The Rotary Nostalgia Thread
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Great stuff de Havilland
(Although this would have been an ideal post for the http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/417...licopters.html thread).
To the best of my knowledge your list appears fairly accurate (and a most useful confirmation of the information I already possess).
Those 'in the know' include PPRuNer Helipixman and Paul Tomlin of Edendale Graphics both of whom have a substantial awareness of the various Ferranti fleets.
I would be intrigued to discover the background on 'Atticus' (G-ATUS) as I had always imagined that Denis operated this while it was registered to Quinton Hazell but, we may be entirely wrong (it wouldn't be the first time). Identifying the shield on the side of Atticus might be a good start.
I am in touch with several members of the Ferranti family and will try and discover the origins behind the naming of 'HoverKnights'.
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Some BEA nostalgia:
Bell 47B of British European Airways (BEA) known as 'Sir Balan' at White Waltham in June 1952. The craft was operated by BEA's experimental helicopter unit. (Photo: Frank Hudson)
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Great stuff de Havilland
(Although this would have been an ideal post for the http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/417...licopters.html thread).To the best of my knowledge your list appears fairly accurate (and a most useful confirmation of the information I already possess).
Those 'in the know' include PPRuNer Helipixman and Paul Tomlin of Edendale Graphics both of whom have a substantial awareness of the various Ferranti fleets.
I would be intrigued to discover the background on 'Atticus' (G-ATUS) as I had always imagined that Denis operated this while it was registered to Quinton Hazell but, we may be entirely wrong (it wouldn't be the first time). Identifying the shield on the side of Atticus might be a good start.
I am in touch with several members of the Ferranti family and will try and discover the origins behind the naming of 'HoverKnights'.
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Some BEA nostalgia:
Bell 47B of British European Airways (BEA) known as 'Sir Balan' at White Waltham in June 1952. The craft was operated by BEA's experimental helicopter unit. (Photo: Frank Hudson)
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'Atticus' Shield
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I also had a look at 'Atticus' (G-ATUS) shield in the photo posted in this thread and it looks like some sort of animal in the heraldic rampant position in red & gold on a black background.
I thought it might be the Quinton Hazell logo but that is red dragon on a white background (see link Quinton Hazell logo, Vector Logo of Quinton Hazell brand free download (eps, ai, png, cdr) formats).
Could it be a Ferranti family crest? or even Sir Quinton's own?
Perhaps your contacts could confirm?
Re the Ferranti info, glad to be of help. I look forward to your Ferranti Helicopters tribute site later this year.
I also had a look at 'Atticus' (G-ATUS) shield in the photo posted in this thread and it looks like some sort of animal in the heraldic rampant position in red & gold on a black background.
I thought it might be the Quinton Hazell logo but that is red dragon on a white background (see link Quinton Hazell logo, Vector Logo of Quinton Hazell brand free download (eps, ai, png, cdr) formats).
Could it be a Ferranti family crest? or even Sir Quinton's own?
Perhaps your contacts could confirm?
Re the Ferranti info, glad to be of help. I look forward to your Ferranti Helicopters tribute site later this year.
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Looking for Mr Roy Spooner
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My name is Constantine. I am trying to get in touch with Roy Spooner of Spooner Aviation.
About a year and a half ago, I bought a 1976 white lotus esprit registration number OPH 633R. I am currently restoring it to it's original condition. I have been in touch with Lotus Cars and for their archives, they have sent me a certificate of vehicle provenance which includes the original owner. The selling dealer was a company called Bell and Colvill based in West Horsley, and the original owner was Spooner Aviation LTD of Shoreham-by-sea. The car is currently back in Norfolk being reupholstered by the man who worked at Lotus in 1976.
I would really like to get in touch with Mr Spooner to find out some more information about the history of the car. Any contact information would be very useful.
I hope someone out there can help me in my search.
My contact details are:
Constantine Herodotou
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Tel. +357 99404576
My name is Constantine. I am trying to get in touch with Roy Spooner of Spooner Aviation.
