Retrojets

Did you know there was such a thing as retrojets? I didn't until just now when I saw the term used in relations to the Lufthansa Airbus that is painted up in a classic livery for the airline. And that's largely what retrojets are; they're largely modern jets painted up in liveries of yesteryear. Some are quite striking, perhaps none so much as the Lufthansa A321 jet itself, although this sadly now repainted Varig 767 is another fine example, as is this monochrome photographed Mexican aircraft, while this modern American Airlines' 737-800 looks remarkably well suited to its retro paintjob. It only lacks the old fashioned aluminium engine cowlings! The photographer of this VC-10 in BOAC colours at Duxford wishes British Airways would make a retrojet of their own in such a colour scheme and I wholeheartedly agree! The VC-10 maybe long since retired from commercial service but seeing a modern jet in BOAC colours would make a real talking point.