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Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Nov 2011, 19:55
Replies: 37
Views: 19,734
Posted By Tercarley

vctenderness The steward that used to swing...

vctenderness

The steward that used to swing out of the windows several floors up has just died - from natural causes I presume.
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Nov 2011, 11:24
Replies: 37
Views: 19,734
Posted By Tercarley

In the Pan Am series, just where are they staying...

In the Pan Am series, just where are they staying on slips as I have never ever stayed in a hotel/s like the ones depicted. When did a pilot ever leave the flight deck ( as in Cuba when his...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Sep 2011, 16:24
Replies: 8
Views: 3,775
Posted By Tercarley

Thought it was very overplayed!!!!! Situations...

Thought it was very overplayed!!!!! Situations like that do not pile up like that.
3rd Jun 2011, 23:15
Replies: 265
Views: 66,380
Posted By Tercarley

I belong to the Phyllis court Club in Henley on...

I belong to the Phyllis court Club in Henley on Thames as an o/seas member which has a reciprocal agreement with the RAF club so cancelled my subscription and use that facility when I want to go...
21st Jan 2010, 12:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Posted By Tercarley

No, my wife was in short skirts above the knee in...

No, my wife was in short skirts above the knee in 1962/3.
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2010, 19:24
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,043
Posted By Tercarley

There are agencies around the world that provide...

There are agencies around the world that provide Cabin Crew. I travelled on a trip to Tenerife once with a complete "agency" crew, so perhaps BA can get one of the agencies to provide cover for their...
6th Jan 2010, 17:54
Replies: 58
Views: 9,500
Posted By Tercarley

Ive got one of these metal ball and socket ...

Ive got one of these metal ball and socket shoulder joints. Will I be stopped all the time and my upper half strip searched?
1st Jan 2010, 14:19
Replies: 33
Views: 3,776
Posted By Tercarley

Another one was on our way to Beirut when 2...

Another one was on our way to Beirut when 2 Israeli military a/craft came up after forays into Syria I think. They were off home leaving the VC10 in the sky. Suddenly we saw these trails around us...
1st Jan 2010, 14:13
Replies: 33
Views: 3,776
Posted By Tercarley

Coming out of cloud at 30K ft out of Tehran and a...

Coming out of cloud at 30K ft out of Tehran and a fighter came straight across the nose of the aircraft - 747!!!!
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Dec 2009, 13:57
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,043
Posted By Tercarley

Big Brutha What is the cost to BA for...

Big Brutha

What is the cost to BA for tickets for pensioners that obviously in your eyes are on the scrap heap and living tax free in Cyprus, Spain etc (there is tax to pay in every country...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Dec 2009, 11:13
Replies: 3,879
Views: 580,043
Posted By Tercarley

I know that Speedbird does not have a comfy...

I know that Speedbird does not have a comfy rocking chair in retirement - in fact he is very much involved still in aviation and by my reckoning he has been employed in the airline industry for at...
23rd Dec 2009, 12:30
Replies: 53
Views: 12,859
Posted By Tercarley

Percentage-wise of his actual salary the older...

Percentage-wise of his actual salary the older person may have paid in more!!! In AVC's etc.
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Dec 2009, 09:45
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,812
Posted By Tercarley

Speedbird What I cant quite get to grips...

Speedbird

What I cant quite get to grips with is that BA(WW) I presume expected and asked in fact that pensioners would go and help out on baggage handling and other minor duties if there was a...
17th Dec 2009, 13:07
Replies: 72
Views: 10,301
Posted By Tercarley

I liked it when BA was a really good airline -...

I liked it when BA was a really good airline - when it was BOAC - in First class you were always addressed by your name!!!!!
17th Dec 2009, 13:02
Replies: 364
Views: 69,506
Posted By Tercarley

crewmeal Virgin do not put you out to grass...

crewmeal

Virgin do not put you out to grass as you so eloquently put it (lol) once you are over 35, there are plenty of CC there that are over that age my son being one of them! One thing they do...
16th Oct 2009, 21:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By Tercarley

My daughter was on the aircraft when it landed...

My daughter was on the aircraft when it landed into Gatwick from Guernsey and said she heard a loud bang as the undercarriage came down - not the normal undercarriage noise. There was a sharp whine ...
24th Sep 2009, 15:58
Replies: 76
Views: 24,544
Posted By Tercarley

Was living in Henley on Thames when I did this...

Was living in Henley on Thames when I did this and it was 1992. Dont think I would have been able to sign on in the Channel Islands even if I had lived here for 20 years!!!!!! Only lived in the...
23rd Sep 2009, 16:37
Replies: 76
Views: 24,544
Posted By Tercarley

Gypsy They didnt take money off me, as I...

