Difference between revisions of "Top Gear"
| Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
== [[:Category:Boeing 747|Boeing 747-236B]] == | == [[:Category:Boeing 747|Boeing 747-236B]] == | ||
| − | Episode 6. The 747 in this episode is used in a challenge of towing power by the presenters. The aircraft, a former British Airways plane G-BDXJ, is based at Dunsfold Aerodrome where the show is filmed and is often seen in the background among other aircraft. As well as being used in various productions in the UK, is was most notably usedin [[Casino Royale#'Skyfleet S570|Casino Royale]] where it received it's twin-engined configuration. | + | Episode 6. The 747 in this episode is used in a challenge of towing power by the presenters. The aircraft, a former British Airways plane G-BDXJ, is based at Dunsfold Aerodrome where the show is filmed and is often seen in the background among other aircraft. As well as being used in various productions in the UK, is was most notably usedin [[Casino Royale#'Skyfleet S570|Casino Royale]] where it received it's twin-engined configuration.<br> |
| + | Also seen in several other movies.See [[IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft]]. | ||
[[Image:TGG-BDXJ.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:TGG-BDXJ.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:TGG-BDXJ_2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:TGG-BDXJ_2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
Revision as of 02:46, 28 July 2011
TV series (2002-Present)
Starring:
Jeremy Clarkson
Richard Hammond
James May
The Stig
3 presenters take car reviews to the extreme with unusual road testing, 'consumer based' challenges and special expeditions. Resident professional driver The Stig sets laps in high-performance cars and guides celebrities in 'Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car'.
Series One
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Various shots seen in archive footage.
Series Three
BAE Sea Harrier FA2
Seen in Episode 3.
Series Four
Westland WAH-64 Apache
Episode 1. Can an Apache get a missile lock on a Lotus Exige?
Boeing 747-41R
Seen in Episode 8.
Cessna TU206G
Episode 9. Can you parachute into a moving car? Registration G-SKYE.
Series Nine
Boeing 747-236B
Episode 6. The 747 in this episode is used in a challenge of towing power by the presenters. The aircraft, a former British Airways plane G-BDXJ, is based at Dunsfold Aerodrome where the show is filmed and is often seen in the background among other aircraft. As well as being used in various productions in the UK, is was most notably usedin Casino Royale where it received it's twin-engined configuration.
Also seen in several other movies.See IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft.
Series Sixteen
Ilyushin Il-76TD
Middle East Special. Jeremy, Richard and James fly into Arbil International Airport, Iraq aboard this Il-76. Reg. EK76808, Serial 1013405177.
Mil Mi-17
Middle East Special. Seen at Abril Airport where the Top Gear presenters disembark with their sports cars.
Robinson R22 Beta
Episode 1. 'Road testing' the Skoda Yeti, Jeremy decides it should be able to handle helicopter landings for Roman Abramovich's sake. Registration G-DMCD, Serial 1201.
Garlick Helicopter UH-1H
Episode 1. A former military Bell UH-1H, refurbished as the Garlick Helicopter UH-1H. Registration ZS-HGC, Serial 8610.
Richard uses it to race a VW Beatle from 1 mile in the air against a Porsche 911 along 1 mile on the ground.
Bellanca 7GCBC-CH7B Citabria
Episode 5. This aircraft attempts to land on a frozen lake 'cleared' of snow by the teams home-made snow plough. Registration LN-RAR.
Series Seventeen
English Electric Lightning
Ep. 5. Archive footage showing XP749, serial 95177.
Beech 200 Super King Air
Ep. 5.
Westland SA-341B Gazelle AH.1
Ep. 5. Hammond takes this for a joy ride.
Back To: