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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2016, 09:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,875
Posted By Phoenix1969

Patriotism was a huge thing at that time. As...

Patriotism was a huge thing at that time.

As for the history of poor people going without to pay for big things for rich people - remember that every time you set foot in a cathedral.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2016, 09:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,875
Posted By Phoenix1969

Nice one, Rotornut - I saw this and I was meaning...

Nice one, Rotornut - I saw this and I was meaning to post it on the end of this thread I started back in Sept -...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Nov 2016, 13:23
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Fascinating article - thanks for posting. ...

Fascinating article - thanks for posting.

Sooner or later this thread is going to end up in service for longer than the aircraft it's discussing!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Nov 2016, 08:56
Replies: 9
Views: 3,156
Posted By Phoenix1969

Of course! Mystery solved....I so didn't think...

Of course! Mystery solved....I so didn't think of that. Interestingly, I had a very quick look on the street view function of a well-known website and the buildings in the area didn't look...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Nov 2016, 07:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,259
Posted By Phoenix1969

BBC (and Guardian) MH370 2 Nov: Report suggests flight not preparing for landing

MH370: Report suggests flight was not preparing for landing - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37843752)
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Nov 2016, 14:20
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

- thanks, have learned a new word. I shall...

- thanks, have learned a new word.

I shall use this at work the next time I want to use the words 'about' or 'concerning' and then have the pleasure of using lmgtfy.com on people when they ask...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Oct 2016, 09:40
Replies: 9
Views: 3,156
Posted By Phoenix1969

Life in an aircraft graveyard (NOT the Arizona one) – in pictures

A friend sent me this, so I thought the Pprune-izens might like it too.

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2016/oct/26/life-aircraft-graveyard-bangkok-in-pictures?CMP=share_btn_tw

One...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Oct 2016, 09:07
Replies: 15
Views: 3,433
Posted By Phoenix1969

Make sure your passport is valid on BA....

....and make sure you aren't dealing with a check-in counter clerk on a mission to win the 'Only Doing My Job' awards

Man with valid passport refused boarding on BA flight to wedding - AOL Travel...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2016, 23:04
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

After today's tumultuous announcement, plus the...

After today's tumultuous announcement, plus the aircraft shown in the still title frame, now looks like a good opportunity to post this run-through of LHR s history...





Not ones that worked...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2016, 11:45
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Am surprised the link to this book doesn't (acc...

Am surprised the link to this book doesn't (acc to Google) appear to have been posted on this thread yet - Fly With The Stars - A History of BSAA (http://www.flywiththestars.co.uk/)

Anyone read it?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Oct 2016, 11:20
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

A Derek A King, apparently Warbird...

A Derek A King, apparently

Warbird Information Exchange ? View topic - Book Project "From Lancaster to York" (http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=47946)

I love...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2016, 09:29
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Indeed, and the seat layouts were different from...

Indeed, and the seat layouts were different from airframe to airframe on the Lancastrian too, as evidenced by some earlier pics on this thread.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2016, 08:22
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Wow, all they have to do is replace the turrets...

Wow, all they have to do is replace the turrets with fairings and stick in a few seats and they can make a Lancastrian :D

But seriously - thanks for sharing. Hope they succeed.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Sep 2016, 15:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By Phoenix1969

OIC - I daren't go in there. I see there has...

OIC - I daren't go in there. I see there has been some activity on that thread, but the last time I had the temerity to post a link to an article in a thread in that part of PPRUNE (about MS804, not...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Sep 2016, 14:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By Phoenix1969

MH17 missile 'fired from a field in territory controlled by Russian-backed rebels'

Maybe I haven't been able to search for it properly elsewhere on PPRUNE, but don't believe this BBC article about the findings of the international prosecutors investigating the downing of flight...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Sep 2016, 08:40
Replies: 0
Views: 1,502
Posted By Phoenix1969

BBC MH370 article 22/09/16 - 'Doubts over 'debris burn marks''

MH370 search: Doubts over 'debris burn marks' - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-37437651)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Sep 2016, 13:21
Replies: 40
Views: 10,029
Posted By Phoenix1969

Thanks a lot for posting, Megan - fascinating...

Thanks a lot for posting, Megan - fascinating read.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Sep 2016, 10:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,413
Posted By Phoenix1969

More on this story, this time with a video -...

