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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2009, 20:26
Replies: 11
Views: 4,291
Posted By blandford50

That must be the place that was mentioned in a TV...

That must be the place that was mentioned in a TV programme I saw recently. I understand it has its own railway station (disused), reached by a siding off the main line right inside the tunnel! They...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2009, 20:12
Replies: 178
Views: 73,266
Posted By blandford50

This is sad news indeed. The RAF is a big family,...

This is sad news indeed. The RAF is a big family, and a very close one. When my daughter walked in through THAT DOOR at RAFC Cranwell after her graduation parade, I had an overwhelming feeling that...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2008, 12:23
Replies: 33
Views: 8,500
Posted By blandford50

Wonderful piece- but sadly in 'complainers are...

Wonderful piece- but sadly in 'complainers are always right' UK, an officer wouldn't be allowed to write in those terms.
It reminded me of young married life in a village near Coningsby many years...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2007, 16:13
Replies: 70
Views: 35,229
Posted By blandford50

Continuous Concord...

How about MORALE BOOSTER...?
Or multi-student fast-jet trainer. Give Wales a break, run it around the Home Counties, Monday to Friday.
I know the dreadful realities of life too well, but we need to...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2007, 13:24
Replies: 15
Views: 2,867
Posted By blandford50

Nigerian helicopter?

Now, don't tell me, he's got a massive grant from the Nigerian military to develop his flying machine and for tax reasons needs to deposit it in our UK bank accounts. All we have to do is send our...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2007, 11:14
Replies: 70
Views: 35,229
Posted By blandford50

Never again..(will it fly)

I weep to myself whenever I think of Concord! Opportunities missed, by HMG and by me. They should have kept it on as a military tool, it wouldn't have cost them anything- in terms of development,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2006, 18:19
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By blandford50

Air Madrid?

I think it must be true. A neighbour of mine has spent all night searching for an alternative carrier to/from Bogota for Christmas to join with his family. He finally learned from Air Madrid on the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Oct 2004, 15:13
Replies: 16
Views: 2,040
Posted By blandford50

:D To all who responded, including a couple...

:D

To all who responded, including a couple of pm's, thanks very much.
Your mails were heartwarming in their positive nature, and I remain interested in going for a career change to c/c.

...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Aug 2004, 19:31
Replies: 16
Views: 2,040
Posted By blandford50

Too Old For C/c?

Is there an age limit for cabin crew?
Legislation and eq. opps. say there shouldn't be, but I wonder if it's a 'glass wall'.
I am in my fifties, but fit and well, normal build etc, and thinking...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2004, 00:12
Replies: 52
Views: 22,158
Posted By blandford50

StopStart! I'm reading this thread at...

StopStart!

I'm reading this thread at 0100hrs and have just chortled heavily at your talented contribution.
You've got me convinced you're genuine, anyway!
Tell us more when you have time. WH's...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2004, 21:06
Replies: 132
Views: 52,319
Posted By blandford50

Low flying- yes! I was sat beside my car,...

Low flying- yes!

I was sat beside my car, parked off a lane near Woodhall Spa once, in the Eighties. One moment, there was I, enjoying the Spring sunshine, eating my sandwich, listening to the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2004, 04:57
Replies: 17
Views: 4,104
Posted By blandford50

This is all verrrry interesting! TUI decides...

This is all verrrry interesting!

TUI decides to set up shop at a UK regional airport in the budgie airline business.
Big business is usually quite canny, and I think they've spotted a ready-made...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2004, 22:04
Replies: 25
Views: 4,117
Posted By blandford50

EMA has been known as 'Nottingham' in the OAG...

EMA has been known as 'Nottingham' in the OAG Worldwide Flight Guide for some time. Leafing through that marvellous tome seeking 'East Midlands' would see you wasting a lot of time. The business...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2004, 21:52
Replies: 33
Views: 7,027
Posted By blandford50

We readers of an anon. website have to keep an...

We readers of an anon. website have to keep an open mind about the contibutions of others.
I thought it unlikely a true pilot would have told the tale in such detail- especially to her parents- but...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Dec 2003, 01:38
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,197,425
Posted By blandford50

This civilian reader has enjoyed your...

This civilian reader has enjoyed your correspondence immensely, being old enough to remember the chilling undercurrents of those Cold War years. Don't you find people these days have forgotten quite...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Dec 2003, 22:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Posted By blandford50

Southend Airport

Does anyone know what has happened to the sad '707' Mr Barratt-Jolley used attempting to import his cocaine?

I heard the plane itself wasn't 'fit-to-fly' at the time,having been technically...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2003, 22:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,528
Posted By blandford50

It would have been much more of a 'challenge' to...

It would have been much more of a 'challenge' to have put Schumie in the Typhoon (alone), and Cheli wellying the car. Then next season's F1 would be interesting once more.

I saw the news report of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2003, 23:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,065
Posted By blandford50

Unhappy CONCORDE: Is it me...?

Is it really true the only reason that beautiful aeroplane will fly no more is because Airbus Industrie at Toulouse have declared 'Non' to supporting its ongoing operation?

It would have been nice...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2003, 23:36
Replies: 19
Views: 2,388
Posted By blandford50

Thumbs up wings converts?

Many thanks all who contributed so constructively and informatively to my enquiry.
B50.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2003, 20:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,388
Posted By blandford50

Wings converts to PPL?

My son has recently gained his RAF Wings having completed EFT with his UAS. I believe they're called 'Budgie Wings' at this stage.
Does anyone out there know what's involved in converting this...
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