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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Aug 2015, 19:38
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

The CL44 Association kept a close(ish) eye on any...

The CL44 Association kept a close(ish) eye on any activity around the a/c at BOH. Several of our members who were employed by Jack Conroy during the conversion, had been asked by the current owner...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Jul 2015, 18:13
Replies: 0
Views: 3,012
Posted By Varipitch

Jack Conroy's Product

The CL44 Association is to hold its Annual Re-union at the RAF Club on Saturday 18th July and I am pleased (relieved) to report that the usual number of TMAC, Tradewinds, Transglobe, Aer Turas,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Apr 2015, 20:06
Replies: 2
Views: 3,901
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O N447FT

Thought It time that the situation (the real one), was broadcast.
The owner, a former Flying Tiger's engineer (although there are those in FTL who dispute that) continues to insist that it remains...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Feb 2015, 19:04
Replies: 431
Views: 137,277
Posted By Varipitch

N447-Its owners aspirations

All we know is what we're told Owner insists it will fly out of BOH this year
And we thought Tommy Cooper was dead
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Nov 2014, 18:18
Replies: 6
Views: 8,015
Posted By Varipitch

N447FT

T'would be enlightening to know from someone (anyone) what alternatives
ARE available to this aircraft.
The current owner insists that it will fly out of BOH but given opposition to that ever...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Nov 2014, 09:45
Replies: 6
Views: 8,015
Posted By Varipitch

N447FT

It is known that this aircraft has continued to linger at BOH and that its current owners continue to assert that it remains their ultimate intention to have this one-off type returned to an...
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Sep 2014, 10:35
Replies: 0
Views: 2,721
Posted By Varipitch

Canadair 44 Guppy

The CL44 Association has broadcast recent communication with its members
from the CAA regarding the Guppy which continues to sit at BOH as it has done for a decade now.
The Association is also in...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Jul 2014, 10:35
Replies: 33
Views: 22,427
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 ASSOCIATION-MEMBERSHIP

The Association is looking for new members who may be able to assist in its
forthcoming endeavours -no previous experience needed-but helpful
Reply to this address in the first place-thanks
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Jul 2014, 19:50
Replies: 33
Views: 22,427
Posted By Varipitch

Belfast

JW- Whats the state of the Belslow at Cairns?
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Jul 2014, 18:02
Replies: 33
Views: 22,427
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O N447FT

OFFICIAL-READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Not our word but that of the official powers that be.
All contained in our Newsletter which will hit the streets next week.
So its now official despite all the Ozzie...
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Feb 2014, 09:56
Replies: 16
Views: 7,700
Posted By Varipitch

It hasn't gone-just moved, our MI5 man is down...

It hasn't gone-just moved, our MI5 man is down there today and the FAA in Germany have taken a closer look.
So difficult to see how it could evade Legislation-take for instance one of the thousands...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Feb 2014, 07:58
Replies: 16
Views: 7,700
Posted By Varipitch

We trust that the Yanks' backers come to see her...

We trust that the Yanks' backers come to see her off, if not, the $1 we paid for her to ALG is still in the cash box, trouble is that the BOH museum is under threat-her biggest asset is the set of...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Feb 2014, 09:14
Replies: 16
Views: 7,700
Posted By Varipitch

NEW PARKING EAMP

Recent photos of N447FT DO make the a/c look good. The a/c has been moved to a new parking slot at BOH and the name of Leach seems to have faded into history. BUT someone has spent lots of dosh on...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Feb 2014, 15:27
Replies: 16
Views: 7,700
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O Late off chocks-again

Difficult to see what future, other than steptoe & son lies ahead for n447ft.
Last known plan (written that is) was to have it ferried by last august. Where, how, who by and why was never answered....
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Jan 2014, 18:31
Replies: 16
Views: 7,700
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 Association

As our photographers haven't yet been charged with any crime for taking photographs of the Guppy at BOH, it will leave us all free to attend the annual re-union at the Royal Air Force Club on the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Dec 2013, 13:42
Replies: 459
Views: 887,461
Posted By Varipitch

The emperor

Had Emperor Bokassa on board mit grand coach.
He shook hands on completion of flight and Capt counted his fingers after
to ensure he still all of 'em
Not long after Bosakka was 'done' for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jul 2013, 11:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,922
Posted By Varipitch

