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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Apr 2024, 11:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
Posted By renfrew

Wikipedia has some details. It was used in...

Wikipedia has some details.
It was used in Imperial Airways advertising from the early 30's and appeared on their aircraft around 1938.
The original Speedird before the above examples was simpler...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2024, 07:54
Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
Posted By renfrew

That looks like the later Speedbird so nearer...

That looks like the later Speedbird so nearer 1970.
I have a pair with 3 Speedbirds on each.They were probably givaways to favoured customers.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2024, 10:39
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By renfrew

If you Google Flyertalk BA Executive Club you...

If you Google Flyertalk BA Executive Club you will get some expert advice.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jan 2024, 12:56
Replies: 104
Views: 36,903
Posted By renfrew

Re the Jordanain Air Force Ambassador above. We...

Re the Jordanain Air Force Ambassador above.
We got the occasional interesting aircraft at Renfrew bringing Avon engines to Rolls Royce for overhaul.
I remember seeing a Sabena CV-440 on the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Dec 2023, 10:15
Replies: 14
Views: 1,850
Posted By renfrew

Dakotas operated the UK-Lagos service until July...

Dakotas operated the UK-Lagos service until July 1947 until replaced by Haltons and then Yorks.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 10:53
Replies: 63
Views: 10,743
Posted By renfrew

RCAF Sabres were overhauled at Renfrew as well as...

RCAF Sabres were overhauled at Renfrew as well as Prestwick and some were passed to the Lutwaffe.
I remember being in the Renfrew terminal when one taxied past with it's iron cross markings which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th May 2023, 20:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,136
Posted By renfrew

Memories! I flew Idlewild-Prestwick on BA538 ...

Memories!
I flew Idlewild-Prestwick on BA538 G-APFD 21/9/62 in the then record time of 5h3m.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2023, 10:57
Replies: 130
Views: 32,359
Posted By renfrew

One pic of a rescue flight did have several dog...

One pic of a rescue flight did have several dog boxes in the cabin.
May have been German or Spanish.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Apr 2023, 07:22
Replies: 67
Views: 26,431
Posted By renfrew

It is essential reading for anyone seriously...

It is essential reading for anyone seriously interested in BOAC,written by a senior insider.
The current E-Bay prices are way over the top.
It does have flaws though as it was privately published...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2023, 08:27
Replies: 43
Views: 15,596
Posted By renfrew

The Ukrainians would presumably be from SkyUp...

The Ukrainians would presumably be from SkyUp Airlines.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2023, 13:26
Replies: 9
Views: 4,399
Posted By renfrew

Is this any use? Martin Lewis mentioned it...

Is this any use?
Martin Lewis mentioned it recently.
Pension Tracing Service----It's a Government site.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2023, 16:21
Replies: 299
Views: 120,042
Posted By renfrew

They will be looking for passengers connecting on...

They will be looking for passengers connecting on to North America.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2023, 10:51
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By renfrew

But when you read his history he was a very...

But when you read his history he was a very experienced pilot and may have been a one-off.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Feb 2023, 16:19
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By renfrew

The AirTransport Auxiliary operated as an...

The AirTransport Auxiliary operated as an offshoot of BOAC delivering aircraft from factory to squadrons inside the UK.
Many of the Ferry Command pilots were Canadian and American civilians.
I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jan 2023, 14:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,539
Posted By renfrew

I flew on G-BSFI BHX/GLA on 30/10/85 when it was...

I flew on G-BSFI BHX/GLA on 30/10/85 when it was operating for BA.
I remember a good on-time flight with lunch served.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Dec 2022, 19:30
Replies: 22
Views: 5,485
Posted By renfrew

Going way back BKS and Starways had Dakota...

Going way back BKS and Starways had Dakota services into Bembridge.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2022, 12:49
Replies: 3
Views: 4,374
Posted By renfrew

Western airlines have been crossing a strip of...

Western airlines have been crossing a strip of north eastern Afghanistan for a long time .
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jul 2022, 19:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By renfrew

It was a VC-10 in 1967. You can find a copy of...

