V-Flyer

The recent thread detailing all the old VS a/c started me thinking....

Does anyone have the details on the current fleet over those details already included on this site. Specifically I was thinking - when the a/c joined the fleet and whether it was new when joined or where it came from - prior registration - otherwise.

Phil (Buffy)

Correct me if Im worng but all current a/c were brand new or almost brand new when they joined the fleet. I beleive the 742's are all ex Air NZ or Cathay Pacific. Some of the 343's are ex airbus test frames but apart from that I think they were all brand new. Although some of the earlier 744's (FAB,LAdybird) might be 2nd hand.

Hi Phil

Yes all the 744s and Airbuses were operated from new although a couple were used as test airframes, eg G-VHOL and G-VGOA.

Cheers
Alan