About a year and a half ago, I bought a 1976 white lotus esprit registration number OPH 633R. I am currently restoring it to it's original condition. I have been in touch with Lotus Cars and for their archives, they have sent me a certificate of vehicle provenance which includes the original owner. The selling dealer was a company called Bell and Colvill based in West Horsley, and the original owner was Spooner Aviation LTD of Shoreham-by-sea. The car is currently back in Norfolk being reupholstered by the man who worked at Lotus in 1976.
I would really like to get in touch with Mr Spooner to find out some more information about the history of the car. Any contact information would be very useful.
I hope someone out there can help me in my search.
My contact details are:
Constantine Herodotou
[email protected]
Tel. +357 99404576
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De Havilland, have been looking into the identity of the shield and, much like you, initially thought it could have been Quinton Hazell's red dragon/griffon but believe it is most likely a lion. Am trying to get a copy of both Quinton's and Denis' coat of arms.
Will certainly keep you posted on the progress of the Ferranti site. Much now accomplished and still much to do!
Red Button, Dennisimo (aka Dennis Kenyon - former world helicopter free-style champion and former MD of Spoonair which was owned by Roy Spooner) should be along soon and will hopefully be able to answer your question.
Some more nostalgia, this from Redhill:
Westland Whirlwind WS-55 Srs 3 G-AYNP on contract to HM Coastguard seen at Redhill on 2nd September 1973. (Photo: Trevor Bartlett)
How 'Bristowers' used to train:
Hiller UH-12C G-APMR at Redhill on 2nd September 1973. (Photo: Trevor Bartlett)
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De Havilland, have been looking into the identity of the shield and, much like you, initially thought it could have been Quinton Hazell's red dragon/griffon but believe it is most likely a lion. Am trying to get a copy of both Quinton's and Denis' coat of arms.
Will certainly keep you posted on the progress of the Ferranti site. Much now accomplished and still much to do!
Red Button, Dennisimo (aka Dennis Kenyon - former world helicopter free-style champion and former MD of Spoonair which was owned by Roy Spooner) should be along soon and will hopefully be able to answer your question.
Some more nostalgia, this from Redhill:
Westland Whirlwind WS-55 Srs 3 G-AYNP on contract to HM Coastguard seen at Redhill on 2nd September 1973. (Photo: Trevor Bartlett)
How 'Bristowers' used to train:
Hiller UH-12C G-APMR at Redhill on 2nd September 1973. (Photo: Trevor Bartlett)
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Lotus enquiry
Red Button ... If you send me a PM, I can give you the info you are seeking as I flew my old boss Roy Spooner into West Horsley when he purchased the car from Bobby Bell. Dennis Kenyon.
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Looking for Mr Spooner
Hi Dennis
Thank you very much. Have sent you an e-mail through this site, and I have also sent you a PM.
I would also like to congratulate you all on a very pleasant an interesting thread.
Best regards
Constantine
Thank you very much. Have sent you an e-mail through this site, and I have also sent you a PM.
I would also like to congratulate you all on a very pleasant an interesting thread.
Best regards
Constantine
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This image is a tag to the posts appearing on page 15 in which Air Gregory is discussed:
Air Gregory Hughes 300C G-AWVL at Denham on 5th September 1970 (Photo: Chris England)
AgustaBell 206B G-AYBE at Middle Wallop on 28th July 1973. (Photo: Trevor Bartlett)
GAYBE was registered to United Marine Ltd. in April 1970. She was then shipped off to France in May of 1977 returning to the UK in March 1996.
Any details about GAYBE's operations while registered to United Marine would be most welcome.
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This image is a tag to the posts appearing on page 15 in which Air Gregory is discussed:
Air Gregory Hughes 300C G-AWVL at Denham on 5th September 1970 (Photo: Chris England)
AgustaBell 206B G-AYBE at Middle Wallop on 28th July 1973. (Photo: Trevor Bartlett)
GAYBE was registered to United Marine Ltd. in April 1970. She was then shipped off to France in May of 1977 returning to the UK in March 1996.
Any details about GAYBE's operations while registered to United Marine would be most welcome.
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Air Gregory
And the daft thing is ... the lane in the picture behind the 269 AND the rickety gate are still there forty years later!
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300C?
269A more like. High speed tail rotor, low center console, RHD, short mast and all! Pure class right down to the colour!