It was a VC-10 in 1967.
You can find a copy of the timetable in the Timetable Images site.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Jul 2022, 19:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,672
Posted By renfrew

FR24 says Emirates and has a pic.

FR24 says Emirates and has a pic.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jul 2022, 10:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,688
Posted By renfrew

The ABC guide goes back long before the 70'.s. ...

The ABC guide goes back long before the 70'.s.
They once did a reprint of a 1946 issue and I have that.
Same as DaveReid I also had a collection of ABC's which had to go during a house move.
I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jun 2022, 12:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,533
Posted By renfrew

In 1921 the RAF was surveying the proposed route...

In 1921 the RAF was surveying the proposed route between Jordan and Iraq and ploughed a furrow to help navigation.
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Jun 2022, 21:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,429
Posted By renfrew

I think it's a common occurrence.They sometimes...

I think it's a common occurrence.They sometimes do get away with it.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jun 2022, 11:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,251
Posted By renfrew

Yes BOAC in 1941 were flying.Leuchars-Stockholm...

Yes BOAC in 1941 were flying.Leuchars-Stockholm with various Lockheeds but as you say they would not have carried ordinary civilians.
I was presuming there may have been Swedish cargo ships...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2022, 09:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,251
Posted By renfrew

I think neutral Sweden had ships crossing the...

I think neutral Sweden had ships crossing the Atlantic in 1941.
By air it would have been ABA/Lufthansa to Berlin then Lufthansa to Lisbon and Pan American to USA.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2022, 20:27
Replies: 85
Views: 23,356
Posted By renfrew

I remember a nice story in a book by a Beaver...

I remember a nice story in a book by a Beaver pilot.
Flying the local General back from Ethiopia to Aden a carrier appeared below.
The General apparently knew the Admiral and invited himself on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2022, 12:25
Replies: 834
Views: 376,524
Posted By renfrew

I have dug out a 1980 summer timetable. The...

I have dug out a 1980 summer timetable.
The DC-10 is listed as operating to Montreal,Los Angeles and Boston on various days..
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2022, 10:47
Replies: 834
Views: 376,524
Posted By renfrew

I was a passenger on the last ANZ flight which...

I was a passenger on the last ANZ flight which was LHR-JFK on 26/10/80.I believe it then picked up spares and continued to LAX for hand back.
Passengers wouldn't have known it was an ANZ aircraft...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2022, 19:35
Replies: 41
Views: 7,687
Posted By renfrew

Are you saying a BOAC pilot flying a Mosquito...

Are you saying a BOAC pilot flying a Mosquito Leuchars to Stockholm,dodging German fighters,was not entitled to a medal?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2022, 16:47
Replies: 834
Views: 376,524
Posted By renfrew

You can try asking on Flyertalk BA Executive Club...

You can try asking on Flyertalk BA Executive Club which has threads about this.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Apr 2022, 21:39
Replies: 41
Views: 7,687
Posted By renfrew

BOAC crews would have earned WW2 medals. ...

BOAC crews would have earned WW2 medals.
Atlantic Star for the Return Ferry Liberator crews.
Africa Star for those operating from Cairo to the Western Desert.
And presumably the Leuchars to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Apr 2022, 08:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,730
Posted By renfrew

Ukrainian aircraft are operating.

Ukrainian aircraft are operating.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2022, 16:37
Replies: 165
Views: 29,016
Posted By renfrew

Seems to be turning back now.

Seems to be turning back now.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Feb 2022, 17:40
Replies: 4,456
Views: 634,005
Posted By renfrew

Over Highlands now but I thought they had retired?

Over Highlands now but I thought they had retired?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Feb 2022, 13:05
Replies: 43
Views: 5,106
Posted By renfrew

There was usually a fuel stop shown as Chivenor...

There was usually a fuel stop shown as Chivenor above.
Later St.Mawgan was used.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Dec 2021, 10:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,754
Posted By renfrew

Were there many Japanese shot down over...

Were there many Japanese shot down over Australia?
Who got this one and where did it happen?
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