Saturday September 15th, 2012
9AM to 3:00 PM
Ramada Inn and Convention Center Newark Airport
(formerly Holiday Inn)
160 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ
Admission $10.00
Children under 12 FREE
Free Parking
www.newarkairlineshow.com
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Saturday September 15th, 2012
9AM to 3:00 PM
Ramada Inn and Convention Center Newark Airport
(formerly Holiday Inn)
160 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ
Admission $10.00
Children under 12 FREE
Free Parking
www.newarkairlineshow.com
Thanks for the reminder Braniff
Maybe this year I'll be able to find some piece of memorabilia from Highland Express
The one thing I hate about this event is the location of the hotel. If you don't have a car getting out there is a pain in the butt, unless you're willing to spend $24 on a round trip ticket with NJ transit.
But I do look forward to stocking up on JustPlanes dvd's and the occasional odd find. This may sound weird but I really get a kick out of buying old issues of Airways or Airliners magazines....
that doesn't sound wierd at all...Airliners was an excellent magazine, I had a subscription to them once.
Megatop412, why Highland Express and what are you looking for?
AJ
I consider Highland Express and its sole 747 G-HIHO the "Highlander" to be the equivalent of the Holy Grail as far as commercial aviation memorabilia goes. To me it was the classiest paint job ever sprayed on a jumbo jet. I still have the article I tore out of the NY Post in the mid-80's that talked about Randolph Fields and his new airline introducing transatlantic services in and out of Newark. Yes they were a flop, but if you want to talk rare in our circles, it pretty much takes the cake. It would be awesome to have anything, a model, sticker, or even a postcard, of the ill-fated Highlander.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJ
Ironically, while looking for something Highland-related at last year's show, a gentleman standing next to me who overheard me asking about them said "Highland Express? I remember them from when I used to work at Newark. They didn't stand a chance competing with Continental."
I agree, it was a great color scheme.
I remember going on the aircraft soon after they started, the crew told me they were "Chock a Block" (full) for the summer but obviously that soon died down.
There is a flight schedule from 5/87 with your name on it if you are interested, a tri-fold pamphlet.
I'll post some pictures later if you want. If you're interested, let me know how to get it to you, I will try to get to the Newark show.
AJ
I would love to have that sched if you're willing to part with it
I can meet you at the Newark show, or if that doesn't work out, I'll PM you my address- either works for me- thanks so much AJ!
You got it.
Here are some images;
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...1208150001.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...2081500012.jpg
I will try to get to the Newark show.
AJ
Good thing I got there early, they had a box in the corner with around 50 old issues of Airliners magazine from the 1990's. Practically cleaned them out but then had to lug all that home :frown:
Always learning something new. I never heard of Highland Express but the plane looks great. Sorry I never saw it. Did they only fly 1 B747? Did it fly to Aberdeen? It brings to mind the beautiful British Caledonian which flew to JFK in the good old days; I think Laker was still flying. BrCal was a D10 then it was replaced by a B744. Sadly, it couldn't compete with BA, so it bit the dust. I miss it. I did travel out to EWR long ago to see the People Express B744 which flew to London. I took lots of Kodacolors, when I locate them, I'll post. Hope you got the memorabilia you were looking for. I spent the day at LGA.
It was another good show!
Yes they only had the one 747, and it flew between Glasgow and Newark, I guess it also made some rounds to London and Birmingham based on the picture AJ supplied above but I didn't know that. They were only around for a few months before the jet was repossessed by the lessor. I think they were in a race with Aeroflot's Tu-144 for the shortest length of revenue service before being withdrawn haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedbird1
I combed through several bins of postcards and photos yesterday and didn't see anything Highland related. However I did manage to score an old 3-D postcard from North Korea with a photo of a Tu-154 flying over the mountains, the AW&ST issue that detailed the end of Pan Am, and a couple other items. Had to be careful with the money this year so no new t-shirt or DVD.
Also managed to talk to Art Brett for a few minutes. Great guy, with some incredible photography of all kinds of carriers going in and out of JFK that I never heard of.
I've been going through boxes of "stuff" after the move, and just last night came across that very issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by megatop412
Art is a treasure - great photographer, has seen almost everything, and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. And I say that even though he shoots Nikon... :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by megatop412
The name Art Brett rings a bell with me. I probably saw him in the 90's while shooting photos near JFK and never spoke to him. I think he published some great photos for aviation mags maybe back in the 90's. Sad the collectibles how coincided with Kids Day.
Hey megatop412,
Sorry I didn't get to the Newark show. Get your address to me and I will send it off.
AJ
Ooops, I guess I should check my messages before I reply.
I will get the schedule to you this week.
Best,
AJ
Art was shooting in the 70's and returned to the scene since 2003. Perhaps he has an evil twin!Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedbird1
Dude! That timetable is Awesome! Thanks for that and the postcards of your shots- love that 727 shotQuote:
Originally Posted by AJ
Thanks once again AJ
Glad all arrived safely.
AJ