269A more like. High speed tail rotor, low center console, RHD, short mast and all! Pure class right down to the colour!
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Brit Copters
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Doubtless old hat for British PPRuNers but I had never seen this Robbo before!
G-NOXY landing at Manchester Barton on 8th February 2011 (Photo: Brian Thompson)
Another swell Brit Copter!
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Doubtless old hat for British PPRuNers but I had never seen this Robbo before!
G-NOXY landing at Manchester Barton on 8th February 2011 (Photo: Brian Thompson)
Another swell Brit Copter!
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G-AWDU
Hi, my first time on here, so I hope I'm posting this on the correct thread- apologies if I've got it wrong.
I'm not a pilot, but was once a little girl who was the proud owner of a small blue pedal car. I was looking at some old photos with my mum last night and came across this one taken on the car park of the De Tabley Arms, Ribchester, Lancashire on 28th October 1969.
I now own a little 2 seater MGF sportscar and so posted the photo of my first ever convertible on the MGF/TF forum. To my delight, within an hour someone had been back on to tell me that 40 odd years on, G-AWDU was still flying!!!
I have stumbled across your forum whilst trying to find out some more information about the helicopter. I hope someone finds this picture of interest. I'd love to know who the pilot was if anyone recognises him.
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I'm not a pilot, but was once a little girl who was the proud owner of a small blue pedal car. I was looking at some old photos with my mum last night and came across this one taken on the car park of the De Tabley Arms, Ribchester, Lancashire on 28th October 1969.
I now own a little 2 seater MGF sportscar and so posted the photo of my first ever convertible on the MGF/TF forum. To my delight, within an hour someone had been back on to tell me that 40 odd years on, G-AWDU was still flying!!!
I have stumbled across your forum whilst trying to find out some more information about the helicopter. I hope someone finds this picture of interest. I'd love to know who the pilot was if anyone recognises him.
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Thanks for the replies, I'm reliably informed by the petrolheads on the MG forum that it's a model of a Ford Corsair! A company called Crayfords converted 3 real standard Corsairs into ragtops, all for showrooms, and these were the inspiration for the pedal cars.
The address in Leigh would make sense, as it's not too far from where we lived (in a straight line at least!)
No-one can remember why the helicopter landed there, just that my older brothers wanted to go and look at it so walked across- apparantly I INSISTED on 'driving' - some things never change !!!
The address in Leigh would make sense, as it's not too far from where we lived (in a straight line at least!)
No-one can remember why the helicopter landed there, just that my older brothers wanted to go and look at it so walked across- apparantly I INSISTED on 'driving' - some things never change !!!
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LancashireLass: Welcome to the Nostalgia thread on Rotorheads! Yes, you've come to the right place and, well done on your inaugural post!
At the time of your photo the craft in question was jointly owned by A. Smith Ltd (as mentioned by CharlieOneSix and TRC) and by F.V. Alderman, also of Lancashire. Hopefully before long, someone may come along and identify the pilot for you.
Smith and Alderman sold the aircraft (a Brantly B-2B) in 1974 to A&B Cars of Newton-le-Willows in Merseyside. Towards the end of the 70's the aircraft was bought by one of the UK's celebrated helicopter personalities and a regular contributor to this thread - Dennis Kenyon.
If you skip back to page 16 you can read Dennis' comments on this aircraft (post #310) and on the same page in post #315 you can see what the aircraft looks like today.
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LancashireLass: Welcome to the Nostalgia thread on Rotorheads! Yes, you've come to the right place and, well done on your inaugural post!
At the time of your photo the craft in question was jointly owned by A. Smith Ltd (as mentioned by CharlieOneSix and TRC) and by F.V. Alderman, also of Lancashire. Hopefully before long, someone may come along and identify the pilot for you.
Smith and Alderman sold the aircraft (a Brantly B-2B) in 1974 to A&B Cars of Newton-le-Willows in Merseyside. Towards the end of the 70's the aircraft was bought by one of the UK's celebrated helicopter personalities and a regular contributor to this thread - Dennis Kenyon.
If you skip back to page 16 you can read Dennis' comments on this aircraft (post #310) and on the same page in post #315 you can see what the aircraft looks like today.
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