The Ilyushin Il-86 is one of the classic Soviet-era jet airliners that we don’t hear…
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The Vickers VC10 was a much-loved airliner of the 1960s, iconic for its high T-tail…
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Classic AirlinersEastern EuropeVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
Where to See a Douglas DC-9 in Europe
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusThe Douglas DC-9, which emerged in the 1960s and went on to spurn the stretched…
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Classic AirlinersNorth AmericaVintage Airliners
Observation Deck Obsession: 1970
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusStory and photo by Ralph Olson I always had an interest in aviation as a…
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Classic AirlinersVintage Airliners
Historic DC-6 Flies to Preservation in Norway
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusPhoto (c) gardhaha@flickr.com A historic Douglas DC-6B airliner has flown to Norway for preservation at…
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North AmericaPreserved AirlinersSpotting ResourcesVintage Airliners
Where Are All the Air Force One Aircraft?
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusAfter Concorde, Air Force One is probably the most famous aircraft that people know. Most…
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by Matthew Booten. The Boeing 737-200 was the second variant in the famous 737…
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Miscellaneous SpottingSpotting Trip ReportsVintage Airliners
My Favourite Flights Ever
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusHaving recently taken an amazing trip to Ukraine where I got to fly on an…
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Classic AirlinersVintage Airliners
Which Airlines Still Fly Old Planes?
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusOnce upon a time, airlines would keep their aircraft going for as long as possible.…
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Classic AirlinersEastern EuropeRussia and CISSpotting Trip ReportsVintage Airliners
A Visit to the National Aviation University in Kiev
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusThanks to some excellent organisation by Pavel at Ukraine Aviation Tours, despite him not being…
