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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Apr 2024, 17:59
Replies: 15
Views: 2,074
Posted By TCU

Just last month witnessed one of the occasional...

Just last month witnessed one of the occasional engine runs of SAAF Shackleton MK3 "Pelican 22" at Ysterplaat AFB, Cape Town.....you are right about the noise!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Apr 2024, 17:31
Replies: 36
Views: 2,674
Posted By TCU

I have a South African purchased HP laptop.....no...

I have a South African purchased HP laptop.....no £ symbol, although it does have a $. (I am writing this on my UK sourced Mac).My accountant understands UKP when I email her on my SA HP, and I got...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Mar 2024, 11:51
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By TCU

Consolidated B-24D Liberator 42-41030...

Consolidated B-24D Liberator 42-41030 (https://www.peakdistrictaircrashes.co.uk/crash_sites/scotland/consolidated-b-24d-42-41030-beinn-nuis/)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Mar 2024, 16:11
Replies: 1,730
Views: 598,311
Posted By TCU

A deal, led by the SA Govt, to re-finance SAA...

A deal, led by the SA Govt, to re-finance SAA through a private investor, collapsed last week. SAA can safely be struck from the LGW aspiration list.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Feb 2024, 13:10
Replies: 36
Views: 3,855
Posted By TCU

One of the modern overhead carry-on baggage...

One of the modern overhead carry-on baggage scrambles for space is the upper deck of an A380 in economy configuration.

In terms of "rear entry"....it is still regularly practised down here at CPT...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2023, 10:55
Replies: 95
Views: 11,167
Posted By TCU

Referencing the word "outstanding", in the OP's...

Referencing the word "outstanding", in the OP's text, the SAAB J37 Viggen probably deserves a shout
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2023, 07:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,888
Posted By TCU

My word. An A321 some 30 years ahead of its time.

My word. An A321 some 30 years ahead of its time.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2023, 12:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,888
Posted By TCU

The HS134 gets a good page and a half reference...

The HS134 gets a good page and a half reference in Graziano Freschi's book "The BAC Three-Eleven". Not sure if copy right prevents a photo, so will resist, but happy to post if this is given the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2023, 12:16
Replies: 6
Views: 3,401
Posted By TCU

A little update on one of the ex-Thundercity EE...

A little update on one of the ex-Thundercity EE Lightnings

Stellenbosch Flying Club (my flying base here in SA) is taking EE Lighting XR773 (ZU-BEW), which will be restored for static display...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2023, 06:34
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By TCU

I had a similar big clear earlier this year due...

I had a similar big clear earlier this year due to a move.

Put my Aircraft Illustrated (79-83) on ebay for null and sadly no takers. Also e-mailed a few aviation collectors I found on line with no...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jul 2023, 11:41
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

meleagertoo...sorry for the delay in confirming...

meleagertoo...sorry for the delay in confirming your correct analysis. Indeed the splendid Bosbok, one of which is based and very much active, at my local airfield, Stellenbosch. All yours Sir.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jul 2023, 11:55
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

BSD and sycamore, as within 24hrs, all I shall...

BSD and sycamore, as within 24hrs, all I shall note is that I have attempted to shake off my Ysterplaat predictability by venturing a little further up the N2 for this cockpit.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jul 2023, 19:34
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

Here goes: ...

Here goes:

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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2023, 20:05
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

Well done D26, over to you. It is the...

Well done D26, over to you.

It is the P166S....this particular image of SAAF Albatross 896 which can be seen at the SAAF Museum, Ysterplaat, Cape Town
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2023, 09:19
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1334x750/ec0a421e_dd91_4d63_9036_06f4cae89422_1_201_a_42184b48494a9f0ce6d55baf95f93b06c6e4f791.jpeg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jun 2023, 20:23
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

Not British, but you chaps are getting warmer....

Not British, but you chaps are getting warmer. Radar very much part of this birds modus operandi

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2023, 20:49
Replies: 104
Views: 22,030
Posted By TCU

Condor, I'm honoured by your response...similarly...

Condor, I'm honoured by your response...similarly with Dave and CV880.

There is just something about the Tristar that captures the imagination. My father retired to Dartmouth and at one of his gin...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jun 2023, 14:25
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

Not American

Not American
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jun 2023, 08:04
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

Thank you Noyade ...

