Ryanair titles didnt last long.

Previously N73385, G-BZZI, operating for Buzz until March 2003. To Ryanair in May 2003, withdrawn from use in October 2004. To Thomsonfly in December 2004 as G-THOF. To A6-PHH in June 2009 and stored by September 2021.

Delivered to Continental in March 1995 as N73385. To KLM uk in March 2003 as G-BZZI, operating for Buzz until March 2003. To Ryanair in May 2003, withdrawn from use in October 2004. To Thomsonfly in December 2004 as G-THOF. To Thomson Airways in October 2008. Withdrawn from use and stored at Shannon between January - June 2009. To AVE.com in June 2009 as A6-PHH. To Global Jet United Arab Emirates in August 2011. Listed as stored by mid September 2021.

Titles left side only.

Acquired by Buzz 27 Mar 2003 ex Continental Airlines N73385 (whose basic cols it is in in this photo). Transferred to Ryanair 1 Apr 2003. To Thomsonfly Dec 2004 as G-THOF. Untitled but with Ryanair logo on fuselage.

Close up of the nose with 'World of TUI' titling, many years before TUI Airways.

One of two (the other being G-THOE), which were used by Thomsonfly when it first started operations from here. The pair were known locally as 'The Thomson Twins'.

The tail is painted out to disguise Continental Airlines and in the background the Jumbo's tail is painted out to disguise Polar air Cargo. Using the same paint perhaps?

The middle of winter at Prestwick. Eariler in the year acquired by Ryanair from Continental (ex N73385) and still in their colours, but with the Ryanair logo already applied.

Reversing on rwy 24L after arrival from the UK.

Whilst I love the low fare revolution that Ryanair have helped bring about, this aircraft does not do them justice with a hybrid ex Continental Airlines paint scheme.