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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Apr 2014, 15:14
Replies: 13
Views: 4,236
Posted By greenviewpark

Proctors

Great to see that another Proctor has been saved --- I started up the UK Proctor Restoration group here in the UK. about 7 yrs ago, since then it has snowballed.
I used to work on Mk 1-11-111-&...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Feb 2013, 17:19
Replies: 23
Views: 6,289
Posted By greenviewpark

I was presented with a copy of the beautiful...

I was presented with a copy of the beautiful book:-- 'on the wings of a gull' by the members ot the 'percival restoration team; in recognition of my efforts in getting the team together about 5 years...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Feb 2013, 15:57
Replies: 23
Views: 6,289
Posted By greenviewpark

Many thanks --- i am having a very long gander...

Many thanks --- i am having a very long gander at air-britain as i have many hours just sitting about trying to amuse myself seeking out proctors
the proctor with which i have an avid interest in,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Feb 2013, 15:37
Replies: 23
Views: 6,289
Posted By greenviewpark

Kindness

Thank you for your kind wishes ---sadly illness is incurable but trying to keep up my spirits with all the pprune topics especially on the Proctors

Thank you
GVP
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2013, 10:58
Replies: 23
Views: 6,289
Posted By greenviewpark

Proctors

I have been away from the forums for a very long time due to a serious illness;
My friend is restoring Proctor LZ 791, & in the workshop area are 3 more various Mks,
LZ 791 is being restored to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Mar 2010, 10:39
Replies: 32
Views: 18,567
Posted By greenviewpark

Boston/Havocs

During WW11 I grew up within a mile of RAF Hunsdon Herts which had Boston & Hovocs based there, & as a young boy used to cycle there to see these delightful A/C taxi - take-off & land.
Mostly we...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2009, 11:54
Replies: 6
Views: 3,100
Posted By greenviewpark

N/Weald Hurricanes

Wonderful pics Gary
Great to see the pics of the Hurricane on the turf at N/Weald -- & to see some of the WW11 heros with them --- are you able to name the Veterans & todays pilots please? -- it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2009, 16:56
Replies: 44
Views: 21,893
Posted By greenviewpark

Tower bridge

Most probably it was when the Mad Major flew under most of the Thames bridges in Auster G-AGYD from Herts & Essex Aero Club at broxbourne Herts -- he was fined & expelled from the club.
More info...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2009, 09:51
Replies: 75
Views: 28,297
Posted By greenviewpark

Herts & Essex

Hi T
Prentice OKL is currently under restoration at Old Warden

Are you thinking of the fine imposed upon 'The Mad Major' for flying the Herts & Essex Auster G-AGYD under most of the Thames...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2009, 09:38
Replies: 75
Views: 28,297
Posted By greenviewpark

Herts & Essex

Hi
There were two Ercoupes at Stapleford RHB & RHC both of which recently flew in a fly-in at our local airfield-- in fact a chap I knew worked on them at Stapleford & was recently present at the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2009, 10:33
Replies: 75
Views: 28,297
Posted By greenviewpark

Broxbourne

Hi
The two volume book 'Wings over Nazeing' was written by my late friend Les Kimm who sadly passed away last October.
I helped him with the facts etc. as in our early years we worked together for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2009, 10:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,132
Posted By greenviewpark

Essex fly-in

Hi
Are you still flying any of these great types ? -- if so would you concider a fly-in to a beautiful, large sized farm strip in Essex?
PPR is required. --- further fly-ins are being arranged...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2009, 10:32
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By greenviewpark

Bagington

Great --- my thanks for that

Greenviewpark :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Aug 2009, 11:37
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By greenviewpark

Bagington Coventry

Hi
Has anyone pics/stories of Bagington during the period 1945 to 1975 please?
It is purely for the interest of a friend

Any help would be gratefully recieved.

Thank you in anticipation
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jan 2009, 11:46
Replies: 15
Views: 6,325
Posted By greenviewpark

Bleriot pic

Great to see that pic again as my Granma had one of those original photographs hanging on her wall over 75 years ago (or maybe more years than I remember) & I grew up looking admiringly at it.
I am...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jan 2009, 10:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By greenviewpark

Angel G-AIZZ

Has anyone got any pics of G-AIZZ which sadly was W/O in the early 1990s

Any help greatly appreciated.

