Finding aircraft types from years ago...
 

My parents started keeping track of my flying from when I was young (took my first flight at six weeks old HAM-JFK). They tracked distance flown, cities and airline. I took over a few years ago, and added a few extra bits of data such as aircraft types and class flown.

Problem is I have no idea, and neither do my parents, what aircraft we flew on years ago. A few are easy, such as very long-hauls that could only be done by 747s. But otherwise it's pure guessing.

So is there any way to find out what aircraft airlines used to operate on their routes? I thought old timetables, but I would not know where to get those. Any help appreciated! :)

I've a big collection of old timetables etc, (particularly the all-embracing OAG) and also enjoy the challenge of doing things like this off the top of my head first, then checking. OK, a boring anorak !

PM me with the list, or if you feel others will enjoy it, post here.

Try this link: http://www.airchive.com/ At the top, there is a searchable database of old timetables, etc. Good luck!

Alas the websites like this one (there are others) that feature "timetables" invariably only have the front cover of said timetables. Which is a shame.

I've also heard this site mentioned before. Try it and see if it works!