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Glad you like them Peer.

 

I apologize to Jan, I thought he was Belgian.

Very nice Jan. Excellent shots as well.

Thank a lot fellas.

 

Jan, you are one of the best repainters around. Glad you like my repaints. Unfortunately, I don't have the Aeroplane Heaven C-119, but I did notice your repaints of it, as of many other planes you have repainted. I think you're Belgian, is that right? I have done one of the Belgian Air Force C-119s, which is the first picture in my post. As for repainting the Phoenix C-119, I don't think I will. Mainly because I am not really interested in fictional scheme repaints. However, the last picture in my post- of the USN C-119G Long Nose with the day-glo colors, was used as a prop in the 2004 version of the "Flight of the Phoenix" movie (the original 1965 "Flight of the Phoenix" movie, used a C-82 Packet, I believe).

 

David, it's interesting your dad has flown in a C-119. That would've been enjoyable.

 

Khalid, and Larry, thanks. Enjoy your flights.

USAF - USMC - USN Continued .............

 

Hi there again fellas,

If there's one thing I love as much as classic airliners, it's the classic Military aircraft. So, this time around I've gone military.

I've just completed a mammoth 23 repaints for Daisuke Yamamoto's C-119 Box Car. Definitely one of my all time favorite Military transports. I've got to say, I have a strong inclination towards classic American military transports/freighters/heavies to other nations' ones. C-124s, C-133s, C-130s, C-5s, C-141s, and the list goes on.

 

A little info on the C-119: An excellent military transport, the first C-119 made its maiden flight in November 1947. By the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,150 C-119s had been built. It would become popularly known as the "Flying Boxcar". The Boxcar was the US Air Force's standard tactical transport during the early Cold War from the 1950s to the early 1960s. It lingered in service into the Vietnam War, a number of them serving as "AC-119" gunships. From the 1960s onward, they served in ANG squadrons. The C-119 ended service with all US forces around 1974.

 

I have actually uploaded a full package of the aircraft for FSX with all 23 repaints, on one of the other sites.

 

The pics:

NON US Air Forces:

 

 

USAF - USMC - USN

LOL Larry, I must be.

 

Col, thanks for the heads up. I'll check out the Rikoo version.

Thanks fellas. This airline should have been more successful as they held a monopoly in the region after Prinair's collapse. If they had attended to their DC-3s with a little more TLC they would probably have survived longer than they did. Then again, that devastating Hurricane Hugo really did a job on this airline in 1989. It just wasn't meant to be.

Thanks guys, the Convair props really were great looking aircraft. And, Peer they were the favorites of your nation's carrier - KLM.

Yes David, very attractive commuter liner.

Thanks Peer glad you like it.

 

Col, the information I give out is the icing on the cake, without it the cake isn't as delicious. Honestly, I wish more people (painters) out there paint more classic airlines. Most of the repaints you get these days are like 100 different takes on the United, Delta, British Airways, JAL 787s, or the Lufthansa A330, A350s, or the Southwest 737-800s........ There is not much variety out there.

 

I just want to advise you that this aircraft was a little problematic. The creator provided 2 model files in the model folder and it was a pain to get it to show up on FSX. Anyway, you might have better luck. You can get the info on this aircraft and how to download it, from his website. Here's the link:

 

http://aeroproyecto.freetzi.com/

Thanks Col. I like the livery of this airline. Very flashy and catches the eye.

 

Yes Peer, I am. That's what my missus says too.

Third part of 4:

 

Info:

Aero Virgin Islands began operations in the spring of 1977. The fleet was basically all DC-3s. Their route network consisted of flights to St. Thomas, and Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and San Juan, in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico-based airline Prinair was the company’s main competitor until their bankruptcy in 1984. Prinair’s failure gave the opportunity for Aero Virgin to be more involved in the region. However, the airline faltered as its aging fleet of DC-3s got many problems, which led to them virtually being unusable. The final nail in the coffin was the total destruction of the DC-3 fleet when Hurricane Hugo struck in September 1989.