Gypsy

They didnt take money off me, as I said before, I just signed on at 60 and they credited me until they thought I had the 40 or 44 years contributions whichever was applicable at the' long...
23rd Sep 2009, 16:04
Replies: 76
Views: 24,544
Posted By Tercarley

Gypsy I am not saying that he would get a...

Gypsy

I am not saying that he would get a job in SIA in fact I know what you mean - you could not have a job other than as a "plain" line Captain in BA when you went to SIA. If you held a...
23rd Sep 2009, 12:06
Replies: 76
Views: 24,544
Posted By Tercarley

Too right about "signing on", I did as soon as I...

Too right about "signing on", I did as soon as I left my last flying job which was when I was 60, as the industry had not progressed at that time to letting 60 yr olds fly anymore. This protected my...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Sep 2009, 16:53
Replies: 22
Views: 6,664
Posted By Tercarley

I think its the old boys network - the judge was...

I think its the old boys network - the judge was probably a friend of the family!!!!! CPS wanted to prosecute but the judge threw the case for international jurisdiction out of court before the case...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Sep 2009, 14:20
Replies: 22
Views: 6,664
Posted By Tercarley

because your a Guiness heiress...........

You can obviously behave as badly as you want to if your family is friendly with the Judge and you want to behave just as you like.!!!!!!!

"Clare Irby a member of the Guiness family was cleared...
10th Sep 2009, 17:38
Replies: 301
Views: 97,946
Posted By Tercarley

VIRGIN when it had only THREE Aircraft!!!!!!!!!

VIRGIN when it had only THREE Aircraft!!!!!!!!!
27th Aug 2009, 17:21
Replies: 39
Views: 16,500
Posted By Tercarley

B747 - in BOAC/BA called Dilbert First...

B747 - in BOAC/BA called Dilbert

First officers - Nigels
27th Aug 2009, 14:04
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

On the VC10 Round the World trips we used to stay...

On the VC10 Round the World trips we used to stay at the Reef. Nice place Honolulu but pricey to eat and drink there. I liked the next stop or the stop before that depending on which way you were...
25th Aug 2009, 15:44
Replies: 19
Views: 5,536
Posted By Tercarley

I remember bringing a Rolls Royce back from Dubai...

I remember bringing a Rolls Royce back from Dubai in the hold on the 747 in the early 1980's - rumour had it that it was the BA Station Managers Car!!!!
25th Aug 2009, 08:53
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

But didnt the 707 fleet have Hawaii postings as...

But didnt the 707 fleet have Hawaii postings as well?

VC10s took over the route to Oz but no postings. !!!!!! As I said we just flew round the world east and west about. They were 21 day trips...
24th Aug 2009, 15:22
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

Bit off topic but Ah yes, the Steyne Bar...

Bit off topic but

Ah yes, the Steyne Bar (always smelt dreadful) and the discos at the Manly National basement dancing place. BBQs on that little beach (where I got a bush tick in my chest and...
24th Aug 2009, 12:53
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

VC10 never had Sydney postings - if they had I...

VC10 never had Sydney postings - if they had I would have been on one!!! Comets did though, I was on those as well. Perhaps you are mistaking one beautiful aeroplane for the other beautiful...
24th Aug 2009, 10:27
Replies: 239
Views: 41,332
Posted By Tercarley

pax brittanica. That staff travel place...

pax brittanica.

That staff travel place underneath 221 was a terrible place to be, anxious place as well, as if you actually got your ticket you had to move pretty fast to get through to the...
23rd Aug 2009, 10:47
Replies: 239
Views: 41,332
Posted By Tercarley

First flight was on a Dove training up to...

First flight was on a Dove training up to Cranfield, Blackbushe and all over the place. First flight as a real airline pilot was as a 2nd officer with Jack Latus as the Captain. It was an 18 day...
22nd Aug 2009, 07:09
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

I cant remember - did it ever have to have one of...

I cant remember - did it ever have to have one of those multi-coloured tails on it?Hope it was never on it.
21st Aug 2009, 21:25
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

BEagle! re the Leadenhall article: They...

BEagle! re the Leadenhall article:

They (BA) let her keep her uniform!!!!!! They always wanted them back. She must have had a tailor made one. Probably got it made specially at Sams in...
21st Aug 2009, 18:07
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

BOAC only ever had 1st or Economy. Perhaps it was...

BOAC only ever had 1st or Economy. Perhaps it was another airline masquerading as BOAC. ??

Every airline has its share of tech problems. If it doesnt then it must be flying on a wing and a prayer...
21st Aug 2009, 17:55
Replies: 399
Views: 193,354
Posted By Tercarley

Didnt I read somewhere on here that Roz Hanby was...

Didnt I read somewhere on here that Roz Hanby was a school nurse now. I think it was here anyway. There were a lot of super girls around at the time as I remember!!!! She was just the one that got...
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