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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2024, 19:22
Replies: 76
Views: 18,950
Posted By browndhc2

Thank you for the additional information...

Thank you for the additional information brakedwell, sounds an interesting trip. I seem to recall reading an article in "Flight" about the Boscombe Down Britannia undertaking a North Pole navex to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2024, 17:13
Replies: 76
Views: 18,950
Posted By browndhc2

That is a lovely picture of "Regulus", Which is...

That is a lovely picture of "Regulus", Which is preserved at Kemble.

I think the Nav aid was Green Satin.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2023, 18:14
Replies: 41
Views: 7,978
Posted By browndhc2

The Newcastle based Air Luton Dakota (G-AMPO) was...

The Newcastle based Air Luton Dakota (G-AMPO) was blocked in by ground equipment and a snow plough back in 1985 when they went bust.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jul 2023, 08:52
Replies: 104
Views: 21,914
Posted By browndhc2

Certainly true. We had a family friend who was a...

Certainly true. We had a family friend who was a Flight Engineer on the Ba VC10 fleet who transferred to the Tristar circa 1979. However in the 1978 book "Facts about an airline" by Alan Road...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2023, 16:23
Replies: 104
Views: 36,908
Posted By browndhc2

Fascinating, they would have looked good in...

Fascinating, they would have looked good in Overseas livery.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2023, 15:45
Replies: 104
Views: 36,908
Posted By browndhc2

I believe Overseas Aviation were to acquire four...

I believe Overseas Aviation were to acquire four of the type to operate a "walk on" no reservation service between Gatwick and Prestwick via Manchester.

The only Ambassadors I saw were Decca's ZP...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Apr 2023, 11:53
Replies: 23
Views: 2,940
Posted By browndhc2

Mike Bussey's son has uploaded some of his...

Mike Bussey's son has uploaded some of his fathers cinie film onto You Tube. Search "A pilots life "Parts 1 & 2. Great period footage of Bristols and Carvairs.

I rember Captain Roocroft from VF. A...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Apr 2023, 07:54
Replies: 23
Views: 2,940
Posted By browndhc2

Thanks for the correction Sandringham. I think LP...

Thanks for the correction Sandringham. I think LP was also Ex Midland Air Cargo.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Mar 2023, 15:41
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By browndhc2

Flt Eng /Nav Wing Question Bcal

I regret I've never flown with a Flight Engineer or Navigator having spent my life in short haul.

May I pick the brains of the learned members here as to to which type of Half wing the above...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Mar 2023, 14:39
Replies: 23
Views: 2,940
Posted By browndhc2

Pleased to have saved my Ian Allen Civil register...

Pleased to have saved my Ian Allen Civil register books too. When Airfix reissued their Bristol Super Freighter kit some years ago it included Sabena decals for G-APAV if memory serves me correctly....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2023, 06:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,038
Posted By browndhc2

Ahh yes Condor I recall various Topo's being part...

Ahh yes Condor I recall various Topo's being part of the ships library. I have a couple with Autair stamps. I've a couple of Flight manuals, One for a Hermes, the other a Brit 312. Both are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Mar 2023, 07:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,038
Posted By browndhc2

Thank you for the replies. Blind pew,...

Thank you for the replies.

Blind pew, fascinating the whole Papa India story is a very murky rabbit hole. I found your book fascinating.

eckhard, Thanks that goes a long way to confirming what...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2023, 06:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,038
Posted By browndhc2

BEA/Ba Flight Manual question

I understand that BEA had an exemption from the CAA which meant that they did not carry the Aircraft flight manual onboard. Can anybody confirm this and if so did it apply in Ba too?

Thank you in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2023, 16:42
Replies: 79
Views: 15,099
Posted By browndhc2

Great thread. A couple of Br 707 Flight deck...

Great thread. A couple of Br 707 Flight deck pictures.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/909x614/g_bcal_fd_mod_a2fa014fdc299c8fe5eb175a6d0239f07f043c21.jpg...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2022, 10:59
Replies: 70
Views: 16,769
Posted By browndhc2

I'd love to see that bit of film too. The Dak was...

I'd love to see that bit of film too. The Dak was G-AMHJ.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Sep 2022, 12:06
Replies: 234
Views: 36,643
Posted By browndhc2

An interesting list King 6024. Your...

An interesting list King 6024.
Your Glasgow-Heathrow shuttle would most likely have been a Trident 1C or 3B or possibly a Boeing 757-236.
The jet sectors ex Dublin would most likely have been...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2022, 17:23
Replies: 42
Views: 7,005
Posted By browndhc2

Does anybody know if Channel operated their...

