1950's and 1960's European airliners wanted

[Cowboy1968]

I have expanded my 50's\60's install to include Europe so now I am needing help with the following.

I am needing a list of European airliners from the 1950's and 1960's for my 50's to 60's installs. I am needing a list of types and some of the lesser kn own airlines. (This request also covers Canadian airlines)

any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Ralf Roggeveen]

Um... you'd better go through this carefully: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=28075&page=1

(Flyables are quite often defined). My own policy is usually to build up by airline rather than type; so if you want, for example Air France in 1955, search sites like AVSIM and FlightSim.Com by using 'Air France' as your key term under 'Propliners', rather than looking for their individual aircraft. CalClassics is, it goes without saying, the very best place to begin: you can get plenty of flyables there (including European types & liveries) as well as all the AI (adjustable to early, mid & late '50s) and most of the period scenery you'll need.

Hope this is useful! :wavey:

[srgalahad]

http://www.timetableimages.com/ttimages/complete/complete.htm#Europe

http://www.airtimes.com/cgat/europe.htm

[Sundog]

Rick Piper (http://www.btinternet.com/~rick.piper/index.htm) has produced numerous British Airliners as has David Maltby, who's airliners are now available at the Classic British Flightsim (http://www.cbfsim.org/CBFS_HOME.php) site. I really love his DH Comet. BTW, Rick Piper's planes are also available at CBFS.

[Willy]

I can't say enough good things about David Maltby's Comet.

As mentioned above, I'd start at California Classics http://www.calclassic.com/

And also ask questions in their forums http://calclassic.proboards55.com/index.cgi?board=general

Also keep in mind that there were a lot of US built airliners used by European airlines as well. (I tend to like BOAC, Sabena & KLM myself)

[Cowboy1968]

Yes Cal Classic and HJG and I are good friends.

[MaddogK]

I believe Aer Lingus (Aerlínte Éireann) had 2 Connies for a while, I'd sure like to see one of those paints.
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/7/4/2/1096247.jpg

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aerlinte-Eireann-%28Seaboard/Lockheed-L-1049E-01-Super/1096247/L/ (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aerlinte-Eireann-%28Seaboard/Lockheed-L-1049E-01-Super/1096247/L/)

[RyDraiggoch]

Lets see...Viking, Viscount,Vanguard,Hs748,BAC1-11,Comet,Hermes,Herald,C4,Britannia,Carvair,Bristo l Freighter,Dove,Heron (coming soon),Tudor, Trident - what more could you ask for - with the exception of the Heron all available in fs9 and most easily converted to FSX -- wheres the problem?


of course if you wish to get more eclectic - Marathon (operated by Derby Airways) Ambassador (operated by BEA,BKS,Dan Air and Autair) York (Dan Air, Sky Ways) Rapide, Miles Aerovan, there is even "what might have been" with Ashton, Apollo and Concordia (NOT the SST) there is even an Oxford (consul) which were still flying with Eagle in the early 60s.


Im sort of confused as to where the perceived shortage is?

Leif

[Cowboy1968]

it isn't a shortage in aircraft or liveries. It is a shortage in my knowledge of European Airlines besides the majors.

[RyDraiggoch]

Sorry mate misunderstood

here is a very good website for reference - http://www.century-of-flight.net/index.htm

and you will find many of the repaints for the British aircraft and airlines at www.classicbritishfiles.com (http://www.classicbritishfiles.com)

[srgalahad]

in addition to Airliners.net, this site has a lot of reference photos:

http://www.airlinefan.com/photosearch_engine.php

search for "Whole 1950's" in the date selection. Many are US operators but there's a large set of European airlines and a/c too

BTW, the Connie in Maddog's post above ended up looking quite different in later years...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2848946757_b242de38b5.jpg

[tgibson]

Hi,

Frank did an Aer Lingus Connie livery - available only via email to Frank or PM from my forum (his user name is connie1049). You need to be logged into my forum:

http://calclassic.proboards.com/index.cgi?

to access this link:

http://calclassic.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=connie1049

Hope this helps,

[MaddogK]

Thanks for the HU, sent him a PM.