#OnThisDay
19 February, in 1982, the first
@Boeing
#B757
prototype, took to the skies on its maiden flight.
Originally designed to replace the
#B727
-200 as airlines were in need of an aircraft with higher pax capacity, yet it had to be superior economically.
With orders placed by
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the initial launch customers Eastern Airlines & British Airways, the B757 became a reality.
It was launched into service by Eastern Airlines on January 1, 1983.
Photos of
#BA
’s
#B757
in various liveries:
#Negus
#Landor
#Utopia
#ethnictails
& the present
#ChathamDockyard
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I consider myself lucky, as during my years of short haul, I had the opportunity to work on this amazing aircraft. 😇
I loved the galleys’ layout, and the destinations we operated on B757.
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@MaxK_J
@Boeing
Wow Max, really enjoyed that video 😍 Thanks for sharing!
I loved working on the iconic B757 during my short haul years ✈️😊
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@AlanMates1
@Boeing
Yes of course, many airlines operated the B757, some like Icelandair still do.
I only mentioned that the two initial launch customers were Eastern Airlines and British Airways, back in the day.☺️✈️
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