Does anybody know if Channel operated their Comets and Tridents with Three pilots or did they have the benefit of a Flight engineer?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jul 2022, 04:26
Replies: 24
Views: 3,451
Posted By browndhc2

During the the mid1970's One of my school friends...

During the the mid1970's One of my school friends (in the UK) father was a Pan American Airways 727 First Officer, Berlin based on detachment from the States. The family rented a house and I believe...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2022, 12:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By browndhc2

Thank you TCU. I've found the picture, very...

Thank you TCU. I've found the picture, very atmospheric. I believe the York at Cosford is Ex Skyways. The company certainly got their moneys worth out of them with the trooping contracts and cargo...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2022, 07:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By browndhc2

Many thanks SWBKCB. The Brit facing away from the...

Many thanks SWBKCB. The Brit facing away from the camera is definitely G-AOVJ Ex Caledonian Airways. The other Bristol on the Right hand edge of the frame could well be VC or possibly 5Y-AYR. The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jul 2022, 04:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By browndhc2

Many thanks GAZIN for the reply that clears up...

Many thanks GAZIN for the reply that clears up the question nicely.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jul 2022, 15:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By browndhc2

Skyways of London at Stansted

I was hoping to tag two questions onto the Stansted history and nostalgia thread but it seems to have been archived. Firstly does anybody recall which Hangers Skyways of London used when they moved...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2022, 05:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,521
Posted By browndhc2

Yes Varsity WL678. ...

Yes Varsity WL678.
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2021, 05:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,760
Posted By browndhc2

Most if not all of the Airtours 4B's went to Dan...

Most if not all of the Airtours 4B's went to Dan Air. Not all saw service, some airframes being used as a source of spares. The only surviving 4B is G-APYD at Wroughton but alas she was not part of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Sep 2021, 17:58
Replies: 40
Views: 7,733
Posted By browndhc2

G-PCAM was scrapped on Guernsey mid 2018 but the...

G-PCAM was scrapped on Guernsey mid 2018 but the forward fuselage of G-FTSE survives in private ownership on the island. G-BDTN and G-BDTO serve as crash rescue airframes on ACI and GCI.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Aug 2021, 11:30
Replies: 107
Views: 18,693
Posted By browndhc2

Bay 20 ? ...

Bay 20 ?
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jun 2021, 19:06
Replies: 19
Views: 3,833
Posted By browndhc2

Julian Firth?

Julian Firth?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2021, 05:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,833
Posted By browndhc2

A lot of revenue was generated from moving parts...

A lot of revenue was generated from moving parts for the motor industry especially Ford with numerous trips to Saarbrucken and Valencia. The main UK hub for these trips being Southend. The aircraft...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2021, 06:07
Replies: 86
Views: 9,338
Posted By browndhc2

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1291x758/51246618514_a7bd31b7ae_o_d_7ae3ae5e9996e5a04440e0ca0ab46d91b75ce350.jpg


NI arriving at Lasham during October 1996. Not the gratest...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2021, 05:48
Replies: 86
Views: 9,338
Posted By browndhc2

GBAYJ please re consider dumping the NCL movement...

GBAYJ please re consider dumping the NCL movement logs. Its Gold dust to nerdy anoraks like myself. I am sure a good home could be found for them.

Back on topic I recall seeing the Dan 100/200's...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2021, 05:37
Replies: 98
Views: 18,465
Posted By browndhc2

How about British Caledonian Charter/Cal air...

How about British Caledonian Charter/Cal air International/Novair? I'm sure many of the more knowable contributors will be able to fill in the details such as time line and routes operated.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2021, 07:12
Replies: 278
Views: 58,815
Posted By browndhc2

Two for me, firstly the SRN 4 Hovercraft and...

Two for me, firstly the SRN 4 Hovercraft and secondly the VC10's Conway note at idle in the flare followed by the roar of revers thrust.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2019, 20:23
Replies: 21
Views: 4,106
Posted By browndhc2

Many thanks. I've been pondering the answer for a...

Many thanks. I've been pondering the answer for a week or so.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2019, 19:43
Replies: 21
Views: 4,106
Posted By browndhc2

Thank you for the fast responses and...

Thank you for the fast responses and translations.

Unfortunately, the scanned image just pixelates as I only have a basic device.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2019, 18:54
Replies: 21
Views: 4,106
Posted By browndhc2

An Osprey a bit of Latin and A Dakota

looking through photographs of Dakota G-AMSV whilst under Air Atlantique ownership I noticed that circa 1988/9 the Aircraft carried an inscription in Latin on a scroll under the companies Osprey logo...
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