DC3

I was home in Malvern listening to the Test Match when a familiar sound reached my ears! Looking west over the Malvern Hills-there WAS the DC3 at low level heading towards me-wonderful!
Whilst on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jul 2013, 12:58
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 Guppy

The progress (?)involving the Guppy at Bournemouth did indeed culminate last week when the CAA issued a further Grounding Order. Whilst we are well aware who was present when this Order was issued,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2013, 04:54
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O Recent Happenings

Recent visitors to Bournemouth and the subsequent issuing of further CAA documentation upon the owners representatives, clearly demonstrate that the aircraft is going nowhere!
The further taking of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jun 2013, 10:56
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

Current work on the CL44-O

At least, all of the work being done at BOH gives us something to fill the Newsletter with.
Could also write a book (a comedy maybe?) on the Oz who allegedly 'fronts' this operation.
Our USA PR...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jun 2013, 09:33
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

Hi 4Holer

Agree with all the points you make-in fact all of the paperwork is on my desk at this minute being acquired shortly before our reunion.
Our 'man on the spot' has taken many photos this past few days...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jun 2013, 09:38
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O

The CL44 Association comprises of over 150 forty four members drawn from as long ago as Tigers,Slick, RCAF thru Transglobe, Tradewinds, TMAC to Transvalair, Affretair, UAA, Redcoat, and the many...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2013, 15:02
Replies: 215
Views: 142,963
Posted By Varipitch

Belfast at Cairns-Guppy at Hurn

Can anyone bring us up to date with either-or indeed both.
We have a man on a daily mission to see if anyone is kicking the tires or indeed countin' the Tynes and since we lost our man at Cairns, we...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Jan 2013, 12:25
Replies: 69
Views: 41,640
Posted By Varipitch

You get in the family car, fasten your seat belt...

You get in the family car, fasten your seat belt and call for the check list
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Jan 2013, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 5,198
Posted By Varipitch

Belslow

John-do you have my email

104degrees and wide open
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Jan 2013, 09:15
Replies: 5
Views: 5,198
Posted By Varipitch

Belslow

Can anyone confirm that someone IS working on the Belfast at Cairns with a view to having it made airworthy.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jan 2013, 09:33
Replies: 5
Views: 3,344
Posted By Varipitch

Contact

Message for 'Whenwe'

I suspect we have lost touch now-Also suspect you recall those trips to LBV and POG for Jack.
Reunion is in London in June and the CL44 Association goes from strength to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jan 2013, 08:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,633
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 Guppy and Barrier Aviation

Now that it would seem that the Director of Maintenance at Barrier has more to concentrate on, might it be an ideal time for him to release the Guppy at BOH?
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Dec 2012, 14:23
Replies: 0
Views: 3,082
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 Guppy

The Guppy at BOH has been receiving attention from a former Heavylift (Oz) engineer lately. The CL44 Association Newsletter will carry photos of work being carried out on the (open) tail whilst the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2012, 15:24
Replies: 359
Views: 159,896
Posted By Varipitch

The Argosy

Firstly-I should like to give you all a profile of what I (we-as I have a co-writer in California) is trying to achieve-and Yes-we need your help.
But firstly, the comment about landing a cottage...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2012, 16:30
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

Guppy v Skymonster

The Guppy WAS indeed christened Skymonster-written for all to see. We have a photo with Dave Priest plus the one featuring Diana Dors. (There is a website also).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2012, 14:05
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O

Next newsletter carries living proof that work continues on the Guppy to this day.
Tail is swung-still no #1 engine hung though.
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Nov 2012, 15:31
Replies: 2
Views: 4,018
Posted By Varipitch

Cargo Tramps

Have embarked upon the mammoth task for compiling the definite history of those who can claim to be a Cargo Tramp. Such a record, we think, has not been attempted before and will cover the Berlin...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2012, 17:55
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

Skymonster

The Association is in constant touch with Jack Conroy's family in California.Of course, it was Diana Dors who christened her on behalf of dear old Mike Keegan.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2012, 12:14
Replies: 46
Views: 33,451
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 Association & Guppy restoration

The CL44 Association is to hold its reunion at the RAF Club London on the 7th and 8th June 2013.
Non members are welcome to apply.
All-to-obvious is the restoration work being carried out not only...
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