I used to visit Gibraltar frequently when I was flying Argosys in the RAF. DC-3 G-AMFV used to fly to Tangier and back several times a day for Gibair. One night, some of the RAF lads had too many beers, got a tin of paint and a brush and painted "YO" in front of GIBAIR. The crusty old captain was less than happy when he did his walk-around in the morning.

Jet Provost T.3s in 1961. I think is was the occasion when the CFS Aerobatic Team, The Pelicans, from Little Rissington visited Luton and gave a display. I think I saw it!

Napier's Lincoln, Euravia hangar being built. Anyone ID the Mooney?

Credit: BAE Systems Heritage Centre, Warton, Percival Hunting Photo Archive.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...1961%20lcm.jpg

Looks like G-APVV Mooney M.20A Mark 20, G-APVV, Private (credit abpic). One of only 3 Mooneys registered in the UK by the end of 1961.

Yes, the originator of the pic enlarged it and it is G-APVV.

Another fascinating photo from Luton's glorious past. Just wish I had a Tardis. :ok: When did the Lincoln get scrapped? Was it scrapped at Luton?

The Napier Lincoln was G-APRJ which eventually joined the Southend Museum; when that folded it moved on to several collectors, including Doug Arnold intended for use in his ex Charles Church Lancaster rebuild; I think it is (mostly!) now in Australia.


There was a large pile of Avro bits and pieces outside Doug Arnold's hangar at Biggin Hill around 1990 - not sure exactly what it contained but I believe Lancaster and possibly the Lincoln too...

Napier sold (or donated) the Lincoln to the College of Aeronautics at Cranfield in November 1962. It was retired from active service with them 9th May 1967 when it was flown from Cranfield to Southend and gifted to the Southend Aircraft Museum for preservation.

And sadly now rotting away in Australia, awaiting restoration:

http://www.ausairpower.net/AARG/Avro...342-2014-2.jpg

I'm sure some sections of that concrete apron in the pic with the JP's survive today!:}:}

Mooney PVV was delivered to Manchester from the US using extra tanks and, presumably a pee tube. Was a local sensation at the time with the press covering the arrival.

Pelican Cargo B737-204C ?
 

Hello folks,
This an amazing thread, thanks for creating it and keeping it going.
Does any one recall one of BY 737s being leased to Pelican Cargo for a short time. It must have been one of the convertibles G-AXNA OR 'NB. It had BY colours but Pelican titles and tail? I imagine it was painted at Luton.
Does anyone have a photo of the old girl ?
Did they ever operate cargo for BY ? What was the reasoning behind ordering them , they must have been heavier than the standard 204s?
Many thanks for your time and trouble,
Be lucky
David
"The AvgasDinosaur"

The freighters did operate cargo charters during the winter. They were about a ton heavier than the standard aircraft plus they had dash 9 engines and were basic aircraft so were a bit limited on range.

"I'm sure some sections of that concrete apron in the pic with the JP's survive today!"

boeing eng, may I direct your attention to my post # 122 on this thread

My nearest comparison shot of the above photo with parts of the main apron being replaced when taxiway echo was added.

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psqhr5wmk4.jpg

Re Aer Turas DC7CF overun
 

The guy that was injured was Hugh O'Brien QT captain, later went on to great things at Monarch. Buy him a pint or three and you can have the full story with expletives included.
Be lucky
Dave
"The AvgasDinosaur"

Seem to remember the Britannia 737s carrying horses. A lot of horses used to pass through Luton- Aer Turas, did a lot of that traffic.

Do they not travel as much these days or go via quicker surface links?

A busy day for Monarch Airlines
 

Attachment 277

Dated 20th October 1975

I would call that the main apron but as there were no south stands in those days I guess they could be described as the south eastern stands.:E

Britannia Horses
 

August 1972 - Madrid

http://s32.postimg.org/kyf3jxk2t/Aug_1972.jpg

From my own collection

Four Percival Proctor Vs awaiting delivery to the Arab Airways Association at Luton in 1948. First control tower on the right and the chimney in the distance is the boiler house of the Spittlesea Isolation Hospital. Credit: BAE Systems Heritage Centre, Warton, Percival/Hunting Archive

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