operated by Chrisair. As far as I know, it was 'sold in the USA' and registered N34DH in Feb-72 and flown to Rotterdam, Netherlands for shipping to the USA.
According to what I've read it was still flying as late as mid 2011 and is preserved at the Perlitch Transportation Museum, Morgan Hill, California. Updated (Dec-19).
For my photography project, I followed my friend Gloria around for a day, when going to stage school.
And I just really like this photo. :)
First time a hybrid makes its first ever appearance on the 250 after a few HAs transferred from BN to replace the LJ08 Ts and to be allocated on the 198
"Replacing Windows Media Center" by J. D. BIERSDORFER via NYT t.co/Nts7MpZtDx (via Twitter twitter.com/felipemassone/status/693085946472992769)
Replacing an earlier scanned print with a slightly better version 24-Jan-19. Sorry it's a little blurred.
Taken from the Templeton Bridge.
Named: "Derwent Water".
This aircraft was delivered to BOAC British Overseas Airways Corporation as G-AWNE in Mar-71. BOAC was merged with BEA British European Airways to form British Airways in Apr-74. The aircraft was sold to AAR Aircraft Leasing in Feb-98 and leased back to British Airways. After 28.5 years in service it was returned to the lessor and stored at Roswell, NM, USA in Nov-99. It was sold to Kabo Air (Nigerial) in Jan-01 as 5N-RRR. It never left Roswell and was eventually broken up there for spares.
The New Paddington Square In The Rear Dominates The Now Scene...The Old Railway Offices Replaced With Sheldon Square...And The New Bishops Bridge...
Every morning you get another 1440 minutes replacement...but do understand that it's a "limited offer".
ODC:Replace
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 10-Apr-14
09-Feb-19 is the 50th Anniversary of the Boeing 747's first flight.
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 11-Nov-21 (DeNoise AI).
Named: "City of Thessaloniki"
This aircraft 'got around a bit'. It was delivered to Air-Berlin as D-ABAG in Mar-94. It was sold to a lessor on delivery and leased back to Air-Berlin. It was returned to the lessor in May-99 and leased to Macedonian Airlines as SX-BMB the same day.
Macedonian was absorbed back into Olympic Airlines in Dec-03 and the aircraft was returned to the lessor in May-04. It was leased to Futura International Airways (Spain) as EC-IZG in Jun-04.
It was wet-leased to Jetairfly.com (TUI Airlines Belgium) in May-08 for the summer season. However, Futura ceased operations 0n 08-Sep-08 and the aircraft was returned to Futura and the lessor the following day and initially stored at Brussels.
It was re-registered N213TH in Nov-08 and remained stored until it was leased to RAK Airways (Ras al Khaimah, UAE) as A6-ESE in Sep-10. It was sub-leased to East Air in Feb-11 with just 'Airways.com' titles and transferred to Eastern Sky Jets around Jun-11.
The aircraft was returned to the lessor, withdrawn from service and stored at Ras al Khaimah in late 2014. In Feb-16 it was leased to Air Bucharest for three months as YR-SKI, returned to Wells Fargo Bank Northwest in Apr-16 and stored at Dothan, AL, USA.
It was re-registered N120WF in May-16 and was converted to freighter configuration by Nov-16 before being ferried to Montpelier, France in Dec-16 and stored. It was moved to Lasham UK in Apr-17 and moved again to, back across the Atlantic to Everett, WA, USA in May-17 and then for further storage at Moses Lake, WA, USA.
The aircraft was sold to RVL Aviation in Feb-18 and travelled across the Atlantic again, back to Montpelier. At the end of Feb-18 it moved to St Athan, Wales, UK where it was stored again. It was sold to International Spray Solutions Ltd as G-CKUZ in Apr-18 and remained stored. The aircraft was leased to West Atlantic Airlines UK in Dec-19. Current, updated 08-Dec-24.
Replacing a bag I made years ago for a dear friend. This is the bag:
www.flickr.com/photos/pinkknitter/3581798723/in/photolist...
This time I am making it from cotton yarn vs linen.
Pattern: Girlfriend Market Bag www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grrlfriend-market-bag#
Yarn: Euroflax Original
Needles: DPN size 6,Circular Size 10.5
Started: 7/26
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 12-Nov-15, DeNoise AI 02-Oct-22
I never particularly liked this livery and always wondered why the 'airways' didn't have a capital 'A'. I liked it even less when they took the 'airways' away altogether and just had the billboard 'British'. I felt it looked unfinished...
