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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2016, 09:20
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Hi Lizzy, are you related to Trevor Finch? I was...

Hi Lizzy, are you related to Trevor Finch? I was in contact with him about 4 years ago and we exchanged some wonderful stories. I would love to see the letter yes pls.

Thanks for taking the time...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2016, 19:25
Replies: 55
Views: 49,345
Posted By mandyW

Yes of course - I will PM you

Yes of course - I will PM you
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2015, 18:25
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

A30yoyo - can't remember if I let you know but I...

A30yoyo - can't remember if I let you know but I forwarded the ebay info to Captain Wilkins' great-nephew and he won it! Many thanks for letting me know, he was delighted.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2014, 07:25
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Thanks so much for replying, lovely to hear the...

Thanks so much for replying, lovely to hear the story. I have never visited his grave but would very much like to.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Oct 2013, 20:26
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

yes please @A30yoyo! Nice to hear back from you!

yes please @A30yoyo! Nice to hear back from you!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2013, 21:51
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Henry - I would love to hear more info about my...

Henry - I would love to hear more info about my grandfather's childhood.. my father, Chris, went to Mourne Grange too and I'll call him up & ask him if he remembers hearing about your father, I am...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jun 2011, 20:42
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Hello OldBOACPilot lovely to hear from you!...

Hello OldBOACPilot lovely to hear from you! Wonderful you knew my grandfather, I have PM (Private Messaged) you with some more questions, hope you receive the message ok.

Best wishes

Mandy
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jun 2011, 21:13
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Thanks one11 I had already done a good search of...

Thanks one11 I had already done a good search of Flight and found some very good references. Very impressive they managed to get all the issues online & searchable.

By the way - "Sword in the Sky"...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2011, 17:20
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Many thanks RampTramp, I will buy a copy this...

Many thanks RampTramp, I will buy a copy this week!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jun 2011, 17:38
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Thanks scotbill - looking forward to my copy...

Thanks scotbill - looking forward to my copy arriving! Managed to get a copy for £1.42 off Amazon - hope it isn't too battered!

@WHBM - Nigelwas born in Madras and moved to Northern Ireland in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jun 2011, 21:39
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Many thanks to DeepestSouth who directed me to...

Many thanks to DeepestSouth who directed me to these references about my grandfather at:

Phorum :: WWW.MOSSIE.ORG Discussion Forum...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jun 2011, 21:26
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

@one11 - thank you so much for this reference!...

@one11 - thank you so much for this reference! I've ordered this book and am very excited to see the photo & references.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jun 2011, 12:51
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Yes thanks A30yoyo!

Yes thanks A30yoyo!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jun 2011, 12:04
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

@Planemike - you are spot on, he did work for...

@Planemike - you are spot on, he did work for Midland Scottish Air Ferries from Sept 1933 to October 1935.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2011, 22:02
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

@Planemike - Thanks for clarifying! Please...

@Planemike - Thanks for clarifying! Please continue to do so, I am new to all this but my reading list is growing by the day!

@WHBM - After his early RAF days, Pelly went to Midland Scottish Air...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2011, 18:09
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

@dash7fan - what reference is the small BOAC...

@dash7fan - what reference is the small BOAC photo from?

Thanks
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2011, 18:07
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

@Albert Driver - thank you for the reference, I...

@Albert Driver - thank you for the reference, I actually work for British Airways (computers not flying!) and have viewed Captain Pelly's personnel records there. I will try & scan them in as they...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th May 2011, 19:39
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

@WHBM - wow, thank you I will definitely call &...

@WHBM - wow, thank you I will definitely call & try & get copies of these editions, really appreciate you taking the time to research. I had read a small article about the proving flight at hong kong...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th May 2011, 13:47
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Thank you very much renfrew for the book...

Thank you very much renfrew for the book references, I've seen the Seven Skies one but hadn't see the "Merchant Airmen"reference - I've just ordered a copy! I believe the reference in "Mosquito" is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th May 2011, 20:39
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Thank you so much to everyone who has replied, I...

Thank you so much to everyone who has replied, I really appreciate it especially the wonderful newsreel and photo links. I have asked my father to check these to see if he can recognise my...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th May 2011, 19:23
Replies: 64
Views: 29,800
Posted By mandyW

Seeking information on Captain C. N. Pelly - my grandfather

Apologies if this is not the correct place to post but I am researching the life of my grandfather - Captain C. Nigel Pelly.

He was born in 1908 and worked for Hillman/Imperial...
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