tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.comments2024-03-06T09:30:51.958+01:00James Bond LocationsR. Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00956223497658438537noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-70554154709502169832016-10-12T21:04:39.015+02:002016-10-12T21:04:39.015+02:00Super nice movie.Super nice movie.Inchirieri auto Bucurestihttp://www.rent-a-car-otopeni.ronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-55540977899276723792016-08-28T22:12:53.118+02:002016-08-28T22:12:53.118+02:00How do I know these things? - I guess it's the...How do I know these things? - I guess it's the same magic that lets you know the filming date at Stansted? ;-) <br /><br />I have no access to secret information - all my findings can be repeated just using Google. In this case I noticed two different Air France BAe 146 models that were listed on ebay. Then I learned that this company Jet-X made nine (!) different Air France liveries:<br /><br />1/400 Air France BAe-146 Assortment (9 piece set) ~100pcs Production Run<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM205 1/400 Air France BAe-146-200 ~ EI-PAT "City Jet"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM206 1/400 Air France BAe-146-100 ~ G-JEAO "British European"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM207 1/400 Air France BAe-146-200 ~ G-GEAR "Jersey European"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM208 1/400 Air France BAe-146-200 ~ G-JEAS "British European flybe"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM209 1/400 Air France BAe-146-100 ~ G-JEAT "British European"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM210 1/400 Air France BAe-146-200 ~ G-JEAR "British European"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM211 1/400 Air France BAe-146-200 ~ F-GOMA "Air Jet"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM212 1/400 Air France BAe-146-100 ~ G-JEAO "Air France express"<br />- (1ea) JET-JXM213 1/400 Air France BAe-146-200 ~ D-AEWD "Air France express"<br /><br />With only 100 pieces each produced ten years ago, the right one would be almost impossible to find, so I just wanted to know which one of those two on ebay would be closer to the film-seen plane. impdb.org listed the plane as being from CityJet but I was not so sure (as they are not always right - e.g. the DAF 707 is identified as a 707-430 but it is a -330, and I don't know how they can list it as a -430 without knowing the registration or seeing the engines). <br />Then I looked for photos taken in the year of filming on airliners.net and jetphotos.net. How many of an aircraft type were operated by a certain airline can be found on airfleets.net - with the year of filming the lists can narrowed down to just a few planes, and these can also be checked at airframes.org and aerotransport.org - sometimes dates are different on the various sites -, and just googling for the registrations can bring up other pictures and interesting facts like the accident report for G-OWLD. BTW, I have in the meantime ruled out G-JEAS too as this plane was all white in 1997 and wore the Air France express livery only later, in 1998 and 1999. So, I am quite sure it was Jersey European's G-JEAR in the film, with a small possibility left for CityJet's G-OWLD.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Peter<br /><br />PS: Different post but while I am at it - Connery's Hertz rental car was a Ford Galaxie (not Galaxy, that was Ford's later minivan). :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-43466297291566097622016-08-28T20:53:16.162+02:002016-08-28T20:53:16.162+02:00I didn't notice many of the references and pro...I didn't notice many of the references and probably some are just coincidences but these blogs were fun to read! <br />The helicopter barrel roll didn't remind me of the TMWTGG AMC Hornet stunt - they should have added a slide whistle sound ;-) - but more of A View to a Kill (you wanted a reference!). Both films have the same type of helicopter in the pre-title sequence, the MBB Bo 105. It immediately reminded me of AVTAK although this probably is just a coincidence as this helicopter is one of just a few types capable of such manoeuvres. I also think that the barrel roll was included just because the Bo 105 could perform it - not because of the AMC Hornet stunt. But who knows what they were really thinking?<br /><br />Regards,<br />Peter<br /><br />PS: The film is spelled Licence to Kill ... ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-40991650952122313992016-08-02T23:02:43.093+02:002016-08-02T23:02:43.093+02:00Haha how do you know these things?! :)
Thank you ...Haha how do you know these things?! :) <br />Thank you very much for your efforts anyway. Your theory about the J may very well be true. <br />G-JEAR or JEAS seems likely. <br />Feel free to get back to me if you find anything else. <br /><br />Regards,<br />R<br />R. Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956223497658438537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-44029889042224393552016-08-02T20:22:29.799+02:002016-08-02T20:22:29.799+02:00I have to say that I find this very enjoyable; sea...I have to say that I find this very enjoyable; searching for credible sources and checking facts - I'm feeling like an archaeologist. ;-)<br /><br />EI-CNQ was the registration following G-OWLD from 2 July 1997, so on 19 April there was no EI-CNQ yet - there is even an AAIB accident report for G-OWLD of an incident (a false engine fire alarm) on 29 May 1997, so without doubt this registration was still active.<br /><br />You say that the registration looks more like a 2-3 letter configuration. But EI isn't really much wider than a G. However, the empty space of the letter J - as in G-JEA* - may look, when blurred, like the position of the dash? I have also now ruled out G-JEAL, JEAO, JEAT as those were either BAe 146-100 or -300. I wasn't sure at first but the pictured plane is certainly a -200, leaving only G-OWLD, -JEAR, JEAS (although there may be others where no photos are available online).<br /><br />Kind regards<br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-91869665733471065752016-08-01T13:35:52.201+02:002016-08-01T13:35:52.201+02:00Filming at Stansted Airport took place on 19 April...Filming at Stansted Airport took place on 19 April 1997. R. Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956223497658438537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-32321122798622541592016-08-01T13:27:50.651+02:002016-08-01T13:27:50.651+02:00Thank you for that!
I have amended the text accor...Thank you for that! <br />I have amended the text accordingly. However, from what I can make out from the Bluray, the registration number is likely in a 2-3 letter configuration (it is of course very unclear), which would speak for the EI-CNQ registration. I will look for the filming dates of the Stansted scene and see if we can make anything out of it. <br /><br />Regards,<br />RR. Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956223497658438537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-8892251643885484862016-07-31T20:00:28.466+02:002016-07-31T20:00:28.466+02:00Hi, thanks for your reply! I have in the meantime ...Hi, thanks for your reply! I have in the meantime looked more closely at the BAe 146 and have only found one single CityJet 146 with Air France express livery (again: those are the only ones where "Air France" is located behind the wing on the starboard side - all others have "Air France" in front) which would fit in the TND timeline (1996/97): G-OWLD (from 7/97 EI-CNQ, still with AF express). All other 146s with express are from either Eurowings (D-AEWD, AEWE) or Jersey European (G-JEAL, JEAO, JEAR, JEAS, JEAT - maybe more) and can be found in this livery in 1996 or 1997. I rule out Eurowings because of the German flag which would show up even on the background plane. But it seems more likely now that this is a Jersey European aircraft, not the one from CityJet. But as you say, not a firm conclusion - although more evidence than just saying it's from CityJet. The Titan 146 G-ZAPL got this registration on 18/4/97, providing an earliest date for the shooting of this scene (ironically, G-ZAPL went on to CityJet in 1999 as EI-PAT and then too wore the Air France livery - without "express" though).<br /><br />I don't have a 1997 Air France timetable but from photos taken at Stansted it doesn't look like AF operated scheduled flights from this airport (I only have found photos of a 747 freighter and a Concorde). I guess the 146 was there for maintenance. Maybe Titan Airways also provided maintenance services for other BAe 146 users and they moved the AF plane outside the hangar for a few hours to have ample space for filming? Just speculating, of course ... ;-)<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-65945976972382260352016-07-24T23:53:32.271+02:002016-07-24T23:53:32.271+02:00Hi,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Interesting...Hi, <br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Interesting, but we still cannot come to any firm conclusions then. Yes, the scenes were indeed filmed at Stansted. <br />Perhaps it is possible to check whether any other airline, besides CityJet, flew to Stansted? <br /><br />Thanks and kind regards!R. Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956223497658438537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-62949415854528800832016-07-17T23:09:35.032+02:002016-07-17T23:09:35.032+02:00Interesting, answered all mine and my sons questio...Interesting, answered all mine and my sons questions as we watched it again tonight.....Elliotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-75455658686464308972016-07-10T13:52:44.992+02:002016-07-10T13:52:44.992+02:00Hi, it's the guy from the Lufthansa 707 again....Hi, it's the guy from the Lufthansa 707 again. ;-) <br /><br />I have just last week looked for this Air France BAe 146 for my next post on James Bond aircraft and models. Although on the Movie Plane Database they write that this BAe 146 is from CityJet that cannot be said with certainty. This plane is lettered for "Air France express" as only those with the added express have the Air France titles behind the wings on the starboard side. There were 146s from more airlines with Air France express livery - not only CityJet but also Eurowings or Jersey European Airways (and maybe more). Eurowings can be ruled out because their German flag near the registration should be visible in this photo but Jersey European is just as likely as CityJet.<br /><br />I have read elsewhere that this sequence was filmed in Titan Airways' hangar 7 at London Stansted airport which is plausible with the Titan plane visible during maintenance. However, Titan Airways is not mentioned in the end credits.<br /><br />Thank you for your great blog!<br />Peter<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-66139801874562287052016-07-01T03:17:42.155+02:002016-07-01T03:17:42.155+02:00I thought Istanbul was an excellent choice for the...I thought Istanbul was an excellent choice for the opening scenes of Skyfall. It was even better when I got to visit this ancient city a year after the film was released.D07https://www.blogger.com/profile/15702488620235069375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-12653199653288503392016-06-13T08:26:10.033+02:002016-06-13T08:26:10.033+02:00The locations of all bond movies are so appropriat...The locations of all bond movies are so appropriate. My favourite is the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur. You can also check this list of 13 beautiful locations where Bond movies were shot on http://www.dealhopp.com/lifeaholic/13-destinations-will-bring-double-o-seven/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747926700769649631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-32520944673434783012016-04-23T09:19:16.634+02:002016-04-23T09:19:16.634+02:00Amazing idea for a blog.
