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Happy EMA memories 1980s

Old 7th Apr 2016, 18:55
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Happy EMA memories 1980s

Getting all nostalgic about EMA in the 1980s i.e. Orion 737s, BMA DC9 and viscounts, ABC vanguards, Royal Mail at night and Yugoslav 707 and Dc9 on a Sunday morning. Anyone else care to share memories
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Two hours trying to get out of the car park one day!!!
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Brother and I used to cycle there from Leicester in the 70s; BMA viscounts heralds 1-11s and 707s, Britannia 737s, CourtLine 1-11s, Sagittair/ABC argosies, Alidair viscounts and occaisional others such as Balair DC-6, AirSpain DC-8 and Saturn Airways hercules
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Euroair Bandierante's and Hs748s on night mail !!!
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And a really nicely located spectators area, unlike the one they now provide!
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Saving my pocket money for the bus fare from Alvaston for a days spotting!
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Really miss the sound and smell of dart engines on viscounts and f27s.
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The "other" viewing area on the north side, up a lane from Hemington.

A former Air Bridge employee (the main who designed the livery!) has a good collection of photos from that era on Flickr. Click the link for a sample.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/harryc...57639092271825
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Thank you Midland 331
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Strolling up to the Terminal and leaving the car outside no hassle
Spectators Terrace
No hassle from the Old Bill when taking photo's
The Flying Club
The "Dan Air Dogs"
Omega / BMA 707's


https://www.flickr.com/photos/plane_...57623883668606
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