Fokker 100 Alliance Airlines "Southern Cross Minor" VH-UQG; 1:400

The Fokker 100, with registration VH-UQG and a special "Southern Cross Minor" paint job, is a fascinating piece of aviation history.

History and curiosities:

The Fokker 100 was developed by the Dutch company Fokker as a regional transport aircraft.
It was based on the Fokker F28 Mark 4000, but was larger with higher maximum weights, fuel capacity and passenger capacity.
It was added to the fleet in May 2019.
The Fokker 100, with Alliance Airlines registration VH-UQG, was taken over from Austrian Airlines in 2019.

Specifications:

Type: Fokker 100
Engine: Two Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 650-15 turboprop engines mounted on the rear fuselage.
Approximately 28 metres in length and 25 metres wingspan.

"Southern Cross Minor" livery:

Its special livery is a tribute to the adventurous Australian aviation pioneer Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith.
The "Southern Cross Minor" livery refers to the Southern Cross, a prominent constellation in the Southern Hemisphere.
This symbol has often been associated with Kingsford-Smith, who pioneered long-distance flight and was the first to fly across the Pacific Ocean from east to west.

This aircraft is not only an engineering marvel, but also a vehicle for history and adventure. Its special paintwork reminds us of important moments in aviation history.

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