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FS2004 BOAC Boeing 707-436 "Golden Speedbird". The ill-fated G-APFE is seen here in the second livery worn by the type in BOAC service. This aircraft encountered severe clear air turbulence near Mount Fuji shortly after take off from Tokyo. The crew decided to fly closer than normal to give the passengers a good look at the mountain and broke it up in mid air. The aircraft was the first of only two BOAC/BA Boeing 707's to be lost in service and was still wearing this livery at the time of the crash in March 1966. Requires Boeing 707-420 v5.0 model by The Historic Jetliner Group. By Garry Russell.