Picture Index
Reading downwards.
1. The Constellation in which I flew to Bombay. I was allowed to fly and land at Cairo. I am on the right.
2. Prospective First officer taking Breath test.
3. Dora at the entrance to our Bungalow at Juhu. My Bearer at right, Thomas, the Cook ,at left.
4. Peter and Linda in Bombay Harbour, visiting the famous caves. They are both Grandparents now !
5, In the gardens with my bearer.
6. We met up with Ralph Hollis, 42A ,and my very good friend, in Bombay. He was flying for Decca in Hyderabad. He later joined me in the Berlin Air Lift and then went to Brunei as the Sultan's Pilot. He died, sadly, on the Golf course in Brunei. His Wife, Pam, in dark glasses, Dora & chidren with their 1948 Xmas presents on the "Maidan" in Bombay.
7. Father Xmas in Bombay.1948
8. Found this amongst my "Muck". The reverse bears the inscriptions for filling in the card starting , In the air.... , date....192.. and Compagnie des Grand Express Aeriens. Any guesses as to the aircraft ?
Thank you Andy.. Regle