With additional tiny 'Cambrian' titles on the lower forward fuselage.
G-AOYS was one of those rare aircraft that retained the same registration throughout its life. It was delivered to BEA British European Airways in Jun-58.
It was sold to Cambrian Airways, part of British Air Services, in Sep-71 (above photo taken just after delivery) and operated until Cambrian/British Air Services was absorbed into British Airways in Apr-74.
The aircraft was withdrawn from British Airways service and stored at Cardiff, Wales, UK, in Apr-80. It was sold to BAF British Air Ferries in May-81 and was wet-leased to Air Algerie between Jun/Oct-81.
It was sold to Panavia Air Cargo in Jan-84 and leased back to BAF until late 1984 when it was retired at Southend, UK. It was broken up there in Feb-85.
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St. Nicholas Church, an Orthodox church in Tbilisi, is located within the walls of the historic Narikala Fortress, which towers high above the city. The current church, built in the 1990s, replaced an earlier structure that dated back to the 13th century. The architecture of the church reflects traditional Georgian design, with its characteristic domes and stone facades. Inside the church, the walls are adorned with vibrant frescoes depicting important Biblical scenes and saints, including St. Nicholas, to whom the church is dedicated. These paintings, combined with the serene atmosphere, make the church an important place for both worshippers and visitors interested in the religious and cultural history of Georgia. Perched high above the city, the church is not always easy to reach for everyone. The church’s location on the fortress also offers visitors a stunning view of Tbilisi, making it a popular destination for both tourists and believers seeking both spiritual and visual experiences.
In the photo, an elderly woman dressed in simple black clothing, a symbol of her deep devotion and humility, is seen slowly making her way towards St. Nicholas Church with the help of her crutches, determined to attend the service. Her face, marked by the years, radiates a quiet strength and dedication. Despite her physical limitations, her faith is an undeniable force that drives her to this sacred place, where she finds solace and connection in her spiritual practices. The church, surrounded by history and prayers, seems to draw her in as a beacon of hope and peace.
De Sint-Nicolaaskerk, een orthodoxe kerk in Tbilisi, bevindt zich binnen de muren van het historische Narikala-fort, dat hoog boven de stad uittorent. De huidige kerk, gebouwd in de jaren 1990, verving een eerdere structuur uit de 13e eeuw. De architectuur van de kerk weerspiegelt de traditionele Georgische bouwstijl, met karakteristieke koepels en stenen gevels. Binnen de kerk zijn de muren versierd met levendige fresco's die belangrijke Bijbelse scènes en heiligen afbeelden, waaronder Sint-Nicolaas, aan wie de kerk is gewijd. Deze schilderingen, samen met de serene sfeer, maken de kerk tot een belangrijke plek voor zowel gelovigen als bezoekers die geïnteresseerd zijn in de religieuze en culturele geschiedenis van Georgië. De kerk ligt hoog boven de stad en is niet altijd gemakkelijk te bereiken voor iedereen. Op de foto is een oude vrouw te zien, gekleed in sobere zwarte kleding, een symbool van haar diepe devotie en nederigheid. Met haar krukken strompelt ze langzaam richting de Sint-Nicolaaskerk, vastberaden om de mis bij te wonen. Haar gezicht, getekend door de jaren, straalt een stille kracht en toewijding uit. Ondanks haar fysieke beperkingen is haar geloof een onmiskenbare drijfveer, die haar voortstuwt naar deze heilige plek, waar ze troost en verbinding vindt in haar spirituele rituelen. De kerk, omringd door geschiedenis en gebeden, lijkt haar aan te trekken als een baken van hoop en vrede. De ligging van de Sint-Nicolaaskerk op het fort biedt bezoekers ook een prachtig uitzicht over Tbilisi, waardoor het een populaire bestemming is voor zowel toeristen als gelovigen die op zoek zijn naar spirituele en visuele indrukken.
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 11-Feb-18, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 10-Jan-24. Taken into a low early morning sun through a tinted window.
Fleet No: '9050'.
This aircraft was delivered to Ozark Airlines as N950U in Jun-84. It was leased to American Airlines on delivery and returned to Ozark in Dec-84. Ozark Airlines was merged into TWA Trans World Airlines in Oct-86.
