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The Home of Photos in Dunnunda! Mk II
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SE Qld, Australia
Age: 74
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Sorry Trojan, this was the only other aircraft that really took my fancy:
But if it's OK for Jaba to post photos of cars, there was this gem too:
There was a superb and not often seen aspect of the Temora Spitfire VIII looking down from the "Crew Lounge" mezzanine floor (above and behind - an Axis fighter pilot's dream view) but it was always obstructed by hordes of punters so I didn't bother....
But if it's OK for Jaba to post photos of cars, there was this gem too:
There was a superb and not often seen aspect of the Temora Spitfire VIII looking down from the "Crew Lounge" mezzanine floor (above and behind - an Axis fighter pilot's dream view) but it was always obstructed by hordes of punters so I didn't bother....
Last edited by Dora-9; 9th May 2013 at 07:18.
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,135
I like to say ...ill.
A bit of an issue with breathing...at 5000m
But thanks to an excellent Travel Insurance Policy and surprisingly good medical attention in Kathmandu, a full recovery.
Funny thing about the flight. You probably can't see it, but the pilot is sucking on an oxygen bottle and I'm sucking on nothing. I was, to a degree, acclimatised to 60% oxygen levels. Whereas he had flown straight up from sea level. I believe that if he had stepped out of the helicopter without his bottle, he could have lost consciousness very quickly. Goes to show how the body can adapt fairly quickly (albeit, over a 5 day period) to these things.
A bit of an issue with breathing...at 5000m
But thanks to an excellent Travel Insurance Policy and surprisingly good medical attention in Kathmandu, a full recovery.
Funny thing about the flight. You probably can't see it, but the pilot is sucking on an oxygen bottle and I'm sucking on nothing. I was, to a degree, acclimatised to 60% oxygen levels. Whereas he had flown straight up from sea level. I believe that if he had stepped out of the helicopter without his bottle, he could have lost consciousness very quickly. Goes to show how the body can adapt fairly quickly (albeit, over a 5 day period) to these things.
Last edited by peuce; 11th May 2013 at 11:08.
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Search me - I only just got out of bed ....
Age: 76
Posts: 484
Last one of these....
VH-RME noses in at the front of the original ADL terminal. Once again it's in the mid 1960's from a slide scan. The absolute awe and wonderment which these beautiful aircraft invoked at that time still lingers fifty years on . ....
VH-RME noses in at the front of the original ADL terminal. Once again it's in the mid 1960's from a slide scan. The absolute awe and wonderment which these beautiful aircraft invoked at that time still lingers fifty years on . ....
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,135
Thanks Capt Fathom. I just had a look at his photos....Spectacular !
I don't think he was my pilot ...too skinny!
Brought back many good and bad memories.
Nepal's a crazy pace and it certainly gets under your skin. In fact, I'm going back there trekking again this year!
Hope I don't need Vertical Freedom's services this time
And just to keep it aviation.... one from the trip into Lukla. Might have been a Dornier?
I don't think he was my pilot ...too skinny!
Brought back many good and bad memories.
Nepal's a crazy pace and it certainly gets under your skin. In fact, I'm going back there trekking again this year!
Hope I don't need Vertical Freedom's services this time
And just to keep it aviation.... one from the trip into Lukla. Might have been a Dornier?
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Styx Houseboat Park.
Posts: 2,053
Scoop
Credit 
Credit - FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL.
Hadn't seen this, thought it worth sharing.
Scoop! Stealth fighter consigned to the bone yard
Credit - FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL.
Hadn't seen this, thought it worth sharing.
Scoop! Stealth fighter consigned to the bone yard
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