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We got a call from the office late last night that the transformation of 9Y-LGW into the newest Tradewind Alaska fleet additon; N765TA was ready for pickup at the Boeing Ramp.
So we jumpseated to SEA and now we've ferried this adorable and 'personal' version of the 767-300ER to IAH.
It will mainly be used on the Havana Lines from IAH and DEN.

I'm very grateful to Jack for this wonderful repaint that has a very personal touch in the way that the vertical stabilizer art, is graffiti art that I photographed myself during our visit in Habana in februari this year, along with a deeper meaning to it...
We named the aircraft in respect of one of the greatest bands in Cuba with worldwide recognition in the Salsa scene; Havana D'Primera under the lead of Alexander Abreu.
Last februari we had a chance to attend a dance-soirée of this band in the Casa de la Musica Centro Habana and they left a very strong impression... a great experience.

Official HDP Youtube channel

With just one of my many favorites being 'La Mitad'

The photo's used for the vertical stabilizer along with some others I shot can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stefaancap...4472094840



So thank you very much again Jack, for this touching and precious livery !
This special livery is a personal one specific for the FlightFactor B763/X-Plane that won't be released publicly.

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FlightReport:

Aircraft: B763 N765TA 'Alexander Abreu y Havana D'Primera'
Total Block to block time: 3 hr 52 min
Total Fuel used: 25.700 lbs
Using live weather via FSGRW
Times are ZULU

[BFI dep 1440 - IAH arr 1832] - FL410
Route: SEA J20 PDT BKE J163 HOVEL Q154 KENTO J17 PNH MQP

Dep: RW13R KENT7
Arr: DRLLR4 > vectors to ILS RW15R
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Leaving BFI:

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Descent and arrival @IAH (Gate E2)

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Credits:
Jack Ford for his gift in creating and tweaking this livery for me, THANKS Jack
FlightFactor B767-300ER
X-Plane 10.45
BFI scenery (payware): http://www.scenery4xp.com/SEATAC/HOME.html
IAH scenery (freeware): http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/fil...l-airport/

Wow, Stefaan.
This is a beautiful looking aircraft. And we all cam be really thankful that we have such a talented painter with Jack. Well done, Sir!

We've indeed got a talented colleague at the Paint Department !

Some portfolio shots of N765TA @ IAH:

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Many more trips to HAV will follow

Nice looking paint job, Stefaan. Jack does a great job with an airbrush!