Aberdeen-Magnus-Aberdeen direct both ways loses its appeal very quickly!
You're not wrong there! So does Aberdeen-Brent-Aberdeen followed by Aberdeen-Fulmar-Aberdeen. Used to do them in the BV234LR, not much fun at all.
And yes it was possible to use Paris as an alt from the basin, with full fuel, few or no pax, a strong following wind and flying at altitude nose bleed to keep the fuel flow down.
Anyway,enough reminiscing, back on topic you lot this is a very good informative thread with some excellent input.