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Forum: Rumours & News
11th Oct 2022, 12:46
Replies: 22
Views: 11,165
Posted By atb1943

In May 1999 I was returning from Stansted to Hahn...

In May 1999 I was returning from Stansted to Hahn with a friend, when we missed getting off the transport at the right finger but didn't notice until we asked where our flight was. Over there, the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Aug 2019, 08:34
Replies: 3
Views: 7,929
Posted By atb1943

Rotorflug Bell 206L-3 D-HOTT and Aeroprakt...

Rotorflug Bell 206L-3 D-HOTT and Aeroprakt EC-GU1. German family of four aboard the Bell, Italian pilot, two Spanish in the UL.

R.I.P.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2019, 09:04
Replies: 68
Views: 46,642
Posted By atb1943

In his initial thread query, g-kest mentions the...

In his initial thread query, g-kest mentions the two Spitfires that collided (over Fleet Hants) and which I witnessed. I don't believe they were connected with an air show, rather an inter-service...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2018, 16:54
Replies: 27
Views: 9,960
Posted By atb1943

I recall cycling up to Heathrow to see it...

I recall cycling up to Heathrow to see it displayed on the Queen's Building. See here: https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1004037
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2018, 20:23
Replies: 8
Views: 5,425
Posted By atb1943

Very sorry to learn of John's passing. I recall...

Very sorry to learn of John's passing. I recall visiting British Eagle in the early sixties with John and Bob Ruffle, bumping into Dave Cotterell while we were there. Bob and John were together at...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Apr 2016, 17:48
Replies: 6
Views: 4,441
Posted By atb1943

Try to get a copy of 'The Concorde Story' by...

Try to get a copy of 'The Concorde Story' by Christopher Orlebar ISBN 0 600 33369 8
There's a chapter 'The Flight-Acceleration' and another on Deceleration, The Navigation Chart is printed on the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Dec 2015, 12:13
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

Very many thanks BEagle! I had forgotten that it...

Very many thanks BEagle! I had forgotten that it was that - shall we say - unusual! Glad the engine was strapped in tightly, otherwise it might have ended up in the Flight chalet! IIRC they had a few...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Dec 2015, 19:47
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

Heehaw, guess I asked for that! Well, I'd better...

Heehaw, guess I asked for that! Well, I'd better get ahead and post those photos....

Possibly one of the worst burgers I've ever had... ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Dec 2015, 15:34
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

Whoops! Thanks for the headsup!:ugh:

Whoops! Thanks for the headsup!:ugh:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Dec 2015, 13:39
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

@FL575 Not sure where 'RAE' has been mentioned,...

@FL575 Not sure where 'RAE' has been mentioned, but the lovely long-nosed RRE Canberra WH953 did appear on 6 September according to 'Farnborough Spotter' referring to it as a 'low level photo shoot'....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Dec 2015, 10:54
Replies: 187
Views: 112,482
Posted By atb1943

We had a pretty good system at Oxford of chart...

We had a pretty good system at Oxford of chart kits for students and I suggested we try to get Hamble and Perth on the same scheme. Good idea said the boss, let's go. I did the honours by mail and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2015, 22:23
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

Talking @Flybiker I'll have to learn how to all over...

@Flybiker

I'll have to learn how to all over again; tomorrow methinks, somewhat too much водка
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2015, 21:29
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

Believe you're right Haraka, seem to recall...

Believe you're right Haraka, seem to recall hearing about it at MAKS in '95. Was visiting friends in Zhukovsky one evening after the show and his apartment just across the way was pointed out,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2015, 14:55
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

It is indeed, Tredders! I remember there was a...

It is indeed, Tredders! I remember there was a bit of a barney going on, probably about where to go or what to do next, and he was a bit pi**ed. I don't know who the chap is next to Duncan Simpson,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2015, 09:53
Replies: 44
Views: 18,339
Posted By atb1943

I happened to be standbuilding on the day and was...

I happened to be standbuilding on the day and was taking a break at the Greasy Spoon when the weather seemed to turn black over towards the east, and an aircraft with huge headlights was spotted on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2014, 06:00
Replies: 62
Views: 31,083
Posted By atb1943

I'll have to see if I got a better shot of it,...

I'll have to see if I got a better shot of it, though I fear I was more interested in the MiG, of which I took several detailed photos. I was fortunate in that the exhibits were in daylight, there...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2014, 10:00
Replies: 62
Views: 31,083
Posted By atb1943

@ India Four Two Lauriebe is correct - I've...

@ India Four Two

Lauriebe is correct - I've dug out the original photo print and the aircraft is Ventura TS-306. Its full history is here:
Photos: Lockheed (Vega) 237 Ventura V Aircraft Pictures...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Nov 2014, 08:21
Replies: 62
Views: 31,083
Posted By atb1943

Mainly SAAF Shackletons

In his #14 Proplinerman asks for shots of SAAF Shackletons, which prompted me to dig up those I photographed in South Africa (Cape Town and Swartkop) in 1992 and re-scan them.

I've put them on my...
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th May 2013, 11:01
Replies: 10
Views: 11,818
Posted By atb1943

Bit old now, but three aircraft are still parked...