The aircraft was sold to a leasing company in Mar-94 and leased back to TWA. In Dec-01 TWA was merged into American Airlines. The aircraft continued in service until it was permanently retired at Roswell, NM, USA in Apr-06.
It was sold to Mid American Aerospace in Mar-09 and broken up at Roswell soon after. The registration was cancelled in Sep-09.
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 26-Aug-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 30-Jul-24.
This aircraft was delivered new to Balkan Bulgarian Airlines as LZ-BTB in May-72. It wasn't around for long, it was written off when it crashed into a hill on approach to Damascus, Syria, on the 23-Mar-78.
Note: Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT). The aircraft was operating a cargo flight with just 4 crew. The crew failed to notice they were too low and the aircraft flew into the side of a hill on approach. There were no survivors.
Replacing an earlier scanned photo with a better version 23-Oct-14.
Seen here in the basic livery of LTE. it was in transit through Manchester on delivery to LTU in Germany. You can see that the registration had been incorrectly painted as N-525EA.
This aircraft was delivered to Eastern Air Lines as N525EA in Dec-86. They only kept it for three years and sold it to United Aviation Services Inc in Dec-89.
It was leased to LTU International Airways in Feb-90 and sub-leased to Spanish associate company LTE (Lufttransport Espana) with the Spanish temporary registration EC-390 ten days later. It was re-registered EC-ETZ in May-90.
The aircraft was returned to LTU International Airways as D-AMUK in Oct-93 and was sub-leased to to their Munich based subsidiary LTU Sud the same day. It was returned when LTU Sud was merged back into LTU International in Nov-97 and returned to the lessor in Mar-01.
In May-01 the aircraft was leased to Atlas International Airways (Turkey) as TC-OGB. Atlas International was renamed AtlasJet International Airways in May-03. It was wet-leased to ThaiJet between Nov-04/Apr-04 and to Air Astana between Jan/May-05.
It was returned to the lessor and sold to The Dart Group Plc (for operation by Jet2.com) as G-LSAF at the end of Oct-06 but it was never applied to the aircraft. It was stored at Southend, UK and sold three months later in Jan-07 to lessors East Trust as N689GX.
The aircraft remained at Southend until Mar-07 when it was ferried to Jacksonville-Cecil Field, FL, USA to await freighter conversion.
It was converted to freighter configuration by Jul-07 and was due to be leased to VARIGLOG Cargo, Brasil as PR-LGK, however the lease wasn't taken up and the aircraft remained stored at Jacksonville for two years until it was leased to Arrow Air Cargo in Jul-09.
Arrow Air ceased operations at the end of Jun-10 and the aircraft was returned to the lessor and initially stored at Miami, FL, USA, it was moved to Marana, AZ, USA the following month. It was sold to AerSale Inc in Dec-11 and permanently retired at Roswell, NM, USA. It was broken up at Roswell in 2013.
Replacing an earlier photo from Apr-17 with a better version 25-Sep-18.
This aircraft was delivered to United Airlines as N27958 in Sep-15. Current (Sep-18)
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 25-Feb-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 08-Dec-23.
This photo was taken just a couple of days after delivery, it was brand new!
First flown with the Fokker test registration PH-FGO, this aircraft was delivered to Schreiner Airways as PH-SAD in Apr-65 and wet-leased to Indian Airlines between Oct-65 / Apr-66.
Schreiners had stopped operating the F.27's by Nov-67 and this aircraft was sold to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines the following month. In Sep-68 it was leased back to Fokker and immediately sub-leased to Euralair France, returning to Fokker and KLM in Nov-68.
It was leased to NLM Nederlandse Luchtvaart Maatschappij in Jan-72, NLM was renamed NLM Cityhopper in Jan-77 and became KLM Cityhopper in Aug-90. In Nov-90, now almost 26 years old, it was sold to Aircraft Financing & Trading BV and stored at Woensdrecht, Netherlands.
In Nov-93 it was leased to Sudamericana de Aviacion (Argentina) as LV-WEB. However, it was repossessed in Dec-96 and stored at Buenos Aries-Ezeiza, Argentina, where it was eventually broken up in Oct-03. Updated 10-Dec-23.
Note: Schreiner Airways also operated three Douglas DC-7C's on intercontinental passenger and cargo charter operations between 1965 and the end of 1968. Although still part of the Schreiner Aviation Group, no aircraft were operated. The Schreiner Group was sold to CHC Helicopters in 2005.
