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From: Kings Caple, Ross-on-Wye.orPiccots End. Hertfordshire
G-BBPN
Sad to hear that old 1973 classic has been lost. Good news on the pilot being safe.
I recall so well delivering PN to her first owner in 73. No less than the Lord Spencer Compton. Delivery was made to his imposing Northampton mansion at Castle Ashby ... he also owned three quarters of the village, including the local Falcon pub! In those days the Spooner Aviation advertised price of £23,000 included the cost of PPL training.
An odd thing about that delivery was that the stone roof ballustrade at Castle Ashby, had the letters. ......... "The word of the Lord liveth forever." I recall smiling when I realised the final R had fallen to the garden below.
Just another piece of nonsense from the fading memory bank of a one-time Enstrom salesman.
Dennis K.
I recall so well delivering PN to her first owner in 73. No less than the Lord Spencer Compton. Delivery was made to his imposing Northampton mansion at Castle Ashby ... he also owned three quarters of the village, including the local Falcon pub! In those days the Spooner Aviation advertised price of £23,000 included the cost of PPL training.
An odd thing about that delivery was that the stone roof ballustrade at Castle Ashby, had the letters. ......... "The word of the Lord liveth forever." I recall smiling when I realised the final R had fallen to the garden below.
Just another piece of nonsense from the fading memory bank of a one-time Enstrom salesman.
Dennis K.
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From: Lincoln & Norwich
As they say
"Once a Salesman always a salesman"
Dennis, you got me thinking ...comming out of grey hair moment ..I had to check logbook.
First flew BBPN in April '78 with Peter Peckowski .... now there was another 'showman' like yourself. Sadly no longer with us.
So be happy that you are fit and well and with us and don't be embarrased to offer "Just another piece of nonsense from the fading memory bank of a one-time Enstrom salesman"
regards G
"Once a Salesman always a salesman"
Dennis, you got me thinking ...comming out of grey hair moment ..I had to check logbook.
First flew BBPN in April '78 with Peter Peckowski .... now there was another 'showman' like yourself. Sadly no longer with us.
So be happy that you are fit and well and with us and don't be embarrased to offer "Just another piece of nonsense from the fading memory bank of a one-time Enstrom salesman"
regards G
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From: Kent
Quite right!
Dennis please don't avoid sharing your trips down memory lane with us!
I enjoy them and they're always written great fondness.
Keep it up! Start your own thread.. I would always welcome some Friday afternoon humour or an amusing story from you!
All the best
XD
Dennis please don't avoid sharing your trips down memory lane with us!
I enjoy them and they're always written great fondness.
Keep it up! Start your own thread.. I would always welcome some Friday afternoon humour or an amusing story from you!
All the best
XD
