TF-ATF

Boeing 747-200, TF-ATF, was named Skúli Jón Sigurðarson today, July 23, 2002 at Keflavik International Airport. The name is in honor of Skúli which for many years was the chairman of the Air Accidents Investigation Board, and also a true aviation enthusiast and a true gentleman.

	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	TF-ATF is currently the 747 that has the second highest flying hours of the worlds 747 population, corresponding to nearly 13 years in the air. It will be on display at the 50th Oshkosh show from 23-29. July 2002.
	Size 640 Return to Index	Arngrímur Jóhannesson tells Skúli to pull the string. Skúli of course does not know what is waiting behind the covers.
	Size 640 Return to Index	A very surprised Skúli looks on in wonder.
	Size 640 Return to Index	Skuli, always tidy, gathers up the fallen cover and goes for a better look.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	Some of the aviation personalities that were among the passengers on the flight to Oshkosh.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	The cockpit crew with Capt. Arngrímur Jóhannesson in the middle.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	Here is the restored J-3 Piper Cup that went into the forward cargo hold to be on show at Oshkosh. Einar Páll Einarsson, a noted modelmaker, restored it after a chrash.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	This is the Pitts Special belonging to Air Atlantas co-founder, Arngrimur Jóhannesson, that also piloted the 747 for a low approach at Oshkosh. The pitts also went to Oshkosh for static display.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	The Pitts being loaded into the forward cargo hold.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	TF-ATF after pushback in front of the latest addition to the Leifur Eirikson terminal.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	TF-ATF, starting engines.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	TF-ATF, making a long take-off run on runway 20.
	Size 640 Size 1024 Return to Index	TF-ATF, lifting off runway 20 south of the south taxiway. It took a much longer take-off roll than expected, thus the rear view!! The sun did not bless us with its rays on this particular day.