521 - PA06 AAU
Alexander Dennis Trident, East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne (H47/27F)
Xelabus, Eastleigh
Southampton Road, Eastleigh
29 October 2022
(HMN 249J)
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 31-Jan-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 06-Jun-23.
This aircraft was delivered new to the US Army Air Force as a C-54-DO in Sep-42 serialled 42-32941. It survived the war and was sold to Pennsylvania Central Airlines a N88747 in Jul-46.
PCA converted it to DC-4A standard with a standard passenger door in 1946. They were renamed Capital Airlines in Apr-48. The aircraft was sold to Pacific Southwest Airlines in 1955.
In 1960 it was sold to a private individual. It was bought by Starways in Feb-61 as G-ARIY and served with them until just before they were taken over by British Eagle International Airlines in Jan-64.
Transferred to Aviation Overhauls at the end of Dec-63 it was stored at Liverpool. Aviation Overhauls were unable to sell it as it didn't have a cargo door and it was broken up for spares in 1965. The remaining empty hull was sold to the Liverpool Airport Fire Service in early 1966 and it ended up on the Fire Dump, used for training.
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 25-Oct-15, plus Topaz DeNoise AI 23-May-23.
This aircraft was delivered new to Sudflug, Germany, in May-68 as D-ACEB. However, they only operated it for the summer of 1968 and it was sold to Swissair as HB-IFX in Oct-68. Swissair operated it for 13 years and sold it to Texas International Airways as N538TX in Dec-81.
Texas International was merged into Continental Airlines in Oct-82. It was leased to Eastern Air Lines in Jan-90, returning to Continental in Apr-91. It continued in service with Continental until it was returned to the lessor in Jul-99.
The following month it was sold to Millionair Charter, South Africa, as ZS-OLN. In Jan-04 it was sold to Afrinat International and stored at Johannesburg. In Feb-05 it was sold to King Air Services Partnership and leased to 1Time Airlines for the summer season, returning to King Air Services in Oct-05.
It was immediately leased to the United Nations Organisation and operated in the Horn of Africa until late 2006 when it was returned to King Air Services and stored at Johannesburg after almost 39 years in service. It was broken up at Johannesburg in late 2009.
Replacing an earlier scanned slide with a better version 24-Jul-15.
Court Line were part of the Clarksons Holiday group. They also had One-Elevens painted in yellow, green and blue. They were Luton (LTN) based and so I never got the opportunity to photograph the other colours.
Delivered new to Court Line as G-AXMF in Dec-69 prior to their start-up in Jan-70. It was repossessed by the British Aircraft Corporation in Sep-74 when Court Line ceased trading after the collapse of the Clarksons Travel Group. It was leased to Transbrasil in Dec-74 as PT-TYV and returned to BAC in Nov-77. It was sold to Austral Lineas Aereas as LV-MEX in Jan-78. It was retired and stored at Buenos Aries, Argentina, in Oct-94. It was leased to Patagonia Air in Aug-95 and returned to Austral in Jan-96 when it was stored again. In Jun-96 it was bought by European Air Charter who registered it VR-BED and returned it to the UK, intending to turn it into a VIP aircraft. However, it was stored at Bournemouth on it's return. In Apr-97 it was re-registered VP-BED with European Aviation. It became G-IIIH in Jun-97 and was eventually broken up at Bournemouth UK in Apr-01.
The Series 62 was a series of cars produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964 (when it was renamed the Cadillac Calais, continuing on under that badge until 1976). Originally designed to replace the entry level Series 65, it became the Series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until the change to Calais five years later.
For 1948, the Series 62 was moved to the same 126 in (3,200 mm) chassis as the Series 61, making the vehicles virtually identical. The main difference, apart from extra chrome, was the availability of a convertible model. Distinguishing features included grooved bright metal front fender gravel guards, rocker panel brightwork, chevron style chrome shlashes below taillights and slightly richer interior trim. Also in 1948 the first tail fins were added. Sales fell to 34,213, nevertheless accounting for a record 68% of all Cadillacs sold.
The new Cadillac OHV V8 was the big news for 1949, with minor trim differences otherwise. This 331 cu in (5.4 L) engine produced 160 hp (119 kW).The major difference between Series 61 and Series 62 models of similar body style was minor trim variations. The higher-priced series again had grooved, front fender stone shields and bright rocker panel moldings. Chevrons below the taillights were no longer seen. The convertible was an exclusive offering. A heater was optional.
Sales reached a record 55,643.
The Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de Ville was introduced late in the 1949 model year. Along with the Buick Roadmaster Riviera, and the Oldsmobile 98 Holiday, it was among the first pillarless hardtop coupes ever produced. At $3,496 it was only a dollar less than the Series 62 convertible, and like the convertible, it came with power windows standard. It was luxuriously trimmed, with leather upholstery and chrome 'bows' in the headliner to simulate the ribs of a convertible top.
For 1950, major styling changes were performed. The cars were lower and sleeker, with longer hoods, and one-piece windshields were fitted. Hydramatic transmission was now standard. The Series 61 was again a short wheelbase model, having been reduced to 122 in (3099 mm).
Sales set yet another record at 59,818.
Full-length chrome rocker panels set off the 1951 model, and the Coupe de Ville was now marked with noticeably-improved trim, including Coupe de Ville script on the rear roof pillar. Sales were 81,844, or a record of over 74% of all Cadillacs sold. Popular Mechanics reported about 20 mpg at 45mph.
In 1952, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cadillac, the V-shaped hood and deck emblems were done as gold castings. The Series 62 sedan was also characterized by a higher rear deck lid contour. This provided additional luggage space. Back up lights were now standard equipment and were incorporated in the taillights. The grille wraparound panels were redesigned once again having broad chrome trim below each headlight with side scoop styling and gold-colored winged emblem mounted in the center. At the rear all Cadillacs adopted a through the bumper dual exhaust system. Deck ornamentation took the form of a Cadillac crest over abroad golden "V". New standard features included self-winding clocks, improved direction signal indicators, glare proof mirrors, stannate treated pistons, and four barrel carburetion. Engine output for the 331 was up to 190 hp (142 kW). Sales fell to 70,255, but with the Series 61 out of the way, Series 62 sales accounted for a record 78% of all Cadillacs.
The 1953 Series 62 saw a redesigned grille with heavier integral bumper and bumper guards, the repositioning of parking lamps directly under the headlights, chrome "eybrow" type headlamp doors, and one piece rear windows without division bars. Wheel discs were fashioned in an attractive new disced design. Series 62 bodystyles were identified by non louvered rear fenders, the use of thin bright metal underscores on the bottom rear of the cars only and the decoration of both hood and deck lid with Cadillac crests and V- shaped ornaments. The Club Coupe model disappeared. Two door Series 62 were now all hardtops (including the better equipped Coupe de Ville) or convertibles. Another familiar name appeared on 1953's Series 62. The top of the line subseries Eldorado was one of three specialty convertibles produced in 1953 by General Motors, the other two being the Oldsmobile 98 Fiesta and the Buick Roadmaster Skylark. The Eldorado was a limited-edition luxury convertible, and would eventually become its own series. It featured a full assortment of deluxe accessories, including wire wheels, and introduced the wraparound windshield to Cadillac standard production.
Sales set a new record at 85,446.
Replacing an earlier digital photo with a better version 31-Mar-20. Right side.
This aircraft was delivered to AWAS Ansett Worldwide Aircraft Services and leased to Hispania Lineas Aereas (Spain) with the temporary Spanish registration EC-247 in Feb-89. It was re-registered EC-EMV in Apr-89. Hispania didn't pay the leasing charges and it was repossessed by AWAS in Jul-89 and re-registered N510SP. The aircraft was leased to Air 2000 (UK) as G-OOOI in Oct-89 and was wet-leased to Ansett Airlines (Australia) a few days later. It was returned to Air 2000 in Oct-90. Between Dec-00 and Mar-01 the aircraft was operated on behalf of TCS Expeditions on Round-the-World charters in an all Business Class configuration. It was returned to the lessor in Jul-03 as N289AN and stored at Lasham, UK. In Nov-03 the aircraft was leased to AV8 Air (UK) as G-OAVB. It flew regular training flights but never entered revenue service. AV8's AOC was granted in Mar-04 but was rescinded almost immediately as the parent travel company couldn't raise the necessary CAA Bond. They ceased trading in early Apr-04 and it was returned to the lessor. The aircraft was due to be leased to Astraeus Airlines (UK) as G-STRZ but that registration wasn't taken up and it was leased to Astraeus as G-OAVB in May-04. It was returned to the lessor in Nov-07 and sold to FedEx Federal Express as N920FD in Dec-07. The aircraft was stored at Indianapolis, IN, USA until it was converted to full freighter configuration with a main deck cargo door in May-09. Now 31 years old, it continues in service. Current, updated (Mar-20).
