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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Aug 2022, 18:06
Replies: 15
Views: 6,478
Posted By bigal1941

I saw it as well around 1900-1930 yesterday...

I saw it as well around 1900-1930 yesterday (Saturday) tracking westward at around 10000ft north of the M4. Thought the tail was painted solid red rather than the stripes. Piqued my interest.
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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Nov 2019, 16:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,396
Posted By bigal1941

Thank you all very much, the problem is SWMBO's...

Thank you all very much, the problem is SWMBO's make up etc and convincing her what needs to be done Alan
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Nov 2019, 15:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,396
Posted By bigal1941

Over night cases

Its a long time since I flew with an overnight "carry on" bag, what exactly is one allowed to put in a case other than your clothes these days. ? Thanks in advance Alan
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Aug 2019, 15:23
Replies: 31
Views: 8,231
Posted By bigal1941

Smile Answer to own question

Travel Insurance will cover a 24 hour delay
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Aug 2019, 17:20
Replies: 31
Views: 8,231
Posted By bigal1941

24 hour delay at Manchester

A quick question if I may, Son and family have checked in Manchester for a flight to Cancun by Thomas Cook, Holiday is booked with TUI. They have been informed that there is a 24 hour delay due to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Jun 2018, 20:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,083
Posted By bigal1941

You could well get a recorded telephone message...

You could well get a recorded telephone message that sounds very threatening from a supposed O203 number that doesn't connect.Aimed at the elderly I imagine. For information I am told is all over...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2017, 10:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,601
Posted By bigal1941

Sorry, my bad, should have made it clearer.....

Sorry, my bad, should have made it clearer.. Though according to the Viscount history website they both were owned by Philistone at some time. Thank you for making it clearer . Alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Sep 2017, 16:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,601
Posted By bigal1941

G-ACZB

Spent a couple of hours of my life flying in it from Huambo Angola to Lusaka courtesy of Dr Savimbi in the mid 70's flown by 2 German speaking pilots, probably South Africans, in a distinctly combo...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st May 2017, 06:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Posted By bigal1941

Just the answer I needed thank, you both for...

Just the answer I needed thank, you both for taking the time to solve my query. Thanks Al
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Apr 2017, 16:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Posted By bigal1941

Thanks for the reply KL867 Amsterdam - Osaka,...

Thanks for the reply KL867 Amsterdam - Osaka, business on 777/200 Al
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Apr 2017, 15:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Posted By bigal1941

Recharging 1pad on KLM Boing 777

First time travelling with wife who's addicted to "Words with Friends" Doubt if battery will last 14 hours. What plug/adapter should I use for recharging device on KLM 777 , Thanks in advance Al
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2016, 11:20
Replies: 54
Views: 18,669
Posted By bigal1941

By Hovercraft up the Amazon

it was a BBC TV "World about Us " programme. I know the Director Jenny Cropper, and the Cameraman John Beck. I have left messages. Regards Alan
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Aug 2015, 16:24
Replies: 8
Views: 4,268
Posted By bigal1941

Valve leakage

If I may can I give my experiencesand I am not nor have any intention of being a pilot.
I was born, unknown to me, with a bi cuspic aortic valve. It had no effect on my school life, I played rugby,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2015, 20:52
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,921,290
Posted By bigal1941

To be said in a Peter Sellars/ Allo Allo voice ...

To be said in a Peter Sellars/ Allo Allo voice


" Does my Bomb look big in this"
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Apr 2015, 17:44
Replies: 13
Views: 4,130
Posted By bigal1941

Thumbs up update

To put you out of your suspense, no expected text message, the flight left 26 hours later than its scheduled departure time. My suggestion that the flight crew yesterday, would have run out of flight...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Apr 2015, 08:33
Replies: 13
Views: 4,130
Posted By bigal1941

Devil To add insult to injury the flight has been...

To add insult to injury the flight has been delayed yet again, no reason given. Am awaiting text to confirm flight is overbooked and would I like to be bumped, can I expect a first class upgrade...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Apr 2015, 17:59
Replies: 13
Views: 4,130
Posted By bigal1941

Unhappy Thanks, just as well I am not going on some time...

