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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: 747-337M VT-EPX "Narasimha Varman" pics thread

Starting a new thread out here to get our spotters to post some pics of VT-EPX "Narasimha Varman" in her current state as she lies at BOM post retirement. Looking forward to some wonderful pics of this old bird as she comes to the end of her life cycle. Last edited by 747-237 on Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:05 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

The AI 747-337M deserves a separate thread. And heres my contribution, "Narasimha Varman" operating the BOM-DXB afternoon flight. 1200 pixels wide. -Sreenath.

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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject:

Sreenath, is this one of her last flights that you talked about in the Air India Models thread ? Any idea of the date ?

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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject:

747-237 wrote:

Sreenath, is this one of her last flights that you talked about in the Air India Models thread ? Any idea of the date ?

Yes. This was it. Date: 7th March 2008. Around 2.45pm. Not sure about the exact dates of withdrawal.

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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

I too have a pic of VT-EPX that i clicked while departing to Goa, will upload it in some time... _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!!

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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

Here's my try: Clicked moments before we rotated while on A321 to Goa Rescaled image. Full Size Here I know.... bad edit.... _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!!

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:42 am Post subject: Re: 747-337 VT-EPX "Narasimha Varman" pics thread

747-237 wrote:

Starting a new thread out here to get our spotters to post some pics of VT-EPX "Narasimha Varman" in her current state as she lies at BOM post retirement.

Looking forward to some wonderful pics of this old bird as she comes to the end of her life cycle.

IIRC they're planned for Freighter conversion.

Has AI changed that plan?
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:19 am Post subject:

Heres "Papa X-Ray" showing some jumbo posture as she is just about to turn 90' to line up Rwy 16R @ Narita.

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject:

Ohh my! Stunning shot Rajesh sir!!! Look at those reflections..

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

Here's my contribution VT-EPX in its 1200 pixel wide glory

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

Nice pics.......but let's try this again.....are there any pics of VT-EPX in her current state as she lies at BOM post retirement. Here's an interesting one....from perhaps Jan 2008, probably of damage to the #4 engine cowling. http://mmd.airindia.co.in/aimmd/tender/VT-EPX%20Nose%20Cowl%20Photo.pdf

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject:

Cathay777 wrote:

Heres "Papa X-Ray" showing some jumbo posture as she is just about to turn 90' to line up Rwy 16R @ Narita.http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/0740164.jpg

Awesome shot. She looks like she just got out of the paint hangar! When was it taken?

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

sammyk wrote:

She looks like she just got out of the paint hangar!

Or the last time she was washed Razz

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject:

747-237 wrote:

sammyk wrote:

She looks like she just got out of the paint hangar!

Or the last time she was washed Razz

Indeed, but even the paint is still solid, especially the glare shield.

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject:

Is this the reg B747-300 aircraft that is used for Delhi-Tokyo flight which lands in Delhi at 17:45pm daily? _________________ www.flickr.com/G-BYGB photos

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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

G-BYGB wrote:

Is this the reg B747-300 aircraft that is used for Delhi-Tokyo flight which lands in Delhi at 17:45pm daily?

Thats Shivaji VT-EPW... EPX ias sittin idle...
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:03 am Post subject:

Here is the Business Class cabin of "Narasimha Varman" What a fantastic experience it was sitting on the Upper Deck!! Not even 25% occupancy in "J" that night! (Click on the thumbnail below for a larger view) - Vivek

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

Sreenath, Rajesh-ji, VT-ALA, Avijeet: Marvellous pics! Rajesh-ji: the angle and the reflections - as Sreenath mentions, are fantastic. VT-ALA: one is left speechless by the sheer beauty of the moment you have captured! Thanks, Sumantra.

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject:

sreenath_y wrote:

The AI 747-337M deserves a separate thread.

And heres my contribution,

-Sreenath.

Sreenath - don't you have some recent pics of hers, taken from your terrace on 5th June ? Could you post them here ?

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

747-237 wrote:

Sreenath - don't you have some recent pics of hers, taken from your terrace on 5th June ? Could you post them here ?

Well that shot was a result of 70X Digital zoom. Twisted Evil

There wasn't much of detail in it. The_380 has a better shot of the similar angle. Anyways i'll try getting a snap from my terrace tomorrow if the wx permits. But then thats again gonna demand severe cropping or digital panning!

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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

Hoping to see some pics of her in her final days, before she leaves BOM for good.

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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:59 am Post subject:

i am sure sean will get one of its last shots in Mum as he is mostly on the hill all the time.. .. and others might too.. _________________ http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=38920

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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject:

xterra wrote:

i am sure sean will get one of its last shots in Mum as he is mostly on the hill all the time.. Smile

.. and others might too..

777-237LR wrote:

VT-EPX is scheduled to leave tomorrow (6th). The delay because of a delay in payment to AI, now settled.

SOMEBODY GET SOME PICTURES, PLEASE !!!!

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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:45 am Post subject:

Well...the security situ at vabb has changed completely! _________________ BOM(VABB) FOREVER...... http://myaviation.net/?uid=19159 http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=30011

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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:25 am Post subject:

SEANDSILVA wrote:

Well...the security situ at vabb has changed completely!

you mean Jari Mari gone for good!
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:47 am Post subject:

Aseem wrote:

SEANDSILVA wrote:

Well...the security situ at vabb has changed completely!

you mean Jari Mari gone for good!

Yup, Almost! Unless.....you wanna take chances with the cops and then face the consequences!
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:15 am Post subject:

VABB needs to realize the needs of the aviation enthusiast and create a viewing gallery with proper security checks. Its a revenue stream and a guaranteed one at that. _________________ Visit my photostream @flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/26842543@N07/

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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:18 am Post subject:

Okay folks.. its now official that EPX is no more in the AI Fleet. _________________ http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=38920