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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jul 2005, 14:21
Replies: 34
Views: 8,488
Posted By Eric Mc

The Shuttle programme was given the official...

The Shuttle programme was given the official go-ahead in its final form by the Nixon administration in December 1972. In fact, the announcement was made whilst Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmidt were...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jul 2005, 07:27
Replies: 34
Views: 8,488
Posted By Eric Mc

Soyuz is the only option. The only other manned...

Soyuz is the only option. The only other manned spacecraft in existence is the Chinese one - which is Soyuz inspired but not available at this early stage in its development.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jul 2005, 23:10
Replies: 34
Views: 8,488
Posted By Eric Mc

The Shuttle fleet is to be grounded until the...

The Shuttle fleet is to be grounded until the reasons for these foam pieces falling off the tank are ascertained.

Maybe they should revert to painting the tank, like they used to.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2005, 16:17
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By Eric Mc

Checked more closely today - defintely three on...

Checked more closely today - defintely three on the ground and those regs check out too - thanks.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2005, 07:22
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By Eric Mc

I was driving at the time so I couldn't look to...

I was driving at the time so I couldn't look to intensely at the airfield. I might have another look today to se if they are still there.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jul 2005, 19:59
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By Eric Mc

Interesting - any idea why they have ended up at...

Interesting - any idea why they have ended up at Farnborough?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jul 2005, 17:00
Replies: 237
Views: 100,550
Posted By Eric Mc

It looks like a set of RAE decals are no being...

It looks like a set of RAE decals are no being offered by Xtradecals for the upcoming Airfix 1/72 scale TSR-2.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jul 2005, 16:55
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By Eric Mc

Fokker F-28/100 x 2 at Farnborough

Does anyone know the identity of the two F-28s/F100s that were parked at Farnborough yesterday? I spotted them as I was driving along the Farnborough Road yesterday afternoon (Saturday 23 July).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2005, 20:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,329
Posted By Eric Mc

One of my favourite "spotting" memories is seing...

One of my favourite "spotting" memories is seing VP-LVE do a beat up of the old Runway 24 at Dublin in 1977. Captian Blair had flown up from his base at Kilaloe on the River Shannon to land at Dun...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd May 2005, 21:02
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By Eric Mc

I wonder is it one of the late Russell Winn's...

I wonder is it one of the late Russell Winn's Miles Geminis or Aries. He had a collection of these planes in the 1960s and 70s.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd May 2005, 20:58
Replies: 18
Views: 2,650
Posted By Eric Mc

Regarding the tailplane "struts", they were a...

Regarding the tailplane "struts", they were a feature on all 109s up to the F model.

Up until 1941/42, Messerschmitt was the chief designer for the Bayerische Flugzuegwerke, hence the "Bf" prefix...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2005, 07:52
Replies: 71
Views: 11,529
Posted By Eric Mc

There appear to be exemptions available so before...

There appear to be exemptions available so before everyone starts losing their head over this - has anyone done any research to find out if Sally B can be exempted.

Don't forget its based on an EU...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st May 2005, 10:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,417
Posted By Eric Mc

That's what I thought.

That's what I thought.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st May 2005, 09:28
Replies: 16
Views: 7,561
Posted By Eric Mc

Thank's for that. Tailplane failure is certainly...

Thank's for that. Tailplane failure is certainly now looked on as the most likely cause of the Viscount accident. As I suspected, the Irish investigation was not as thorough as one that might have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2005, 19:07
Replies: 16
Views: 7,561
Posted By Eric Mc

The anti-British sentiment in Ireland ensured...

The anti-British sentiment in Ireland ensured that there was plenty of speculation about "shoot downs" or "accidental collisions" . If something like this occured the most likely culprit would have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2005, 17:35
Replies: 16
Views: 7,561
Posted By Eric Mc

I did know that :O It was very similar to...

I did know that :O

It was very similar to the much more well known JAL 747 SR crash in 1985. also caused by rear bulkhead failure.

My late uncle, who was a technical instructor at Aer Lingus...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Apr 2005, 17:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,417
Posted By Eric Mc

Did it actually fly in the US?

Did it actually fly in the US?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2005, 12:09
Replies: 16
Views: 7,561
Posted By Eric Mc

The loss of Papa India was instrumental in Voice...

The loss of Papa India was instrumental in Voice Recorders becoming compulsory on British registered airliners.

BEA lost a number of aircraft over its lifetime (1946 to 1974). I know one of its De...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Apr 2005, 23:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Posted By Eric Mc

Yes - not a bad prog' at all. C4 can still...

