Skyways of London Hermes
SKYBYWAYS,
Thanks for your reply.
As a nipper in early April 1959 I flew to Singapore on a Skyways Hermes trooping flight. We were routed via Brindisi, Ankara, Bahrain, Karachi (overnight), Delhi & Calcutta. We were also due in Bangkok but allegedly the stewardesses were a little tipsy so the stop was aborted and we flew onto Singapore!
Basically what I'm looking for is any information regarding sector timings, reasons for particular routings and stops, length of stops, overnight halts, food & refreshments, crewing, etc. Also any information regarding areas of avoidance - physical (Alps?) and political (Syria?) would be very useful.
Obviously I doubt very much if anyone remembers our particular flight so any general information regarding Skyways or other trooping flights during this period would be gratefully received. What is your book called? Where can we get a copy?
Thanks.