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Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2014, 19:57
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,349,248
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Question Newsreader on ITV tonight twice announced that...

Newsreader on ITV tonight twice announced that the search area now covers 28 million square miles !!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jul 2012, 15:26
Replies: 31
Views: 6,846
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Farnborough 2012

I have been to 2 Farnborough Shows, 1957 and 2010. I still have fond memories (and photos of '57.) In my opinion the fifties were the most exciting period in British aviation. I have attended many...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2009, 14:54
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,805
Posted By Gordon Fraser

As a long term air show attendee, I would like to...

As a long term air show attendee, I would like to add my two cents worth to the debate.
Because of a serious illlness, I am no longer able to attend airshows as I can no longer enjoy strolling round...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2008, 11:15
Replies: 23
Views: 7,303
Posted By Gordon Fraser

The Yorkshire Air Musuem at Elvington are...

The Yorkshire Air Musuem at Elvington are currently restoring an Argus - They may be able to assist
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2008, 09:52
Replies: 31
Views: 12,787
Posted By Gordon Fraser

As a young sprog of ten or eleven, I remember our...

As a young sprog of ten or eleven, I remember our class in Edinburgh being taken out of lessons to watch the Brabazon fly over Edinburgh in 1950/51. I believe that the aircraft made a trip round the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jul 2008, 10:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,024
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Lancaster due over West Yorkshire

Just to advise that the B. of B. Lancaster is scheduled to make a flyby over the Ponderosa Farm Thereapeutic Centre at Heckmondwike, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire on Sunday July 13 at 3.30 pm.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd May 2008, 12:16
Replies: 36
Views: 8,517
Posted By Gordon Fraser

I have just reviewed an old video purchased by me...

I have just reviewed an old video purchased by me in Canada in the mid-eighties. It is called "Nightbombers" and claims to be the only colour footage of Lancasters actually filmed during the war. It...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th May 2008, 11:36
Replies: 226
Views: 76,200
Posted By Gordon Fraser

evansb Absolutely no doubt - its a Skylancer. ...

evansb
Absolutely no doubt - its a Skylancer. The Skyray was a good looker too.
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2008, 17:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,070
Posted By Gordon Fraser

ITV news tonight shows reg as G-CZBE - Google...

ITV news tonight shows reg as G-CZBE - Google search shows microlight as Streak Shadow
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Aug 2007, 18:08
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Grumman Duck on DVD

Just to alert fans of this little exposed WW2 veteran. A certain Sunday newspaper is giving away a free DVD of "Murphy's War" starring Peter O'Toole with next Sunday's copy. The movie is not up to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Aug 2007, 18:02
Replies: 43
Views: 14,022
Posted By Gordon Fraser

At Dishforth in 1956/57 on an ATC camp, we...

At Dishforth in 1956/57 on an ATC camp, we watched a singlepin fly backwards across the airfield, under perfect control. I believe the stallling speed of the singlepin was about 25 mph and the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Feb 2007, 15:56
Replies: 239
Views: 41,324
Posted By Gordon Fraser

May 1961 - Air India B707 to Dum Dum, Calcutta...

May 1961 - Air India B707 to Dum Dum, Calcutta via Paris, Frankfurt, Rome and Cairo. After 3 1/2 years working in India, returned to England via by BOAC VC10, overnighting in Bahrain. Both...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jan 2007, 12:39
Replies: 83
Views: 21,901
Posted By Gordon Fraser

I had my one and only flight in a Beverly as an...

I had my one and only flight in a Beverly as an air experience flight while with the ATC at summer camp at Dishforth in 1956 or 57. Regarding the bottom hatch in the tailboom, I seem to remember...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Dec 2006, 21:34
Replies: 48
Views: 17,687
Posted By Gordon Fraser

This Sandringham/Sunderland passed through...

This Sandringham/Sunderland passed through Toronto in 1995, en route, I believe to Oshkosh and then Florida. It overnighted in Toronto Harbour and I obtained good video of it taking off and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2006, 14:21
Replies: 121
Views: 28,748
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Brickhistory Being a bit pedantic, I know, but...

Brickhistory
Being a bit pedantic, I know, but it is the Short STIRLING and not the Short Sterling.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2006, 13:26
Replies: 121
Views: 28,748
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Nick. You should have at least a glance at the...

Nick.
You should have at least a glance at the Tarrant Tabor, designed by a building contractor in the latter stages of WW1 and intended as a six engined large triplane bomber with Berlin as its...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Sep 2006, 07:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By Gordon Fraser

There was a KC10 Extender on the ground at...

