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Varig Electra retirement JAN 2 1992

Varig retired their Lockheed Electras on JAN 2 1992 and this Brazilian tv newscast marks the retirement of the Electra from Varig service.

Onboard Reeve Aleutian Lockheed Electra

Reeve Aleutian Airways was the oldest airline in Alaska, founded by Alaskan aviation pioneer Robert C. Reeve in 1932. Reeve’s niche operation focused service on the remote Aleutian island chain, and the Reeve fleet was comprised of two Boeing 727-100 combis, and three immaculate Lockheed L188 Electras. In December, 1999, Reeve Aleutian Airways ceased operations …Read more »

Viscount and Vanguard action Coventry 1996

In the mid 1990s, most of the freight that passed through Coventry’s night-time freight hub was transported aboard vintage propliners, including Vickers Viscounts and at the time, the world’s last operational Vickers Vanguard. Henry Tenby captured this magic on video during several visits in 1995 and 1996. This AirlineHobby.com DVD program features ear-piercing Viscount and …Read more »

Hawker Siddeley HS748 in Canada

Bring your ear defenders and woolies, as we’re going on three trips out of Yellowknife with First Air. You’ll enjoy time on the HS748 flight deck, back in the cargo hold, as well as time in the passenger cabin, enjoying life on the HS748 as she earns her keep. This AirlineHobby.com DVD filmed by Henry …Read more »

Saha Airlines Boeing 707 landing taxi Antalya

Gokhan Sarigol filmed the Saha Air Boeing 707 landing at Antalya, Turkey, operating a summer 2005 charter flight from Tehran. This clip shows the 707 landing and taxiing to the parking stand. This footage will eventually be used in an AirlineHobby.com DVD.

Saha Air Boeing 707 taxi and take-off Antalya Turkey

Gokhan Sarigol filmed the Saha Air Boeing 707 departing Antalya, Turkey, operating a summer 2005 charter flight from Tehran. This clip shows the 707 taxiing for take-off and the take-off power up. Unfortunately the end of the take-off roll could not be captured on camera due to obstructions. This footage will eventually be used in …Read more »