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Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:27 am


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BA has had a variety of different liveries, as shown above, but which is your favourite of all time? Please note that the entry for the world livery is just an example; if you prefer another type, submit it. My favourite would have to be the Union Jack version!
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:28 am

I like the latest version.. so option D.) of those 4 would be my pick!  Big thumbs up
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:29 am

Gotta say the latest one, just looks classy.
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:31 am

World Colours, hands down.

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:33 am

For me its this one!


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:39 am

Out of the World Tails, I really like the Delftblau Daybreak c/s. I have a model 777 in that c/s on my desk  Big thumbs up

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Dunno why, but I think it is a sharp and strong scheme

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:40 am

Horus -

I agree with you, all except for the nose. That black nose that BA has on some 757 and 767s just kills the whole thing! I mean serious.. why have a black ring there? Makes no sense to me..  Confused
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:41 am

My favourite BA livery is the Concorde adaptation of the Landor scheme. I think the pearl grey on the subsonic fleet looked quite drab, but Concorde looked very elegant in clean white complimented by the Speedwing red dash and the "TO FLY, TO SERVE" emblem on the tail.


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:52 am

The one on that 757 pic;


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 6:55 am

The "Russian" tail on B733 G-XMAN, I am new to posting threads so I dont know how to post a pic of it. Come to think of it, all my pics are a bit naff of this bird. Its my most flown plane and two jump-seat landings.

Has anyone got a good pic of it?

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:03 am

In order of preference....4..2..1..3...never took to the 'world/tribal' design. My one and only agreement with Mrs Thatcher
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:04 am

Tristar100,


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I agree, very nice.

I liked the Colum, Chelsea Rose, and the three Australian schemes.

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:08 am

The World Tails.
Rendezvous is my favourite scheme it still flies on Dash 8 G-BRYY and Boeing 737-400 G-DOCM

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I like it on the 777, and the 767

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:08 am

Planesarecool,

You are a star, cheers mate. I will also agree the Chelsea Rose was a great tail as described by EZYairbus earlier.

Take care buddy, Steve.
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:11 am

Union Jack tail...D on Pearson's list. I also like the tail logo in EZY's post ("Chelsea Rose"?) & B on Pearson's list.

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:16 am

BCAInfoSys, I have to agree, a black nose ruins the overall image (just look at Alitalia Big grin)

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RE: Favorite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:36 am

My favorite is, hands down, the Landor scheme. Its just class.....pure class.


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:51 am

To be honest my faveourite livery is the Landor colors!!! Just beautiful!


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However the world tails come a very close second...


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Overall tho, this is my faveourite world tail out of them all...


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:01 am

Technically, not "BA" ... but for me this is still the most elegant of them all.


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:08 am

The Landor livery by far.
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:08 am


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definately the rose!
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:11 am

I think Landor is the all-time best airliner color scheme.

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Favorite BA Livery

Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:16 am

Nothing even comes close to the Landor scheme. Let's pause for a moment of silence.
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:52 am

Personally, I think everything looks good on the 742s:


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But the livery I like best is the Chelsea Rose:


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IMO, I think that the black ring around the noses of the 737s and 757s look good on them. I'd love it if they'd add it to all of their aircraft.  Smile
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:59 pm

Well I'll have to say (for us Scots...lol)
The "Mountain of the birds" scheme


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:09 pm

I think the current scheme is the best, clean and noticeable.


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But you can't beat the world tails on these...


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:46 pm

The World Tails were great in my opinion.  Big thumbs up

My favourite is "Grand Union", which is still displayed on a 734 G-DOCH.


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Wed Jul 28, 2004 1:15 am

Chelsea Rose all the time.

Although you're all probably wondering why I chose the name Ndebele. Well they were kinda nice too.

Although the Union Flag scheme is pretty nice too.

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Wed Jul 28, 2004 1:52 am

Chelsea Rose, of course
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Wed Jul 28, 2004 2:45 am

It has to be the latest one by far. Sleek, professional, and just commands attention. Yesterday while I was spotting at a great location at PHX, that livery just commanded the attention of everyone in the airport.
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Wed Jul 28, 2004 8:55 am

Nothing beats the Landor scheme  Big grin

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Wed Jul 28, 2004 10:53 am

Chelsea Rose always caught my fancy...


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:34 pm

Current on is the best for me. I hated the "World" tails - thank god they are gone!
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Thu Jul 29, 2004 9:03 pm


I think the Delftblau Day break was a fantastic colour scheme.

It was such a shame that the World Colours were axed. I loved the concept.



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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:03 am

Nothing beats the Landor colour scheme, pure style, pure class, 100% British. It commanded attention and respect. The current Union Jack scheme is not bad either.
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:52 am


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:42 pm

The Landor scheme on Concorde was by far the best - class all the way!
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:13 pm

BA always had excellent colourschemes, and all had their own right in their time. I liked the Landor scheme very much, this is one of the best aircraft decorations ever and a true classic. And I also like the Chelsea Rose. Wouldn´t that have been the better "English" standard design as opposed to the more "normal" Union flag stripes? Sad its gone.
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:46 pm

old is best...


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Thu Aug 12, 2004 8:01 am

I personally find that the RendezVous looks the most elegant. It's a real pity that BA decided to axe the world tails, now all their planes are IMHO really boring to look at.

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Thu Aug 12, 2004 9:49 pm

Definitely the Union Jack one for me
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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:19 pm

my preference are

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:09 pm

Well, I still don't understand Chelsea Rose... It looks like a bunch of scribbles from a far. I still prefer the current Union Jack and Landor the best. Rendezvous is nice, but it's not British to me, same goes for the other world tails.


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Aug 24, 2004 6:13 am

Definitely the Union Jack and the Grand Union for me.


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Aug 24, 2004 6:54 am

Hi,

This is my favourite BA livery:


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It was an experimental scheme which never made past this one 737-236. Its a shame really because I think it looks great!

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:16 am


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Aug 24, 2004 8:34 am

My favourite British Airways livery would have to be either...

Delftblue Daybreak

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:13 am

I was always such a big fan of Chelsea Rose. What a gift it would have been to see it on Concorde  Smile

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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:24 am

I love the Chelsea Rose but these two are really cool:


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And after flying on it, I love it! This tail doesn't get much attention because only 2 a/c were ever painted into it (I flew G-GBTA):


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RE: Favourite BA Livery?

Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:33 am

Landor scheme... always thought it was very classy.
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