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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jul 2018, 11:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By Hanslope

8igRob, please PM me. Duxford Aviation Society...

8igRob, please PM me. Duxford Aviation Society are planning to celebrate the anniversary and we would be very interested in talking to you.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2017, 09:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,308
Posted By Hanslope

Air Travel - How it used to be

Mods - I hope this is allowed, please remove if not.

In my spare time I work as an Aircraft Guide at the Duxford Aviation society near Cambridge. I thought I would let everyone know of a special...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2014, 15:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
Posted By Hanslope

At least to get a response is encouraging. Many...

At least to get a response is encouraging. Many thanks and much appreciated Capetonian.

All the best
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2014, 08:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
Posted By Hanslope

Lift to Shuttleworth tomorrow?

Due to work and health issues I haven't managed to atttend a single air show this year so far. I was all set to go to Shuttleworth tomorrow, but now a small medical procedure on my wrist means I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2013, 11:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,237
Posted By Hanslope

TALES FROM THE UPPER DECK LOUNGE

Recent threads about BA Long hauls took me back down memory lane, I don’t often post on Pprune but here goes, I hope it’s of some amusement.

This story goes back to 20th October 1975, when I was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th May 2011, 09:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
Posted By Hanslope

I can confirm that GF did operate a Herald on the...

I can confirm that GF did operate a Herald on the Dhahran Airbridge around that time. It was owned by British Air Ferries and flown on a wet lease. I can't remember why but it may have been something...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Apr 2010, 11:41
Replies: 121
Views: 43,288
Posted By Hanslope

Memorable Vanguard Flights

I don't post very often but this thread is bringing back some nice memories.

As a BEA Commercial Apprentice in 1971 my first Vanguard was G-APET back from Gibraltar to Heathrow in November that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2009, 14:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
Posted By Hanslope

Classic Flight Night Engine runs at Coventry

I see they are planning to hold an event similar to last years in December. Anybody know if that will include the DC6 in the Eagle colours?

I got some great shots last time.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2007, 09:58
Replies: 29
Views: 13,313
Posted By Hanslope

Care to elaborate some more Fantom? KU are...

Care to elaborate some more Fantom?

KU are one of my customers and I often visit them. Always very pleasant and courteous when I am there. Terribly slow to make decisions, heavily bureaucratic.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st May 2006, 11:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By Hanslope

This is not the first time such a merger has been...

This is not the first time such a merger has been mooted, but the addition of the 6 month timeline is a new thing and perhaps means it is more serious this time.
I think if AI and IC were able to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2006, 14:26
Replies: 86
Views: 26,902
Posted By Hanslope

Re: Vickers Viscount

I have just being going through a box of old papers and came across a gem.

It is a BEA Internal report on the first year of Viscount 701 operations 1953/4 marked " The contents of this document...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2005, 15:44
Replies: 86
Views: 26,902
Posted By Hanslope

Sumburgh Approach

More on the Viscount flights in Scotland.

As a BEA commercial apprentice in the early 70s we were sent up North to learn the business. I have many memories of flying around the Highlands and...
Forum: Middle East
13th Mar 2005, 17:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,230
Posted By Hanslope

Oman Air fly ATRs up to a place called Khasab...

Oman Air fly ATRs up to a place called Khasab which is up in that corner, think its called Musandam. It's on my list to visit, sposed to be a good place for diving. You can also drive up from from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2005, 07:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Hanslope

I was at Bournemouth on Wednesday evening....

I was at Bournemouth on Wednesday evening. Pleased to confirm that it is not the museum aircraft G-AVMF that has gone.

MN must have been somewhere else. Outside a Coffee shop on what must have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2005, 06:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By Hanslope

I have read and re-read " Beyond the Blue Horizon...

I have read and re-read " Beyond the Blue Horizon and do agree it's a great book.

There is a lot about the founder of Gulf Air, Freddie Bosworth. In the early days he was supported financially by...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2005, 12:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By Hanslope

Dunno, the whole area is now built up with shops,...

Dunno, the whole area is now built up with shops, blocks of flats but the main runway line is followed by a Street called Al Wahada, which I think is Number One Street.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2005, 11:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By Hanslope

Sharjah Old Airport

On a recent visit to Sharjah, I re-visited the Old Airport Museum. Centred around the original fort/Rest house used in the 30s as a night stop on the Imperial HP42 services to India I sincerely...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2003, 18:21
Replies: 63
Views: 7,123
Posted By Hanslope

WELL THAT DID IT!!!

Just like someone posted earlier. I am a shy retiring flower and don't post very often, leave alone actually go up to people and say " do you Prune? ".

However, may I please add my sincere thanks...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2003, 16:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,735
Posted By Hanslope

Also started spotting there late 50s early 60s....

Also started spotting there late 50s early 60s. Wonderful memories of helping to push Hornet/Puss and Leopard Moths into the hangars. First light aircraft flight in an Aiglet in 63 and first job...
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