To "taxi" a plane
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To "taxi" a plane
Fact:
At Brooklands, in 1911, student pilots drove around the airport in an old rattletrap of a monoplane they nicknamed "The Taxi".
The expression spread. Whence, to "taxi" an aeroplane.
At Brooklands, in 1911, student pilots drove around the airport in an old rattletrap of a monoplane they nicknamed "The Taxi".
The expression spread. Whence, to "taxi" an aeroplane.
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: UK
Guess you ought to take that up with the journalist who wrote it in the newspaper! I think it was the Surrey Herald but don't quote me as I was given the cut out by a relative who lives down the road from Brooklands!
Thought it would be interesting reading for all those wannabees however some of you have to bring down the bar - prove it's not and then we'll talk!
Bottle2throttle - I'll send you the clipping if you should wish just give me an address!
Thought it would be interesting reading for all those wannabees however some of you have to bring down the bar - prove it's not and then we'll talk!
Bottle2throttle - I'll send you the clipping if you should wish just give me an address!
