Highland Airways 75th anniversary
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Highland Airways 75th anniversary
A topical piece, given the independence referendum issue! Some interesting stats here...Fresson was indeed a pioneer.
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/late...his.4070221.jp
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/late...his.4070221.jp
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Congratulations Highland Airways
I recently read his book 'Air Road to the Isles' and the man was a real pioneer. As a current Loganair pilot I get to go where he went and in the weather he used to meet 
. But I'm in Saab 340 with ILS/VOR/NDB etc. He didn't have them. Some bloke, and with an excellent attitude towards bureaucracy i.e. he really hated it. I was in Sumburgh the day of the anniversary and didn't get to see the occasion but heard plenty of aircraft heading to Kirkwall; at least they had beautiful weather for it. We owe him a lot, and good luck to Highland Airways for the future (but not too much as I want to stay with Loganair for a good while yet!).
. But I'm in Saab 340 with ILS/VOR/NDB etc. He didn't have them. Some bloke, and with an excellent attitude towards bureaucracy i.e. he really hated it. I was in Sumburgh the day of the anniversary and didn't get to see the occasion but heard plenty of aircraft heading to Kirkwall; at least they had beautiful weather for it. We owe him a lot, and good luck to Highland Airways for the future (but not too much as I want to stay with Loganair for a good while yet!).
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If you go to my post"Ahh DeHavilland" I've put in a link to the Kirkwall terminal manager's blog site. He has some good pics of the Kirkwall events.
(note to moderator maybe these threads could merge?)
(note to moderator maybe these threads could merge?)
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Highlane Airways Memorabilia
I came across this topic while looking for some information on an aviation artrifact I have aquired. I have a solid silver novelty lighter that was presented by Highland Airways to Lady Provst Alexander as a thank you for christening the DH dragon airliner "Aberdeen" on the 7th of may 1934. It is a stunning little mono wing aircraft with a wing span of about 7" sitting on a wooden plynth that would have carried batteris to power the lighter. Any more info out there on this event?
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