Yes - not a bad prog' at all. C4 can still deliver wothwhile TV when it bopthers to make the effort.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Apr 2005, 23:23
Replies: 39
Views: 4,638
Posted By Eric Mc

Blacksheep - you're not altogether wrong. ...

Blacksheep - you're not altogether wrong.

The journal of the Lotus 7 Club is called "Low Flying" - by the way.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Apr 2005, 09:41
Replies: 19
Views: 2,815
Posted By Eric Mc

The B Cal A320 order was registered in a block...

The B Cal A320 order was registered in a block beginning G-BUSA. The "BUS" being (obviously) referring to the manufacturers.

They were never delivered to B Cal as BA absorbed theairline in 1987.l
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Apr 2005, 15:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By Eric Mc

Thank you very much folks. This interweb thingy...

Thank you very much folks. This interweb thingy is a great resource:O
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Apr 2005, 09:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By Eric Mc

Airliners at Lasham

Anyone know the registrations of the airliners currently at Lasham? I drove past there last Sunday (17 April) and noticed what looked like two ex-My Travel Boeing 767s and two Boeing 727s.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2005, 09:10
Replies: 39
Views: 4,638
Posted By Eric Mc

Hot metal, oil, dope, leather, fuel etc. It...

Hot metal, oil, dope, leather, fuel etc.

It can also be obtained from old cars - Bentleys, pre-war MGs etc.

I own a 1996 Caterham 7 and, after a good spirited run in the countryside, it gives...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2005, 09:03
Replies: 93
Views: 15,499
Posted By Eric Mc

Note to myself - must visit pprune more...

Note to myself - must visit pprune more frequently. What an interesting topic.

I have always had the opinion that the British aircraft manufacturers were there own worst enemies when it came to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2005, 20:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By Eric Mc

When did heavier than air flight start at Hendon?

When did heavier than air flight start at Hendon?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2005, 20:43
Replies: 15
Views: 5,417
Posted By Eric Mc

Is A E Gilman stil around? I have his book...

Is A E Gilman stil around? I have his book "Croydon to Concorde" which is a fascinating insight into the career of an airline pilot who started on Dragon Rapides and finished on Concordes.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2004, 12:17
Replies: 200
Views: 47,669
Posted By Eric Mc

The thread is now so huge I haven't read too much...

The thread is now so huge I haven't read too much of it. If not mentioned already, I would highly recpmmend Tom Wolfe's "The Right Stuff" - much better than the film (which was still good).

I also...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2004, 12:08
Replies: 43
Views: 6,123
Posted By Eric Mc

I think some of you are being a bit hard on Mr...

I think some of you are being a bit hard on Mr O'Brien. I'm sure he was selected becuase he already has experience in presenting aviation related TV programmes. John Romain hasn't this previous...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Dec 2004, 17:21
Replies: 43
Views: 6,123
Posted By Eric Mc

Didn't know that. Were Lincolns twin pilot...

Didn't know that.

Were Lincolns twin pilot then?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Dec 2004, 13:28
Replies: 43
Views: 6,123
Posted By Eric Mc

The Lancaster and Halifax were single pilot...

The Lancaster and Halifax were single pilot aircraft (although the pilot did sit on the left).

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster has been modified to allow a co-pilot. I'm not...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Dec 2004, 14:35
Replies: 43
Views: 6,123
Posted By Eric Mc

Another vote here for Brendan O' Brien. OK,...

Another vote here for Brendan O' Brien.

OK, he looks a bit like Peter Stringfellow's long lost brother but he does know his flying. He's entertained me a number of times at airshows - remember...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2004, 16:08
Replies: 237
Views: 100,550
Posted By Eric Mc

This is all brilliant stuff Milt. Does it exist...

This is all brilliant stuff Milt. Does it exist in a bookyet? I'd gladly pay out for these memories in published form?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2004, 15:15
Replies: 43
Views: 9,548
Posted By Eric Mc

What were the economics of the Argosy like? In...

What were the economics of the Argosy like? In 1972, Aer Turas leased one from Transair Canada (EI-AVJ) but gave it back because it wasn't working out too well for them. A year or so later, they...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2004, 17:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,729
Posted By Eric Mc

The Institute also operated a couple of...

The Institute also operated a couple of wonderfully eccentric aircraft called the Hurel-Dubois HD34. I saw F-BICU operating out of Dublin Airport during 1972 (I think). They were twin radial piston...
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