Short-lived Shamrocks: Aer Lingus 767-300s

[YesterAirlines]

I had planned for this to be a simple photo post but as is often the case when I look into the avhistory of an aircraft more is demanded. I recently acquired this delightful Aer Lingus 767-300ER and it got me researching their short time at the Irish flag carrier. So check out the strange story of the EI 763s:

Short-lived Shamrocks: Aer Lingus 767-300s

Some airlines have ordered new aircraft and operated them only briefly due to changing operational needs and financial problems. Aer Lingus and the 767-300 are one such example who utilised the type only briefly and never for its original intended purpose

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[LeoMuse747]

Too bad they were very short-lived.
The Aer Lingus livery looked great on the 767. Well... it looked great on everything!

 

[boeing737sjcboy]

too bad short lived indeed. Loved this livery and it looks great on the 767.

 

[hkgdave]

Interesting and informative article Richard. I'm fairly certain I saw EI-CAL at LHR once in EIN livery (will have to check my spotting logs).
I also have EI-CAM sporting full EIN livery, only 96 made. I knew it was a 'fantasy livery', it never having worn that (and explains why I never saw it a LHR as well).
It was interesting seeing the photo in partial livery. I wonder if it would be possible to modify the model?