Thanks, just as well I am not going on some time critical holiday with a cruise departure at end of flight. Again thanks
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Apr 2015, 17:30
Replies: 13
Views: 4,130
Posted By bigal1941

Devil Flight cancellation

Checked in on time in UK for a flight with a British Airline to the West Coast of USA, going a day early to get over jet lag for business meeting on Monday am. Flight delayed for over 4 hours with...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2015, 11:14
Replies: 80
Views: 23,801
Posted By bigal1941

The Mexican Viking and others

Excuse the resurrection of this thread, but as a young lad glued to the fence in Forresters Drive, I always wondered what happened to the Mexican Viking that sat out side the Air Couriers hanger for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2015, 10:58
Replies: 20
Views: 7,053
Posted By bigal1941

William Dempster Airlines

Nobody has mentioned a small airline called William Dempster that used Bovingdon together with Blackbush and Stanstead with 2 Tudors and a Dakota to fly low cost flights to South Africa. A well know...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2014, 14:30
Replies: 4
Views: 3,185
Posted By bigal1941

David Lomax

You have PM
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2014, 13:52
Replies: 4
Views: 3,185
Posted By bigal1941

David Lomax

David did his flying training in Canada, and graduated onto the T33. He was also the scourge of Bae regarding both the Tornado andTyphoon. He was a wonderful colleague and friend, either in some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Mar 2014, 19:50
Replies: 77
Views: 22,405
Posted By bigal1941

DC4 M at Redhill

Wasn't one maybe two stored at Redhill over a winter in the early 60's. One Pruner wrote about the ruts he made. Don't think it was BM but an earlier version of Tradewinds. Alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2014, 10:23
Replies: 77
Views: 22,405
Posted By bigal1941

Merlin in cars

Sounds like a guy called Jack Dodds who was a gearbox refurbisher. He was based , I think around Epsom way and he certainly put a Merlin in a RR maybe a Jag. There has been a recent article in in one...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2014, 19:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,692
Posted By bigal1941

Freddie Laker before they were converted to Super...

Freddie Laker before they were converted to Super traders
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Feb 2014, 11:33
Replies: 1,246
Views: 396,786
Posted By bigal1941

Is there now not a case for a PSO for Newquay -...

Is there now not a case for a PSO for Newquay - London service or even to a suitable hub with both am and pm timings. Looking at the damage to the railway line I suspect 4/6 weeks for the repair is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2013, 09:10
Replies: 36
Views: 4,996
Posted By bigal1941

Try the Train Line, it is routing you via...

Try the Train Line, it is routing you via Wilmslow ,Nuneaton, Cambridge, on Virgin and x Country, total journey time of 4hours, might be quicker via London, Have Fun Alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Nov 2013, 16:47
Replies: 18
Views: 3,484
Posted By bigal1941

Nobody has mentioned Phillip Meeson, some...

Nobody has mentioned Phillip Meeson, some cracking good yarns in his novels. Alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Oct 2013, 09:01
Replies: 17
Views: 8,991
Posted By bigal1941

Lighting

Might be worth bouncing light source on ceiling or off a large sheet of polystyrene foam. Also less likely to cause heat damage to originals. Apologies if I am telling somebody to suck eggs etc. Alan
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2013, 18:45
Replies: 78
Views: 15,536
Posted By bigal1941

The Cameraman in question would have been Ronnie...

The Cameraman in question would have been Ronnie Noble who after the war, joined the BBC was heavily involved with Sports Department in the 1960's, having moved on from filming to producing. Prior to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jul 2013, 15:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By bigal1941

Flew in one from Huambo to Lusaka sometime in the...

Flew in one from Huambo to Lusaka sometime in the mid 70's, still had ANZ timetables and inflight mags in the seat pockets. Saw it again in Rotterdam sometime later. Crew were probably South African...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Mar 2013, 19:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,731
Posted By bigal1941

From memory of Flights Global Airline Census,...

From memory of Flights Global Airline Census, eagerly perused in the 1950's in Wallington Public Library, reputedly had the worlds shortest scheduled airline route, all of 25 miles, between mainland...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2013, 20:54
Replies: 43
Views: 9,074
Posted By bigal1941

I think you will find that the RCAF, as it was...

I think you will find that the RCAF, as it was then, had their planes rebuilt and used them to test the DEW Line that was installed around their shores, replicating incoming high level fast jet...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2013, 10:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By bigal1941

Might have copied Brunel, but used somesort of...

Might have copied Brunel, but used somesort of plastic instead of leather,
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Feb 2013, 09:24
Replies: 43
Views: 9,074
Posted By bigal1941

Try Ch 4 tonight 24th Feb at 2000hrs

Try Ch 4 tonight 24th Feb at 2000hrs
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