This aircraft's blue propeller tips and historic livery make it visually distinct. It represents a rare intersection of aviation and Cold War German history.

The Il-18 was a workhorse for Eastern Bloc carriers and is now highly sought after by aviation photographers and historians.

HA-LBC and HA-LBE are both preserved and serve as iconic reminders of Malév\'s early jet age era. Their blue and white livery is well known among European classic airliner enthusiasts.