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Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
16th Jan 2024, 10:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By Robert T

1942 Allied Bombing Raids On Berlin

I am trying to establish dates for Allied bombing raids on Berlin for 1942.

In one Wikipedia reference, it states a British raid on Berlin was carried out in the July. But another source, a list...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Nov 2023, 09:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,297
Posted By Robert T

Angry Many thanks. I know the guys down there well, but...

Many thanks. I know the guys down there well, but it doesn't mean they answer my emails!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2023, 10:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,297
Posted By Robert T

Recruitment of BOAC navigators

What was the pathway to enter BOAC as a navigator post WW2 without previous RAF experience?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2023, 11:05
Replies: 27
Views: 16,190
Posted By Robert T

Does anyone know who the captain was on the Avro...

Does anyone know who the captain was on the Avro York flight that left London at 9 a.m. Christmas morning?

The flight was to take AIB ad BOAC personnel to Prestwick.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2023, 21:52
Replies: 90
Views: 21,015
Posted By Robert T

Stratocruiser Landing Lights

I understand the landing lights extended from their wing housing on the Stratocruiser. I am interested to know the correct name of the part that extended the lamp. Rod? Arm? Hinge?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2023, 13:17
Replies: 90
Views: 21,015
Posted By Robert T

Stratocruiser Flaps

A number of airlines operating the B377 fitted a safety device (don't know it's proper name) to prevent the operating switch for the flaps to move uncommanded from the OFF position to UP.

Does...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2023, 14:26
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By Robert T

Many thanks, very helpful. All the best, ...

Many thanks, very helpful.

All the best,

Robert.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2023, 09:35
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By Robert T

Hi. Renfrew has solved the problem! ATA...

Hi.

Renfrew has solved the problem! ATA pilots were used by Ferry Command!

Robert.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2023, 09:34
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By Robert T

Hi. Many thanks, you have solved the...

Hi.

Many thanks, you have solved the problem. In the link you provided, there is an ATA pilot listed as crew on the crashed Liberator - confirming ATA pilots were used by Ferry Command.

Much...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Feb 2023, 15:17
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By Robert T

ATA and RAF Ferry Command

What was the relationship between the ATA and RAF Ferry Command?

Were the ATA responsible for 'home' ferry operations and Ferry Command for deliveries from North America?

Did ATA pilots fly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2023, 09:31
Replies: 168
Views: 62,176
Posted By Robert T

Thumbs up Windshear

Hi.

A simple question I am hoping someone can help me with.

Does Runway 31 at Prestwick experience wind shear events during winter months?

Many thanks.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2022, 13:21
Replies: 90
Views: 21,015
Posted By Robert T

Thanks.

Many thanks. 👍
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Dec 2022, 13:52
Replies: 90
Views: 21,015
Posted By Robert T

Hi, Thanks for this, we have indeed...

Hi,

Thanks for this, we have indeed discussed this before! I appreciate your help. I do now understand the issue, so I make progress!

I have one other question on this.

What would the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Dec 2022, 09:59
Replies: 90
Views: 21,015
Posted By Robert T

Stratocruiser Trim Question

Hi.

In the Boeing handbook for the 377 it states:

'The use of large amounts of nose-heavy trim tab during let-downs and approaches is DANGEROUS.'

Can anyone tell me exactly what this means,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2022, 21:18
Replies: 19
Views: 1,523
Posted By Robert T

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2022, 18:12
Replies: 19
Views: 1,523
Posted By Robert T

Hi. Can you repost the link you mentioned? ...

Hi. Can you repost the link you mentioned?

TIA.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2022, 10:24
Replies: 27
Views: 16,190
Posted By Robert T

I have this also! 👍

I have this also! 👍
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2022, 07:56
Replies: 19
Views: 1,523
Posted By Robert T

GCA B377

Question. When flying a GCA approach on a 377, what factors would cause a pilot to drift high on the glide slope?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2022, 07:54
Replies: 27
Views: 16,190
Posted By Robert T

Hi. Thanks. I have this. ​​​​​ Robert.

Hi.

Thanks. I have this.
​​​​​
Robert.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2022, 07:53
Replies: 27
Views: 16,190
Posted By Robert T

Hi. Many thanks. Robert.

Hi.

Many thanks.

Robert.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2022, 11:01
Replies: 27
Views: 16,190
Posted By Robert T

Prestwick Crash

I am researching the crash for a new book and wondered if anyone has the following information I'm having trouble sourcing:

1. What was the minimum landing distance a Strat needed?
2. What is the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2022, 22:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,297
Posted By Robert T

BOAC Navigators

What was the official title BOAC used for their navigators?

Navigation Officer.
Navigating Officer.
Pilot Navigator.

I suspect it may have changed over time, so I am also interested to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Mar 2022, 08:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By Robert T

Thanks for the response. Not sure I believe in...

Thanks for the response. Not sure I believe in the landed somewhere else for secret mission, which I have also heard of. It would make sense of the missing time but I go with the view she made it to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Mar 2022, 22:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By Robert T

At the time of her death I believe she had...

At the time of her death I believe she had divorced Mollison by then. I believe she was First Officer Johnson in Jan 1941.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Mar 2022, 15:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By Robert T

Amy Johnsons Last Flight

Hi,

On the day Amy died, 5 January 1941, does any one know the time she definitely left Blackpool and the time she crashed in the Thames Estuary?

I have times of 11.39 for departing Blackpool,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2022, 10:29
Replies: 55
Views: 49,172
Posted By Robert T

G-AGGG 6/7 October 1943

Hi,

This is the flight that Nils Bohr took to get to Britain. Does anyone know who the crew were on that flight?

RobertT
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Apr 2019, 15:09
Replies: 4
Views: 2,754
Posted By Robert T

Concorde Icing Issues

I have had a quick look but can't find anything there! Didn't realise this was going to be a head scratcher! Thanks anyway for the lead.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Apr 2019, 15:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,754
Posted By Robert T

Concorde Icing Issues

I am trying to resolve why Concorde needed such extensive de-icing trials before entering service.

I assume it is to do with the size of the delta wing in subsonic flight and/or icing crystals in...
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