The legendary spy has flown on a broader range of aircraft than most of us ever will, not to mention his cars. While he has been known to fly commercially, often on a Pan Am 707, he is frequently known to fly himself in whatever aircraft is available. In appearances over 26 films, he has flown in all manner of vehicles, from autogyro to jet.
Here are some of the most legendary examples. 1 Douglas DC 3 First flight: December 17, 1935 One of the most classic and iconic aircraft of all makes its most significant appearance in Bond's 2008 foray, Quantum of Solace . Trading in his Range Rover as collateral, 007 and his leading lady Camille enlist the help of a vintage DC-3 to escape Dominic Greene's forces.
The vintage aircraft is pursued across the Mexican desert by the acrobatic SIAI-Marchetti SF.260, which inflicts some severe damage on the DC-3. Thankfully, the reliable aircraft kept on flying even after an engine flame-out for long enough for the two to make a safe ascent to an altitude from which they could parachute to safety.
Did you know we also have an aviation YouTube channel here? The iconic aircraft made its first appearance in 1964's Goldfinger . Marking it as one of the longest-lasting aircraft in the franchise's history, with a span of 44 years between outings. American has announced a brand-new route to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, speeding up access to key tourist destinations.
2 Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander First flight: June 13, 1965 In one of the most recent films, 201.
