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A paint job that’s worth millions: What are the most famous aircraft liveries ever?
From the instantly recognisable red tail of Qantas to the precision and restraint of Lufthansa, every livery tells a story about how an airline sees itself — and how it wants to be seen.
Some are timeless.
Some are forgettable.
And some… should never have left the design studio.

Craig Reid
May 13 min read
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