Note: The registration G-STRZ was used on an ex El Al Israel Airlines (4X-EBI) B757-258 between Apr-07/Oct-11.
Replacing an earlier scanned 6"x4" print with a better version 09-Jan-19 (DeNoise AI 14-Sep-22).
Taken just after a superb 45 minute flight around north Cheshire in this wonderful old aircraft. One of my 'Bucket List' items fulfilled.
Built in 1936 it's one one of the few aircraft I've flown in that's actually older than I am!
It was acquired by Lufthansa in the USA in 1984 and spent a year being restored by LH Technik at their base at Hamburg.
West Kensington Tube Station On The Left...Shahin Barbers Replaces The Old Cigar Shop...Classic RT Bus And Is That A Harper Mk VI?...Trees Got A Bit Thicker..
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Yes I'm back again.
However due to my main computer on which I edit my work being struck down with a big bad virus, this picture and all the others I am uploading, were Unedited but have now been replaced with Edited versions. So enjoy and Thanks for your patience and understanding.
I do still hate everything about this shit that is new Flickr and always will, but an inability to find another outlet for my work that is as easy for me to use as the Old BETTER Flickr was, has forced me back to Flickr, even though it goes against everything I believe in.
I don't generally have an opinion on my own work, I prefer to leave that to other people and so based on the positive responses to my work from the various friends I had made on Flickr prior to the changes I have decided to upload some more of my work as an experiment and to see what happens.
So make the most of me before they delete my acount: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/?details=1, to stop me complaining!!
Now in 4K! Also, some modifications here and there.
The K50 is intended to replace the Tsar-class, as that design was found to be heavily flawed. However, the good features were borrowed from the Tsar-class, like its bridge that gave an excellent view on the battlespace.
The ship is based on the Pearl battlecruiser's hull, but modified to meet the needs of battleship. This class is supposed to fill out the gap between the said battlecruiser and The Divine superbattleship.
It utilizes many new features that makes it lighter and cheaper. Firtsly, it has only three turret versus the usual four of other nations' battleships while still having the same number of cannons. With one less turret a lot of weight was saved due to less machinery and a shorter citadel, this way more weight could be used for armor. At standard load it has a displacement of 38,230 t.
Armor
The ships' armor protection was designed to break up 16-inch (406 mm) shells from a distance of 15,000–20,000 meters and the primary armor plates made of Krupp cemented armor (which reduces spalling) are backed up by splinter bulkheads intended to contain any shell fragments.
The ship's waterline armor belt is 305 mm (12 in) thick and tapered to a thickness of 100 mm (3.9 in) at its bottom edge; above it is a strake of 229 mm (9.0 in) armor. The main deck armor is 104 mm (4 in). The turrets are protected with an armor thickness of 305 mm on the face, 230–190 mm (9.1–7.5 in) on the sides, and 152 mm on the roof. The barbettes of the second turret is protected by armor 305 mm thick, while the casemates of the 150 mm guns are protected by 37 mm armor plates. The sides of the conning tower are 369 mm (14.5 in) thick.
Propulsion
K50 is equipped with four steam turbines, each of which drove one propeller shaft. The turbines were designed to produce a total of 91,000 shaft horsepower provided by oil-fueled boilers. The ship could carry 5,000 long tons of fuel oil, giving her a range of 10,200 km at a speed of 16 knots. The ship exceeded her designed speed of 26.5 knots during her sea trials, reaching 26.7 knots .
Armament
K50 class' eight 50-caliber 41-centimeter guns are mounted in three turrets, one twin and two triple superfiring turrets fore and aft. Numbered one through three from front to rear, the hydraulically powered turrets give the guns an elevation range of −2 to +35 degrees, giving them a maximum range of 30,200 m. The rate of fire for the guns is around two rounds per minute.
The ship's secondary armament of 12 150 mm guns is mounted in four twin turrets and the remaining in casemates. These guns have a maximum range of 20,500 metres and fired at a rate of six to ten rounds per minute.
These guns are complemented by smaller oness, a dozen multipurpose 107 mm guns in twin turrets. Between the turrets is two twin torpedo launchers to give the ship more versatility.
Anti-aircraft defense is provided by six 84 mm high elevation guns, eight 40 mm guns in two quad turrets and eight 25mm guns, six in twin turrets and two as single mounts.