There was a KC10 Extender on the ground at Leuchar's Airshow on Saturday Sep 9
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2006, 08:14
Replies: 90
Views: 58,227
Posted By Gordon Fraser

An amazing website. A very professional use of...

An amazing website. A very professional use of the media in recording the history of an air base. The old pics and videos are brilliant. What a time capsule for former squadron members and their...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Aug 2006, 14:27
Replies: 17
Views: 5,222
Posted By Gordon Fraser

I filmed an excellent VHS video of George Aird...

I filmed an excellent VHS video of George Aird taken in 1983 when he passed through Mount Hope, Hamilton piloting Mosquito TT35 RS712 E-GF, with co-pilot George Stewart of Canadian Warplane Heritage....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Aug 2006, 08:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By Gordon Fraser

JW I thought the engine pods were unusual. ...

JW
I thought the engine pods were unusual. They are Conways. Thanks again
ATB :ok:
Thanks for your info. I was curious about those Sea Furies too!!!:confused: :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2006, 12:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Thank you atb and treadi - I tried Google for...

Thank you atb and treadi - I tried Google for actual reg. I never thought of Googling for the whole Air Canada obsolete DC8 fleet!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2006, 12:02
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By Gordon Fraser

CF-TJE - Can someone confirm identity ?

I am transferring my father's old 8mm film to DVD. In 1971 he visited me in Toronto and filmed his trip. The film clearly shows aircraft reg on wing as CF TJE. My own research does not bring up...
Forum: Flight Testing
27th Jul 2006, 17:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,466
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Don Rogers, Avro Canada test boss in 1950s dies

The Toronto Sun today reports the death at 89, in Toronto, of Don Rogers, Avro Canada test pilot boss in the fifties The test pilot, who ran the ill-fated Avro Arrow's flights, although he never...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2006, 16:52
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By Gordon Fraser

I have just watched my VHS copy of “Strategic Air...

I have just watched my VHS copy of “Strategic Air Command” for the first time in years. The flying sequences are superb although the story line is poor. It is really a fine propaganda film,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2006, 09:04
Replies: 42
Views: 11,626
Posted By Gordon Fraser

One of the highlights of my spotting career when...

One of the highlights of my spotting career when when I saw my one and only B36, in 1957,at altitude near Greenham Common. I still have the photographic proof and vividly remember the unique throb...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th May 2006, 20:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,840
Posted By Gordon Fraser

I remember reading many years ago that Air Canada...

I remember reading many years ago that Air Canada acquired their fleet of B727s as a result of a superb selling job by Boeing in the early seventies. If my memory serves me correctly, Boeing sales...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th May 2006, 12:27
Replies: 28
Views: 6,813
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Total loss at Toronto of Air Canada DC8-63,...

Total loss at Toronto of Air Canada DC8-63, CF-TIW on Jul 5 1970 was caused by aircraft dropping after accidental deployment of spoilers by First Officer at 50ft. The Captain reacted immediately...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2006, 14:22
Replies: 34
Views: 9,655
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Can anyone tell me how often images on Google...

Can anyone tell me how often images on Google Earth are updated. I went to look at status of new Wembley Stadium and the image still shows the old stadium with the twin towers before demolition - at...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Feb 2006, 14:35
Replies: 80
Views: 27,612
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Tilewood Whatever happened to the Prentices?

Tilewood

Whatever happened to the Prentices?
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Feb 2006, 13:31
Replies: 80
Views: 27,612
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Although Sir Freddy Laker will be long remembered...

Although Sir Freddy Laker will be long remembered for his pioneering work in low-cost charter airlines, this was merely the peak of an extraordinary career in aviation. In 1947, Sir Freddy...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
24th Jan 2006, 13:53
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By Gordon Fraser

ppp. Thank you again. I used to work for a...

ppp.
Thank you again. I used to work for a computer assembler in Yorkshire - not in a technical sense - but I learnt some basics. My computer was custom built and I suspect that the fan is not...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Jan 2006, 14:21
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By Gordon Fraser

PPP So Far, so good here too. Thanks GF

PPP

So Far, so good here too. Thanks

GF
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Jan 2006, 16:53
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Pop, Thanks for your info and guidance. I have...

Pop,
Thanks for your info and guidance. I have downloaded patch from Microsoft and will be sitting with fingers crossed for the next few days.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Jan 2006, 10:57
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Conan, I leave the computer on all day and use...

Conan, I leave the computer on all day and use it every 2/3 hours. It only happens after some time running. I never have any problem booting up. Perhaps I should close down between uses? No new...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Jan 2006, 18:42
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By Gordon Fraser

Conan, Thanks for your reply. My mouse plugs...

Conan,
Thanks for your reply. My mouse plugs into port on computer and doesn't use batteries.
Gordon
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