I'm looking for a model of an Aer Lingus 747

OU812

Folks, Ihope you can help me.

A very close family member was a Captain on the 747s in the 70s & 80s. He was always on the NYC run, staying over several ays & then on the run back, several days off & all over again.

One of his most treasured posessions was one of the models they used to sell on board which sat in pride of place in his house. Unfortunately, several years ago he suffered a house fire & it was lost (along with the rest of his collection).

His 75th birthday is approaching & I'd love to find one to give him. he always loved the 747 - used to call it his "office".

I'd love to see the look on his face if I was able to replace it for him. It's just one of the plastic ones (hell, even one of the diecast ones would do), but it would bring a great smile to his face.

Tenger

eBay. They come up every now and then.
I have a mate who has bought about 6-8 EI models of all vintages/types/liveries from eBay.


Found this after 2 mins, pricey however;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Inflight-IF741EIN121-Aer-Lingus-Boeing-747-100-EI-ASJ-Diecast-1-200-Jet-Model-/232325621966?hash=item3617afa8ce:g:jHIAAOSwrhBZG0gO

Comhrá

This one's a little cheaper and I think it's available from the UK.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INFLIGHT200-IF741EIN1216-Boeing-747-148-AER-LINGUS-EI-ASJ-W-STAND-in-1-200-/391759706482?hash=item5b36b2b972:g:yv4AAOSwWiBY-MtG

OU812

What's the "East African" thing on the model above?

Sexual Chocolate

OU812 wrote: »

What's the "East African" thing on the model above?

Think EI had three 747s but only operated two themselves and leased the other.

VG31

http://www.aviationretaildirect.com/pre-orders/ard2030-ard200-1-200-boeing-747-100-aer-lingus-ei-asj-with-stand-is-due-april-2016/
http://www.aviationretaildirect.com/models/if741ein1216-inflight200-1-200-boeing-747-100-aer-lingus-ei-asj-east-african-with-stand/

Simon Gruber Says

I have the two ARD 1/200 ones, white top and green top. Lovely models but they're very big and heavy.

EchoIndia

OU812 wrote: »

What's the "East African" thing on the model above?

At different times the Aer Lingus 747s were wet-leased to other operators. Air Jamaica and Kenya Airways come to mind. In addition EI-ASJ was leased to BA and later BCAL between 1976 and 1981 and in the late 1980s EI-BED spent a period with LAN Chile in their full livery.

Comhrá

My fleet of shamrocks.

OU812

That's the one I'm after. The green topped one.

vicwatson

You might pick this up for cheap

OU812

vicwatson wrote: »

You might pick this up for cheap

He probably flew that.

vicwatson

OU812 wrote: »

He probably flew that.

Buttttt it has no engines :D

Miaireland

Might be worth dropping Aer Lingus an email. They might be able to help particularly for an ex staff member

OU812

Miaireland wrote: »

Might be worth dropping Aer Lingus an email. They might be able to help particularly for an ex staff member

Sent one last night

aido 1976

You could try this place

Jumbliesmodels.com

They have a huge range of aircraft models

Tenger

Miaireland wrote: »

Might be worth dropping Aer Lingus an email. They might be able to help particularly for an ex staff member

I doubt it. He is long retired, EI aren't renowned for nostalgia towards their staff. And there wouldn't have any B747 models just lying around 22 years after they got rid of the type.
(I'm not sure where I read it but apparently EI no longer stock the A321 model anymore, its IRFU A320 or A330 only)

mickdw

Thinking back, I remember someone posting here that they gave a large collection of models to Shannon Airport to display a while back. Surely such a collection would have Aerlingus 747. Hopefully that person would help out.