I am a huge James Bond f...Amazing idea for a blog.<br /><br />I am a huge James Bond fan, but this is over the top!<br /><br />Neno<br /><br />Nenohttp://www.traveltovenezia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-69832924543175929812016-04-22T12:24:48.472+02:002016-04-22T12:24:48.472+02:00Bregenz airport as featured in the movie is actual...Bregenz airport as featured in the movie is actually Farnborough Airport in Hampshire. The Gulfstream V (HB-IMJ) wasn't part of Ocean Sky's fleet. It belonged to G5 Executive in Switzerland, and was chartered in especially for the film shoot.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437629960482757983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-48908471554676145212016-04-21T14:56:17.885+02:002016-04-21T14:56:17.885+02:00That's very interesting and amazing to foodies...That's very interesting and amazing to foodies. Eating environment need to different from others places. Shared experiences helps other to visit .Ishrathttp://www.hamptontandoori.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-38058914053192276382016-04-02T14:34:47.915+02:002016-04-02T14:34:47.915+02:00Hi!
Many thanks for this, very interesting! You a...Hi! <br />Many thanks for this, very interesting! You are absolutely right about your observation. I found the exact curve, just outside the village of Ústí nad Orlicí, when I followed the railroad on a map, between the two cities you said. <br />I will update the blog with this information. <br /><br />Thanks a lot!<br /><br />Regards,<br />R R. Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956223497658438537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-36261435612185730512016-03-31T21:07:06.246+02:002016-03-31T21:07:06.246+02:00I am writing this from this Pendolino train, which...I am writing this from this Pendolino train, which I am using weekly on my commute between Ostrava and Prague. Although these trains are going sometimes up to the spa area in the western part of Czech Republic (close to Karlovy Vary / Karlsbad) I suspect that the train curve on the first picture is probably between Pardubice and Olomouc. <br />Regarding the restaurant coach, the movie scene overstates a bit the reality, at least regarding the wine selection. But generally, the cuisine is not bad, of course the meals are only warmed up in the train, not cooked.<br />Feel free to ask me for any pendolino train details - after last 4 years of regular commuting I think I am experienced traveller :-)<br />jirivrobel@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102514325772982273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-75686633040914251292016-03-28T12:14:02.194+02:002016-03-28T12:14:02.194+02:00I have read your article, it is very informative a...I have read your article, it is very informative and helpful for me.I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles. Thanks for posting it..<br /><a href="https://betdna.com/Casino" rel="nofollow">Mobile Slots</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079587750779969031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-991658606780428672016-03-27T20:33:11.498+02:002016-03-27T20:33:11.498+02:00It looks that it is very lucky place for James Bon...It looks that it is very lucky place for James Bond fans to meet famous actors. When I was there two weeks ago taking pictures for my own 007 blog I saw actor Matthew Perry (Chandler from "Friends")leaving Playhouse TheatrePiotr Zajachttps://bondlocations.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-68946560066475650612016-02-25T11:52:16.154+01:002016-02-25T11:52:16.154+01:00This location is easy to find if you go to Corfu I...This location is easy to find if you go to Corfu Imperial Grecotel Exclusive Resort on the Kommeno Peninsula just ask there and they may even arrange for a private tour as it is owned by the Grecotel Hotels & Resorts chain of luxury hotels. Also go to their site: www.corfuimperial.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-76280124285176779812016-01-27T15:32:58.095+01:002016-01-27T15:32:58.095+01:00Thank you for informing us about the restaurant. N...Thank you for informing us about the restaurant. Nice to see that you had a great experience with this restaurant. I will dine in that restaurant. I use <a href="http://www.chefonline.co.uk" rel="nofollow">ChefOnline</a> website and mobile app to order food online.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877307262319717993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-4551564322684903322016-01-08T22:12:18.414+01:002016-01-08T22:12:18.414+01:00Very interesting ! See the prices in Brazil >&...Very interesting ! See the prices in Brazil >>>> http://passagensaereasnew.blogspot.com.br/2016/01/passagem-de-aviao-do-rio-de-janeiro.htmlNewton Almeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15637831177699932604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-55361716924478991732016-01-07T08:00:34.778+01:002016-01-07T08:00:34.778+01:00I am actually delighted to read this post that car...I am actually delighted to read this post that carries countless of helpful information, thanks!! <a href="http://wolverhamptonhotelsi.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Wolverhampton hotels</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718088637061523602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714058989381927621.post-76312240517758320792015-12-21T11:31:56.897+01:002015-12-21T11:31:56.897+01:00Love Bond movies! Love Bond movies! Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343967640072730219noreply@blogger.com