Bit old now, but three aircraft are still parked out at Frankfurt.
Local press 3 May:

http://http://www.airliners.de/air-cargo-germany-meldet-insolvenz-an-und-plant-neustart/29558

I put it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2013, 01:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,601
Posted By atb1943

Here's a link to a previous...

Here's a link to a previous threadhttp://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/225668-ndn-firecracker.html

and my photos (scans of prints)

Firecracker arriving at Le Bourget early '80's ?...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Nov 2012, 18:13
Replies: 181
Views: 79,354
Posted By atb1943

Prentice G-AOPL

@ old, not bold

You wrote, back in July:

'I have only just seen your post above with the picture of the dismantled Prentice in 1992.

Unless someone repainted mine back in Service colours and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Oct 2012, 22:45
Replies: 3
Views: 2,015
Posted By atb1943

Peter, may I assume that you have a copy of...

Peter,

may I assume that you have a copy of her book 'Alone in the Sky' and that you are looking for more details than are contained in its Chapter 17?

If not, please pm me, I'll be happy to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2012, 23:30
Replies: 3
Views: 3,205
Posted By atb1943

I've done a bit of digging, and am told that the...

I've done a bit of digging, and am told that the first issue was dated 21 May 1976, the first revised issue 11 June 76, and that there were a total of 39 re-issues before AERAD took over. I am not...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2012, 18:51
Replies: 3
Views: 3,205
Posted By atb1943

Hi there, I think you'll find that what you...

Hi there,

I think you'll find that what you have is a pukka chart as used by BA for their trans-Atlantic operations. I recall we were chuffed to be asked to produce them considering that BA had...
Forum: Flight Testing
26th Jul 2012, 18:28
Replies: 47
Views: 46,783
Posted By atb1943

J. B. 'Tommy' Thompson

It's my sad duty to inform you that Tommy passed away on Tuesday, July the 24th after a fight with cancer that prevented his getting up for the past six-odd weeks. He would have been 91 in September....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th May 2012, 15:09
Replies: 181
Views: 79,354
Posted By atb1943

Seahawk crash at Blackbushe 1 September 1958, 1405z

Mike,

Last September you wrote:

Much as I hate to argue with a fellow Old Fernebergian, it was Tom Boulter who took the much used photo of the Seahawk crashing. Tom, along with my brother, was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Feb 2012, 19:18
Replies: 181
Views: 79,354
Posted By atb1943

@ old, not bold This brought to mind...

@ old, not bold



This brought to mind that I was sure I had seen a Prentice in the SAA hangar at Jan Smuts (as it was called then) in 1992 when I was down there for Aviation Africa. Lo and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Feb 2012, 20:27
Replies: 39
Views: 9,260
Posted By atb1943

A little bit of trivia - a friend of mine was...

A little bit of trivia - a friend of mine was presented with the stencil that was used to apply the registration on 83H during a visit to Faro ATC. It's now in his collection in East Sussex.

If...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jan 2012, 23:44
Replies: 82
Views: 35,398
Posted By atb1943

Here's one I just unearthed of 'OYH at Aberdeen...

Here's one I just unearthed of 'OYH at Aberdeen in September 1981. IIRC I was about to clamber into Bond's then newest S-76 (BMAL) for a trip up the coast to a rig in the Firth of Forth - Bidford...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jan 2012, 12:18
Replies: 25
Views: 30,513
Posted By atb1943

My only recollection of 'LGT was a sighting on 1...

My only recollection of 'LGT was a sighting on 1 August 1962 as she departed Farnborough for Hucknall at 14:30:ok:

ATB indeed!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2012, 09:41
Replies: 82
Views: 35,398
Posted By atb1943

Quick update on events in Frankfurt. On Monday...

Quick update on events in Frankfurt. On Monday Jan 9, the first complement of wannabee technicians were let loose on the 737, parked at the time on the LH apron opposite Hangar 6. The Viscount was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2012, 00:34
Replies: 60
Views: 24,054
Posted By atb1943

The Dan Air Comet we flew to Gatwick in (G-BDIF,...

The Dan Air Comet we flew to Gatwick in (G-BDIF, Dec '78) also had a conference type seat arrangement, which suited my buddies enormously because they were always playing 'skat'.

The LOT Tu-154M I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2012, 00:09
Replies: 11
Views: 6,003
Posted By atb1943

Hi JD, Have you tried contacting the people...

Hi JD,

Have you tried contacting the people at Panamair.org? Contact Panamair (http://www.panamair.org/contact/contact.htm)

brgds
Alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2012, 23:41
Replies: 11
Views: 6,003
Posted By atb1943

Hi, I've only just seen your message. I...

Hi,

I've only just seen your message.

I assume you are looking into Flight 923 in which case there would normally be copies in the accident investigation file. The NTSB would probably be your...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jan 2012, 10:26
Replies: 82
Views: 35,398
Posted By atb1943

@ Fareastdriver ...not to mention a few...

@ Fareastdriver

...not to mention a few Darts, plus propellers....! (at least one of the two missing props is in the workshop)...

I have to correct what I wrote about the decals on D-ABJI (I...
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