Thank you Noyade
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jun 2023, 20:00
Replies: 4,267
Views: 658,662
Posted By TCU

Is that a canard at the front? Christensen...

Is that a canard at the front?

Christensen Opus 3?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jun 2023, 19:29
Replies: 104
Views: 22,030
Posted By TCU

On 28th August 1997 I was a passenger on...

On 28th August 1997 I was a passenger on Caledonian Tristar G-BBAH, LGW-DLM. I am not exactly sure where I was sat but it was in an outer 3 row on the starboard side in the area of the wing...so mid...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st May 2023, 20:33
Replies: 38
Views: 5,534
Posted By TCU

SAS were a significant shareholder in the...

SAS were a significant shareholder in the foundation of what we now know as Thai, and supplied early aircraft, notably swapping the Scandinavian dragon headed longship cheat line motif for a (very)...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Apr 2023, 15:40
Replies: 159
Views: 19,167
Posted By TCU

My dad used to be a Rank Xerox marketing manager...

My dad used to be a Rank Xerox marketing manager (based at HQ in Euston Rd)

As he went up the pecking order, he eventually got the right to use their rather smartly painted Luton based HS125-700B...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2023, 21:12
Replies: 21
Views: 4,649
Posted By TCU

Great pic Sean Flew to Atlanta with Delta...

Great pic Sean

Flew to Atlanta with Delta from the North Terminal in Feb 1996....MD-11 N804DE (DL11)....was rather disappointed it wasn't an L1011.

Was the gate layout as above in 96? Something...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2023, 09:46
Replies: 80
Views: 11,947
Posted By TCU

As recorded by myself during a visit to the A380...

As recorded by myself during a visit to the A380 production line in August 2008
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2023, 11:40
Replies: 80
Views: 11,947
Posted By TCU

The Iraqi and Libyan Govt Jetstars we regular...

The Iraqi and Libyan Govt Jetstars we regular visitors to London's airports in the 70's/80's, looking spectacular in their respective national airline liveries.

Also, once saw FAA Jetstar N1...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Feb 2023, 13:50
Replies: 86
Views: 15,591
Posted By TCU

Fancy a go Dave? :) A tad blurry, but 9 rows...

Fancy a go Dave? :)

A tad blurry, but 9 rows on the stbd side before the exit ahead of the wing
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jan 2023, 17:23
Replies: 86
Views: 15,591
Posted By TCU

Boeing 720 wing in flight.....the thick leading...

Boeing 720 wing in flight.....the thick leading edge looks comparable....but why is there no engine/nacelle visible as the 720 cabin is stubby ahead of the wing and it would surely be in shot?
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2023, 17:59
Replies: 79
Views: 15,186
Posted By TCU

First DC10 in the BCAL Fleet I assume, based...

First DC10 in the BCAL Fleet

I assume, based on the colour scheme, thats actually the DC-10 prototype?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2023, 17:13
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By TCU

Your friends flight probably lies somewhere in...

Your friends flight probably lies somewhere in this 1962 BOAC timetable
Beamr is on the money, although a sprinkling of Britannias through the Caribbean in there too.
Note the flights operated by...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jan 2023, 08:57
Replies: 59
Views: 12,454
Posted By TCU

Slight drift, but from a time (1982) when...

Slight drift, but from a time (1982) when boarding passes were more fun:
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2022, 07:46
Replies: 4,126
Views: 317,755
Posted By TCU

teusje....Carnarvon Airfield (FACN) it is...the...

teusje....Carnarvon Airfield (FACN) it is...the floor is yours

Gateway to the Great Karoo in the Northern Cape, the airfield is the closest aerial access to the MeerKAT/SKA radio telescope site as...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2022, 14:04
Replies: 4,126
Views: 317,755
Posted By TCU

I can see why you said that chevvron....but...

I can see why you said that chevvron....but almost half a world away

However, visitors do like keep up with the Joneses with their aircraft choices....

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2022, 07:32
Replies: 4,126
Views: 317,755
Posted By TCU

Lets try this place.... ...

Lets try this place....

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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2022, 19:30
Replies: 4,126
Views: 317,755
Posted By TCU

I will indeed rustle up a challenge tomorrow SLB

I will indeed rustle up a challenge tomorrow SLB
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