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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Aug 2016, 09:10
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

1970's BOAC it was definitely VC-10 Sydney...

1970's BOAC it was definitely VC-10 Sydney through the West.

The BA591 LHR-JFK-LAX-HNL-NAN-SYD.

Crew either came back same route or went home via the East.

The Captain referred to in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2015, 16:31
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

Mike you could be right on his 'Soviet Status'. ...

Mike you could be right on his 'Soviet Status'.

The rest of us just had The order of John Lenin at the Ukraine:8
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Dec 2015, 09:02
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

I once flew into Moscow and the Flight Engineer...

I once flew into Moscow and the Flight Engineer wished us a cheery farewell as we boarded the crew bus to the hotel. I asked him where he was going? He replied that he was 'A Hero of The Soviet...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Dec 2015, 08:38
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

Barry. That's the one! I was not wrong in my...

Barry. That's the one! I was not wrong in my description of it was I?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2015, 19:35
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

Barry. The chandelier didn't crash down in the...

Barry. The chandelier didn't crash down in the lobby. It was the suite below. The Captains suite had a chandelier as well as the Grand piano so this was repeated down each floor.

My memory is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Dec 2015, 09:23
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

The Moscow chandelier is a legendary BOAC story...

The Moscow chandelier is a legendary BOAC story told and re told for many years.

The hotel was The Ukraine which was a Stalinist monstrosity the rooms were tiny and the facilities in the bathroom...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2015, 13:05
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

I would say yes to both of those questions. ...

I would say yes to both of those questions.

Lots of passengers were senior civil servants, diplomats etc. the dress codes were very formal men wore suits and ties the ladies dressed up pretty...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jan 2015, 08:23
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

Exsp33db1rd Thanks for the fantastic Halfie...

Exsp33db1rd

Thanks for the fantastic Halfie story. Here's another one:

I was a little sprogg working the back galley of a VC10. Half Pint was Chief Steward.

During the main meal service he...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jan 2015, 08:58
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

I knew many 'BOAC Stars' most were not approved! ...

I knew many 'BOAC Stars' most were not approved!

Half Pint, Fletch the Letch, Moon Man, Abe Licoln, Tommy Colgate, The Vile Eid, 007 etc.:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2014, 08:58
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

Darwin on 707 freighters was either your dream or...

Darwin on 707 freighters was either your dream or your nightmare:eek:

The next flight often over flew as there was no freight or no need to fuel or change crew.

One steward actually got a job...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Dec 2014, 09:04
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

I think with the introduction of 'equality' in...

I think with the introduction of 'equality' in the late 70's the all male freighter steward rule was scrapped.

I remember opening a roster for a freighter trip was a bit like opening a Christmas...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2014, 08:26
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

In the case of the cabin crew they flew both 707...

In the case of the cabin crew they flew both 707 and VC10 known on introduction of the 747 Jumbo as Mini fleet.

There were a number of 'non-integrated stations' which meant cabin crew could not...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Nov 2014, 08:52
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

One of my BOAC memories was of the whole crew...

One of my BOAC memories was of the whole crew hiring a mini bus in LA and setting off with a tourist map to find the homes of the stars.

One member of this band of adventurers was a Nav instructor...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2014, 08:26
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

The other incredible Anchorage bar was the...

The other incredible Anchorage bar was the Burning Embers. It was open 23 hours a day and it was staffed by very nubile young ladies who were probably the first Lap dancers.:ok:

I can still...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2014, 11:41
Replies: 279
Views: 125,934
Posted By vctenderness

221 was originally a hut on the perimeter of...

221 was originally a hut on the perimeter of Heathrow along side the Bath Road where BOAC flight and cabin crew reported. I think because the huts were numbered rather than named.

The flight...
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