 

 

Aero Virgin Islands DC-3 (Manfred Jahn)

 

Ted

Fourth part of 4:

 

Info:

LAGE (Lineas Aereas de Guinea Ecuatorial) was formed in 1970 after the country's independence, as the national airline of Equatorial Guinea. They began operations with leased Convair CV-440s from Iberia. The airline flew mainly to domestic destinations, as well as flights to neighboring Cameroon's capital Douala, and Libreville in Gabon. In 1979 the airline ceased operations, and all 4 CV-440s were returned to Iberia.

 

LAGE (Lineas Aereas de Guinea Ecuatorial) Convair CV-440 (CalClassic)

 

Ted

Second part of 4:

 

 

Info:

Louisiana based Professional Travel formed Aerostar in July 1979, and the carrier began flight activities on June 19, 1981. Aerostar was based in Atlanta, Georgia. They had three 727-100s in their fleet, and they operated domestic and international tour and general passenger group flights. They mainly flew to Las Vegas, the US Virgin Islands, and other points in the Caribbean. However, by September 1983 they suspended operations following the repossession of their aircraft.

 

 

Aerostar 727-25 (TDS)

 

Ted

Hey,

 

In stark contrast to previous airline fleets, I've done 4 smaller operators and uploaded them separately.

 

This one is of Aeromech.

 

Some info:

West Virginia based Aeromech was formed in 1951 by Angelo Koukoulis. In November 1971 it became an Alleghenny Commuter partner. Aeromech was a regional carrier with a route network encompassing West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio. On October 1, 1983, Aeromech was merged with Wright Airlines.

 

 

Ted

 

Aeromech Aeromech Embraer EMB-110:

Sorry no go Peer. I "live in Sing Sing prison. Unless, you wanna share a cell with me.

Amen to that. If it was real, then I'd really be pushing for a discount!

Beware of reds under the bed guys. It isn't one of Putin's is it? Good pic BTW.

What's that runway made of anyway? Marshmallow? Nice shots by the way.

Col, I didn't know you were an airline tycoon. Nice little fleet there. Any chance of a discount fare for me and the boys here?

Could've sworn that was a real photo. Good one.

Glad you like them guys.

 

Peer, did you manage to paint your kitchen yet? :)

lol Col, no problem mate. At least you've got a sense of humor, like Peer. I'm waiting for his comments now

 

Thanks Gerard, enjoy the repaints.

Douglas DC-3 [Manfred Jahn]

 

Lockheed L-100-30 [HTAI]

 

Cheers

Hey,

 

This is the next fleet in line from Africa. Ethiopian Airlines, with undoubtedly one of the most attractive liveries.

 

here is some info:

 

"Ethiopian Airlines was established in 1946 by the Emperor Haile Sellassie, and TWA which provided technical and managerial support. Regular operations commenced on April 8 1946 with a fleet of 6 ex USAAF DC-3s. Later in 1950, 2 Convair CV-240s entered the fleet. Then in 1958, the first DC-6B arrived on the scene. On January 1 1959 Ethiopian officially became a member of IATA. The first jet services started in 1963 after the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 720s. The 720s replaced the DC-6Bs on the European routes. In 1964, Ethiopian started a new pilot training school, installed a large IBM computer system, and also established the largest jet overhaul facility in Africa. 707s, 727s, and 737s, joined the fleet in the ensuing years. Today Ethiopian ranks as Africa's supreme air carrier with a safe and reliable service, notwithstanding the 737 Max 8 tragedy, and has a vast route network. The cherry on top was when in 2014, Ethiopian dethroned South African Airways as the "Best African Airline".

 

And the shots:

 

Boeing 707-379C [Captain Sim]

 

Boeing 727-260 [TDS]

 

Boeing 737-260 [Tinmouse]

 

Boeing 757-260ER [TDS]

 

Cessna C-172 [A2A]

 

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 [PAD]

 

Continued............................