Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
Yes, it's ironic that the Germans, French and Italians between them built almost 10 times as many Tyne-powered aircraft as the the UK ever did.
I must admit it's the first time I've ever heard the word "whispering" applied to it - the Tyne is certainly no Proteus.
Just having a shower and thought "what's that drone?" Yep, FAF Transall R226 straight over the top heading towards Calais... You can hear Tynes at 19000' over the noise of a shower and my discordant singing....