British Airways Queen Of The Skies Saved For History
British Airways Queen of the Skies planes are being saved for history. It has been announced today.
One of four British Airways Queen of the skies saved for display. © www.thetraveltrunk.net
The iconic Jumbo jets from their fleet has inspired aviation enthusiasts across the UK for years. With the planes now getting permanent homes.
Queen of the skies in BOAC colours. Now saved for display. Then and now uniforms © www.thetraveltrunk.net
Places have been found for its remaining retro-liveried Boeing 747 aircraft. And are the last to leave the British Airways fleet.
British Airways announced in July it was retiring its fleet of 31 747-400 aircraft. All, as a result of the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the airline and the aviation sector.
An early advert for the BOAC 747. © www.thetraveltrunk.net.
Queen of The Skies Saved In Both Wales And England
Sporting aircraft registrations, G-BNLY and G-BYGC, these will depart from British Airways’ engineering facility in Cardiff.
In Chatham livery. This was G-BNLY before being painted in Landor livery. © www.thetraveltrunk.net
From where they will be waved off by the British Airways engineers. Whom for many years have maintained their 747 fleet.
British Airways Queen of the skies. In BOAC livery. © www.thetraveltrunk.net
This pair of aircraft were among several aircraft painted in heritage liveries. This was all part of the airline’s centenary last year (2019).
Painted in the iconic Landor livery G-BNLY which was used between 1984 and 1997 has been given a new lease of life. It will go on permanent exhibition at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.
Retro painted British Airways Queen of the skies. In Landor livery. © www.thetraveltrunk.net
It will join its sister 747, G-CIVW, which was retired in late October. Painted in the current Chatham Dockyard livery.
Although, G-BYGC, painted in the BOAC ‘Gold Speedbird’ will make the short 4 miles journey from Cardiff Airport to the Bro Tathan Business Park.
BOAC, Landor and Negus Saved For Enthusiasts
Painted in the retro BOAC livery which was used between 1963 and 1974.
Aviation specialists eCube Solutions based at the former RAF St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Landor livery 747 arrives at Dunsfold.
Providing a showcase to illustrate the contribution that British Airways’ 747 fleet made to UK aviation.
Preseving the BOAC livery for us all. © www.thetraveltrunk.net
British Airways CEO, Sean Doyle, said: “While we will miss seeing them grace our skies. We are delighted to have found permanent homes for our remaining centenary 747 aircraft.
The Landor 747 arrives at Dunsfold.
“We think they have great historical importance. Not only to British Airways but to the entire aviation industry. And, we are pleased they will be preserved for future generations in locations in the UK.
Negus tail livery. © www.thetraveltrunk.net
“As the final 747s to leave our fleet, their departure will be an emotional moment for former and current British Airways staff.
The BOAC livery plane arrives in Wales.
Including our engineering team in Cardiff. Who have lovingly looked after our jumbo jets for decades.”
Last BA 747 Jumbo To Leave Heathrow
Heading into retirement. G-BNLY and G-BYGC are the last two British Airways 747s to leave service. With G-BYGC being the final 747 to leave the British Airways fleet.
British Airways Queen of the skies in Negus livery. The last to leave Heathrow. © www.thetraveltrunk.net
Painted in Negus livery 747, registration G-CIVB, was one of the last two 747s to depart Heathrow Airport in October. It too, has also been found a permanent home at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire.
British Airways announced in July it was retiring its fleet of 31 747-400 aircraft. All, as a result of the devasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the airline and the aviation sector.
Quieter and more fuel-efficient aircraft are being introduced. All part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
