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747's The old and the new
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:36 pm
by M.Empson
Good Evening All,
Today was the day that VQ-BSK finally came out to play in some sunshine. Seen here leaving BOH on a training flight. Just for good measure VP-BAT also returned home making the short trip from LHR. Truly a "good day at the local". Always a pleasure to see a 747-SP still going strong!
VQ-BSK - Boeing 747-8ZV(BBJ) - Worldwide Aircraft Holding by
Mark Empson - Bourneavia Photography, on Flickr
VP-BAT - Boeing 747SP-21 by
Mark Empson - Bourneavia Photography, on Flickr
Comments Welcomed,
M. Empson
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:54 pm
by DWilson212
These are two very beautiful aircraft and also two very beautiful photographs. I had VQ-BSK OTT earlier today, a shame the weather had low cloud as it could have made for a decent photo opportunity.
All the best,
DWilson212
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:43 pm
by andygolfer
a very nice pair, well caught
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:19 pm
by PorkScratching
Excellent shots, and as you say, always nice to see an SP these days.
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:44 pm
by DanBeeden
These are super - the scheme on '400 is especially nice. Could you confirm the location - Bournemouth?
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:31 pm
by M.Empson
Thanks all for the comments chaps.
Dan, BOH is the three letter code for Bournemouth so yes these shots were indeed taken at Bournemouth which is the home base for both of these aircraft. Also the "400" is actually a 747-8. Hope that info helps.
Regards,
M. Empson
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:33 pm
by DWilson212
Mr Empson,
Do you have any information as to who owns these aircraft? I was told that they belong to Qatar Amiri Flight. However, a seach of the internet show it generally cannot agree as to who owns them.
All the best,
DWilson212
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 10:37 pm
by M.Empson
Good Evening,
It's believed that VP-BAT is owned by "Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani" a previous Emir of Qatar. This is the same owner as VQ-BSK. However both seem to be registered under a holding company called World Wide Aviation. VP-BAT used to use the call sign "Whiskey, Whiskey 1" however as of late has been using its registration.
Hope that info helps however thats only what I am led to believe and cannot confirm 100%.
Regards,
M. Empson
Re: 747's The old and the new
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:07 am
by DWilson212
Mr Empson,
Thank you for your reply. I imagine there is much more truth to that than not. I notice that the tail logo shares a lot in common with the coat of arms of Qatar.
I think it is very safe to say they are both heavily linked to the State of Qatar!
All the best,
DWilson212