My thanks in anticipation

greenvieviewpark
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2008, 11:56
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,521
Posted By greenviewpark

finger trouble

My regrets -- I should have addressed the mail to JayDeeFlyer

Greenviewpark
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2008, 11:12
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,521
Posted By greenviewpark

Eager to fly

Hello to you both
I have just arrived at my 80th year on this earth but nevertheless love to get my feet off of it by way of taking to the sky --- many years ago I worked on Percival Proctors Vega...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jul 2008, 09:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By greenviewpark

Herts & Essex

Thanks Windriver for those pieces of info --- I would be delighted to see any pics you can dig up please, I worked at Broxbourne during WW11 on the airframes of Proctors, Vega Gulls, Q6 Petrels,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jul 2008, 12:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By greenviewpark

Angel Herts & Essex Aero Club

Has anyone out there ever been associated with this flying club, & or have pics of the A/C. & airfield at Broxbourne Herts from 1931 to 1953 -- or when they moved to Stapleford Tawney in 1953. until...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jun 2008, 09:25
Replies: 18
Views: 2,499
Posted By greenviewpark

vandlism

What ingorant prats they are --- if caught they should be locked in a forced labour camp -- & the key thrown away.

Dustyone
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2008, 15:14
Replies: 0
Views: 497
Posted By greenviewpark

Angel Proctor 5 used by the Brit. air attache to USA

I have been trying very hard to find the full colour scheme for this aircraft, any pics. or imformation on the A/C. & the Air attache would be most welcome.

Thank you in anticipation.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2008, 15:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,582
Posted By greenviewpark

Angel Congrats.

Congratulations to Henry, a great man, --- it's hard to believe that in 20yrs - 3 months - & eleven days that I will 'possibly' reach that grand age. !!!!

Greenviewpark ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2008, 14:24
Replies: 0
Views: 557
Posted By greenviewpark

Proctor 5 Brit. Ambassador USA

I am seeking a pic. & or colour scheme of the Mk5 Proctor used by the British Ambassador to the USA in the late 1940s early 1950s.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as the scheme may well be...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Nov 2007, 10:49
Replies: 9
Views: 5,736
Posted By greenviewpark

Peter Treadaway

Some years ago I was in touch with Peter Treadaway Jnr, sadly I moved, & he moved causing us to lose contact, is there anyone out there who may know of him please.
I once flew with Pete senior in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Sep 2007, 11:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,051
Posted By greenviewpark

Proctor 5 cowling emblem

Is there anyone out there who know's what the initials JH , in a 'winged' circle stand for, it was painted on the engine cowlings of G-AHTE when it served with Derby Airways?

My friend has this...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Aug 2007, 16:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By greenviewpark

Proctor Pics

My thanks for the pics.
Greenviewpark
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2007, 15:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By greenviewpark

Proctor Pictures

Has anyone out there got any pics. of any of the Mks. of Percival Proctors, other than those which are at present airworthy in the UK. or NZ. Please?

I am seeking in particular G-AHTE -- G-AKIU...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Mar 2007, 12:34
Replies: 0
Views: 827
Posted By greenviewpark

Broxbourne hangar fire

Has anyone any pics. of the 1947 fire at Herts & Essex Aero club Broxbourne Herts, which destroyed Proctors :- G-AGZL - G-AHLW - G-AIAC.?
Any Help would be appreciated.

Dustyone
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2007, 12:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,254
Posted By greenviewpark

Halcyon days contact

Hi Halycon days
Re:- Clacton airfield,--- Please contact me on -- [email protected] ([email protected])
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2007, 09:55
Replies: 121
Views: 28,749
Posted By greenviewpark

Trainee or inexperienced

Anyone who was a trainee (pilot etc.) & gained their wings, then went onto an active unit would know the difference.
Successful completion (getting your wings etc.) did'nt make you experienced. In...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2007, 11:35
Replies: 121
Views: 28,749
Posted By greenviewpark

Widow makers

An aptly named candidate A/C for your list would be the large twin boomed, twin engined, 'Black Widow', --- plus the Bell 'Airacobra' which did'nt get a great write up, as it's 'car type' cockpit...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2007, 09:44
Replies: 28
Views: 14,264
Posted By greenviewpark

Auster ????

The pic. no doubt was posed, the Auster Alpha he is posing in front of is almost certainly G-AJEI --- this A/C is currently airworthy'

Dusty
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2007, 10:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,335
Posted By greenviewpark

Lympne 1946 kings cup air race

Are there any pics. out there of this 1946 event, or maybe any of the other 1946/56 Kings Cup air races, or even of events at other airfields in theUK. during that period?

Any help gratefully...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2007, 09:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By greenviewpark

What happened to Count Cantacuzene?

Does anyone know what happened to the 1950s aerobatic ace Count Cantacuzene, did he die of natural causes? Or was he kidnapped & murdered?

Are there any pics of him performing his wonderful...
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