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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2020, 19:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,831
Posted By Wyvernfan

I have a soft spot for the Brigand even though...

I have a soft spot for the Brigand even though I’ve never seen one. And a few years ago I was in contact with a chap who IIRC was a navigator on Brigands. If you can pm me an email address I’ll let...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Oct 2020, 22:00
Replies: 80
Views: 35,171
Posted By Wyvernfan

Probably sounded something like this... ...

Probably sounded something like this...

https://youtu.be/qh3pLSMl9J0
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2020, 05:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
Posted By Wyvernfan

Thank you. PM sent to you.

Thank you. PM sent to you.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2020, 19:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
Posted By Wyvernfan

A long shot I know but did anyone get to take any...

A long shot I know but did anyone get to take any inside cockpit photos of G-MKAA or G-MKDA just before or during their scrapping?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2020, 06:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
Posted By Wyvernfan

Thanks guys. Sod’s law that two of them were...

Thanks guys.

Sod’s law that two of them were ex Korean cargo. I was really hoping to narrow it down to one!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2020, 19:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
Posted By Wyvernfan

Scrapped Filton 747-200

Can anyone tell me what 747-200’s were scrapped at Filton airfield, especially if any were ex Korean?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2020, 20:12
Replies: 20
Views: 4,278
Posted By Wyvernfan

A good start would be to give them a scrub and...

A good start would be to give them a scrub and look for a number beginning with AH.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2020, 17:30
Replies: 9
Views: 4,403
Posted By Wyvernfan

Thank you for the confirmation everyone! ...

Thank you for the confirmation everyone!


Rob
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2020, 15:32
Replies: 9
Views: 4,403
Posted By Wyvernfan

I appreciate the responses. To quote from...

I appreciate the responses.

To quote from the Airport Spotting website; “The company has already scrapped three Boeing 737 aircraft which had been retired in Russia – one -300 and two -500 models....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2020, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 4,403
Posted By Wyvernfan

I saw that list but didn’t know how comprehensive...

I saw that list but didn’t know how comprehensive it was, seeing as it only lists four 737’s in six years.

My source definitely states 737 300 at Teesside!


Rob
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2020, 12:30
Replies: 9
Views: 4,403
Posted By Wyvernfan

Apologies for reviving such an old thread, but...

Apologies for reviving such an old thread, but any ideas on what Boeing 737-300 was scrapped by Sycamore Aviation at Tees Valley airport?


Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2020, 06:37
Replies: 27
Views: 8,083
Posted By Wyvernfan

Agreed, Titan Mustang for me too! But obviously...

Agreed, Titan Mustang for me too! But obviously it’s down to personal choice.


Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th May 2020, 20:42
Replies: 84
Views: 21,019
Posted By Wyvernfan

“Poor performance and speed” pretty much sums it...

“Poor performance and speed” pretty much sums it up, but they were not the types fault. If you stick a decently powerful donk on the front of any aircraft then it has a far better chance of realising...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th May 2020, 07:36
Replies: 84
Views: 21,019
Posted By Wyvernfan

That’s a great piece on the Defiant, thanks for...

That’s a great piece on the Defiant, thanks for posting it up.

Its the one Aircraft type from the Battle of Britain that is claimed to be a restored tribute to its crews that is sadly missing...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2020, 12:08
Replies: 55
Views: 24,608
Posted By Wyvernfan

Haha, yes indeed. Great photo by the way ! ...

Haha, yes indeed. Great photo by the way !



Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2020, 06:50
Replies: 55
Views: 24,608
Posted By Wyvernfan

Great story! I presume the wings had been...

Great story! I presume the wings had been shortened in some way before it’s journey down the streets of Philadelphia?!


Rob.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2020, 06:44
Replies: 55
Views: 24,608
Posted By Wyvernfan

Thank you WHBM. I remember the last Conway...

Thank you WHBM.

I remember the last Conway engined BA 707 (G-APFJ I think) in the UK being scrapped at RAF Cosford in 2006 - not by the RAF museum who didn’t own it but by BA themselves. It had...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2020, 16:11
Replies: 55
Views: 24,608
Posted By Wyvernfan

Thanks for the extra info Alan Baker and Dave...

Thanks for the extra info Alan Baker and Dave Reid. I’ve only ever been aware before of the Conway engined version for BOAC / BA.


Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2020, 12:00
Replies: 55
Views: 24,608
Posted By Wyvernfan

Sorry but I’m not an expert on these types. 300...