More on this story, this time with a video - Replica spitfire built in Cornwall as thank you for WW2 help - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-37368295)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Sep 2016, 08:43
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Avionic / Dave Reid - can't answer for the...

Avionic / Dave Reid - can't answer for the background in that photo, but think Heathrow WAS BSAA's first airport. See this extract from 'Star Dust Falling':

'It had aircraft. It had pilots. All...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Sep 2016, 22:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Phoenix1969

Now confirmed that that big bit found on Pemba...

Now confirmed that that big bit found on Pemba WAS from MH370 - the inboard section of the right, outboard flap MH370 search: Tanzania debris 'part of missing plane' - BBC News...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2016, 14:28
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Herod - from what I've read about BSAA's safety...

Herod - from what I've read about BSAA's safety record, anything was possible :eek:

'Stardriver' sounds like a name BSAA would have given to its pilots though :D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2016, 13:41
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Planemike - good pic, thanks for sharing. I see...

Planemike - good pic, thanks for sharing. I see the ex-bomb bay made a handy storage place for the spare wheel!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Sep 2016, 09:27
Replies: 40
Views: 10,029
Posted By Phoenix1969

Do you know if Colonel Richard Graham is on some...

Do you know if Colonel Richard Graham is on some sort of UK lecture tour? And, if yes, do you have any future dates / venues? I hope he comes somewhere near London.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2016, 14:40
Replies: 40
Views: 10,029
Posted By Phoenix1969

Tell you what - why not paint a few TU-144s black...

Tell you what - why not paint a few TU-144s black and bring them back into service for the SR71 replacement? Even cheaper than Concorde, and could probably carry more radar and weapons than the SR71...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Sep 2016, 12:34
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Phoenix1969

HT - you may be right about honeycomb being used...

HT - you may be right about honeycomb being used in the constriction of some yachts, but my money is on at least one of THESE parts being from a plane. A yacht wouldn't have a row of half-turn...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Sep 2016, 10:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Phoenix1969

True - but interesting how the pieces concerned...

True - but interesting how the pieces concerned appear to be made of honeycomb material acc to the pics in the Telegraph article. Is that used on anything other than aircraft?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Sep 2016, 08:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Phoenix1969

New MH370 BBC article 12 Sep - mentioning new and 'burnt' debris

MH370 search: New debris in Madagascar includes 'burnt parts' - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37333762)

Still can't get over how there's only 1 person looking for debris and even...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2016, 16:14
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Mike - so Archie J wrote two books, did he? ...

Mike - so Archie J wrote two books, did he? 'Both Feet in the Air' and then 'Can Anyone See Bermuda'?

Rather surprising, esp as 'Both Feet in the Air' appeared to cover his time @ BSAA.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2016, 11:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,413
Posted By Phoenix1969

Spitfire replica being sent from Cornwall to Lesotho

A full-size replica Spitfire has been built in a Cornish shed to give to the King of Lesotho | The Cornishman...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Sep 2016, 10:40
Replies: 0
Views: 1,320
Posted By Phoenix1969

MH370 BBC article 6 Sep 2015

MH370 families visit Australia as end date for search approaches - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-37275074)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Sep 2016, 10:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,138
Posted By Phoenix1969

WW1 Pilot's images newly developed

Pilot's war images developed 100 years on - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37261175)

For interest. Wish I was near to Leyland!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2016, 09:48
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Airportsed / all - anything you find, pls post it...

Airportsed / all - anything you find, pls post it up on here. This has turned out to be one of the best threads I've seen on pprune!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Aug 2016, 12:22
Replies: 13
Views: 6,663
Posted By Phoenix1969

I've often wondered this about Airbuses. Looks...

I've often wondered this about Airbuses. Looks to me to be rather a glaring issue, but not according to the denizens of this thread.

Another thing I have wondered is whether all captains are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2016, 07:51
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Hahaha - sorry for that. Must have been some...

Hahaha - sorry for that. Must have been some Freudian element going on in my mind!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2016, 16:17
Replies: 257
Views: 88,196
Posted By Phoenix1969

Hi AirportsEd I hadn't heard of it either...

Hi AirportsEd

I hadn't heard of it either until reading this thread.

He's called Archie Jackson - see below. Writing style very 'Boys Own Paper' but entertaining all the same.
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