Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 2 |
| Total Still Active: | 2 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 2000 |
| Retirement: | current |
| Main Role: | Pollution Control |
| Origin: | contractor (RVL) |
History
Two Lockheed L-188C(F) Electra operated by Air Atlantique (Atlantic Airlines Ltd) under contract for pollution control. Fitted with removable aerial spray equipment to combat oil pollution at sea. Each aircraft can carry 15 tonnes of dispersant. Based at Coventry Airport. One aircraft assigned to the contract is usually G-LOFE, the other is drawn from G-LOFB or G-LOFC depending on availability.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-LOFB | 1131 | N667F | ||
| G-LOFC | 1100 | N665F | ||
| G-LOFE | 1144 | EI-CET | Jan 1999 |
Pictures
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| Electra G-LOFE demonstrates its spray system. (photo, Erik Sleutelberg) |
G-LOFE shows the quick-fit spraybar rig. (photo, Simon Willson) |
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