Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Air Jamaica L-1011 Tristar 6V-JG.F Model Airplane |
Object ID |
1998.17.1 |
Collection |
1962 INDEPENDENCE & COMMEMORATIVE PIECES & GIFTS TO THE NATION |
Object Name |
Airplane |
Material |
Plastic/Fabric/Fibreglass/Wood/ Electric cord and circuit |
Dimensions |
W-159.5 L-181.3 cm |
Description |
Model of Air Jamaica aeroplane L-1011 Tristar 6V-JG.F with the symbol of the humming bird on the tail. Painted in the colours yellow, orange and white, the body of the Airbus A310 shows the emblematic Love Bird design that identified the national carrier for over 20 years. The airbus A310 made its first flight on March 17, 1993. Jamaica's national airline came into existence with the ratification of an agreement between the Jamaican Government, British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), Cunard Steamship Company Limited and British West Indian Airways (BWIA). Although managed by BOAC and BWIA, the airline was a Jamaican enterprise with Jamaican markings and characters. To further detach herself from Britain, the government severed ties with BOAC and BWIA forming a new national airline, Air Jamaica in 1966. |
Subjects |
Airline industry - Jamaica |
Search Terms |
Air Jamaica |
Credit line |
Courtesy: The Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This image can be used for educational purposes without restrictions. A higher quality image may attract fees. |
Web Rights |
In Copyrights |