Over Manhattan

Vixus · Post by **Vixus** » 02 Jun 2006, 15:18

With a little brass plaque. Yeah, nothing wrong with classic american 'liners. Especially if it involves props.

blanston12 · Post by **blanston12** » 02 Jun 2006, 17:57

britishtourer wrote:That's not the dark side mate!

That would be flying non Classic British Aircraft in non British liveries. The Connies and the Strat, Canadair fours, 707 etc, are good enough in my opinion to be given the status of "Honorary Classic Brits"!

Is there such a thing as a non classic british aircraft that was actually used by a non british carrier?

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Jun 2006, 18:05

blanston12 wrote:
britishtourer wrote:That's not the dark side mate!

That would be flying non Classic British Aircraft in non British liveries. The Connies and the Strat, Canadair fours, 707 etc, are good enough in my opinion to be given the status of "Honorary Classic Brits"!
Is there such a thing as a non classic british aircraft that was actually used by a non british carrier?

Yes

Everything from Air France Caravelles and SAS Convairs to Pan Am DC7 and TWA Starliners............. and all shades in between. :think:

Those are all non Classic British aircraft flown by non classic British carriers.

Garry

Angus · Post by **Angus** » 02 Jun 2006, 18:12

I have always considered the Connie to be an "honorary" Classic Brit. I think the same goes for the Tristar, not sure about the 707 though - although it has had a distinguished history with Classic British airlines, it still seems like an American aircraft (and the same goes for the 727).

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Jun 2006, 18:35

Unlike the Connie and Tristar the 707 was built in a British version with Conways to make it more acceptable to the taxpayer.

Aircraft like the Canadair Four are at least British Colonial

But the Connie and TriStar are not British in any form even though the 1011 used RR engines that was standard for the type.

Garry

Vixus · Post by **Vixus** » 02 Jun 2006, 21:53

But they feel British. I haven't seen such curves in an American aircraft since... that... era.

blanston12 · Post by **blanston12** » 02 Jun 2006, 22:53

Garry Russell wrote:
blanston12 wrote:
britishtourer wrote:That's not the dark side mate!

That would be flying non Classic British Aircraft in non British liveries. The Connies and the Strat, Canadair fours, 707 etc, are good enough in my opinion to be given the status of "Honorary Classic Brits"!
Is there such a thing as a non classic British aircraft that was actually used by a non British carrier?
Yes

Everything from Air France Caravelles and SAS Convairs to Pan Am DC7 and TWA Starliners............. and all shades in between. :think:

Those are all non Classic British aircraft flown by non classic British carriers.

Garry

Maybe we are talking pass each other, I read "non classic" + "British".

The Caravelles, DC7's and Starliners I would say are not "non classic British", but rather "classic non British". Just trying to keep the terminology strait.

Seaking · Post by **Seaking** » 03 Jun 2006, 00:33

Thought I would post up a couple of shots on of a flight I did over the same area in a golden oldie.

Old with the new so to speak, enjoy

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 03 Jun 2006, 08:50

Post reported to Admin !!!

This guy is posting real photos and trying to make out they're in flight sim!

Not fair! Make him go away. :crying:

airboatr · Post by **airboatr** » 03 Jun 2006, 19:00

Hello Seaking
what scenery are you using there?
it's very nice