Sorry but I’m not an expert on these types. 300 or 399 means nothing to me I’m afraid :confused:


Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2020, 07:04
Replies: 55
Views: 24,608
Posted By Wyvernfan

Interesting thread. I can’t tell from the photos...

Interesting thread. I can’t tell from the photos but is 4L-GAS fitted with RR Conways?



Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2020, 11:50
Replies: 384
Views: 126,248
Posted By Wyvernfan

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2020, 07:34
Replies: 384
Views: 126,248
Posted By Wyvernfan

Utterly superb contributions as ever, thank you! ...

Utterly superb contributions as ever, thank you!

Going back to the Flying Tigers / Intercontinental incident - which was arguably the closest that Stansted has ever come to a Tenerife like...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2020, 06:57
Replies: 384
Views: 126,248
Posted By Wyvernfan

Absolutely amazing and fascinating photos and...

Absolutely amazing and fascinating photos and information from all of you. Many thanks and please keep them coming!


Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2020, 07:45
Replies: 384
Views: 126,248
Posted By Wyvernfan

Great information and photos as ever guys. Was...

Great information and photos as ever guys. Was the old fire dump over by where the Tristar is / was stored?


Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2020, 08:37
Replies: 384
Views: 126,248
Posted By Wyvernfan

Smile Thanks for posting this photo, Sotonsean, as I...

Thanks for posting this photo, Sotonsean, as I flew on a Air Transat L1011 from Stansted to Toronto in 1989 which was also my first flight in an airliner - although sadly I didn’t make a note of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2020, 16:56
Replies: 384
Views: 126,248
Posted By Wyvernfan

TCU many thanks for that, very helpful. I hadn’t...

TCU many thanks for that, very helpful. I hadn’t realised the Argosy accident was that bad, having just read that it cartwheeled. Strewth what a mess.

Thanks also to everyone’s else’s...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2020, 08:01
Replies: 384
Views: 126,248
Posted By Wyvernfan

Thanks for posting those two incidents up guys. I...

Thanks for posting those two incidents up guys. I wasn’t aware of the Air UK one and hadn’t realised that the Leeds Utd football team headline happened at Stansted.

Apart from the BEA Argosy...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2020, 06:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,942
Posted By Wyvernfan

The F-105 I believe went to the IWM at Duxford...

The F-105 I believe went to the IWM at Duxford but has since regrettably moved on.


Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2019, 16:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,445
Posted By Wyvernfan

It depends which Sturgeon you refer to. The in...

It depends which Sturgeon you refer to. The in service TT.2 and TT.3 were apparently very easy to fly and a delight - the SB.3 on the other hand was truly awful to fly and a bit of a dog (or...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Nov 2019, 16:40
Replies: 1
Views: 1,174
Posted By Wyvernfan

Very nice thanks for posting. The Javelin is a...

Very nice thanks for posting. The Javelin is a type we really don’t hear or see enough of imo.



Rob
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Aug 2019, 20:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Wyvernfan

Indeed there is, I saw it in 2017 and on my last...

Indeed there is, I saw it in 2017 and on my last visit last year when I exhibited my Wyvern cockpit representation at the Yapton and Ford Local History Group exhibition in nearby Yapton.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Aug 2019, 19:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Wyvernfan

As the in service home of the Westland Wyvern...

As the in service home of the Westland Wyvern I’ve always hoped that a museum had been set up on the old Airfield. Ford has such a long and rich aviation history going way back to the First World...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2019, 06:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,962
Posted By Wyvernfan

Wow that’s a well travelled Hunter - including...

Wow that’s a well travelled Hunter - including interestingly enough three squadrons / airfields local to me - Duxford, Waterbeach and Stradishall.

A worthwhile project and best of luck.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jan 2019, 20:39
Replies: 13
Views: 2,800
Posted By Wyvernfan

From a patriotic point of view Concorde is a...

From a patriotic point of view Concorde is a masterpiece. But oh boy, just like most Russian aircraft the TU-144 is absolutely fascinating.
I so wish we had one in the UK.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Dec 2018, 22:28
Replies: 20
Views: 3,712
Posted By Wyvernfan

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/742x1102/1f26dc81_0a08_4f92_947b_f8c961f301be_23887e633ff8cf442e0af65435cf6ea6b0c2d854.jpeg
The aforementioned New House Farm (as shown by the red...
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