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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd May 2024, 20:09
Replies: 160
Views: 19,687
Posted By Mooncrest

Dana-Spicer was, I think, an American firm with a...

Dana-Spicer was, I think, an American firm with a significant or maybe controlling interest in GKN. We used to see their N-registered GIV at Leeds Bradford in the mid-1990s. These visits might have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd May 2024, 19:04
Replies: 65
Views: 4,269
Posted By Mooncrest

Such passionate responses. I deliberately listed...

Such passionate responses. I deliberately listed just a few former IT airlines in my original post, mainly because there are/were so many of them but also to provide others on the forum with the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st May 2024, 08:30
Replies: 65
Views: 4,269
Posted By Mooncrest

British and European charter airlines from days past...

Today is 1st May and traditionally marks the start of the summer season for the UK IT companies and, of course, the associated airlines. I'm just taking a moment to remember those airlines that have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2024, 15:44
Replies: 45
Views: 4,218
Posted By Mooncrest

The UAE government flew at least one SP. I saw it...

The UAE government flew at least one SP. I saw it once or twice at Leeds Bradford doing circuits and bumps some years ago. The training captain on board was Mike Webster who worked for British...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2024, 11:11
Replies: 1,868
Views: 884,953
Posted By Mooncrest

It seems as if Luton is little more than a...

It seems as if Luton is little more than a maintenance base for TUI these days. I hope LBA can regain TUI full time once the terminal has been improved. It's high time Jet2 had some firm competition....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2024, 08:00
Replies: 1,868
Views: 884,953
Posted By Mooncrest

Does Edinburgh ever see any TUI activity? They...

Does Edinburgh ever see any TUI activity? They only appear on W rotations at Leeds Bradford during the summer - haven't based here for years.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2024, 17:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By Mooncrest

From the late 1960s to the mid-2000s, that is...

From the late 1960s to the mid-2000s, that is more or less what they were used for at LBA - so the TWR ATCA could use the UHF ground frequency. The Tulip was eventually supplanted by a more ergonomic...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Feb 2024, 13:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,590
Posted By Mooncrest

The job advert was on LinkedIn so you'll need to...

The job advert was on LinkedIn so you'll need to look there or on the LBA website. Briefly, you have Tower, Delivery and Radar (Plessey Watchman!). No GMC. H24 in the summer.
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2024, 17:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,590
Posted By Mooncrest

Leeds Bradford - EGNM - is hiring ATCOs

That's all really. Just putting it out there. Good luck to all applicants.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2024, 19:46
Replies: 567
Views: 265,248
Posted By Mooncrest

I assume Jonathan Hinkles is no longer at...

I assume Jonathan Hinkles is no longer at Loganair. Does anyone know if he has taken up a new position?
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2024, 13:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By Mooncrest

I visited the then control tower at Newcastle...

I visited the then control tower at Newcastle Airport thirty years ago. The radar controllers were on headsets but the VCR controller had use of a hand microphone for VHF. Not dissimilar to the type...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2024, 11:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By Mooncrest

Pye 4001 'Tulip' microphone

Just wondering if any British ATC units are still using one of these today. Leeds Bradford had a few from the 1960s to the late 1970s, before headsets were adopted there and I know Carlisle ATC had...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2024, 13:25
Replies: 632
Views: 435,495
Posted By Mooncrest

Leeds Bradford has enjoyed a continuous...

Leeds Bradford has enjoyed a continuous multi-daily service to Amsterdam since 1976, when Air Anglia took on the route from British Airways. Effectively , LBA-AMS has been flown by the same operator...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2024, 10:14
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Mooncrest

Thankyou chevron. Do you know what the displays...

Thankyou chevron. Do you know what the displays are in the photographs? Leeds Bradford had units like those in the 'double' display from the late 1980s, being used with both the ACR430 and the...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2024, 20:27
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Mooncrest

I haven't a clue!

I haven't a clue!
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2024, 19:19
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Mooncrest

I remember the circular radar displays at...

I remember the circular radar displays at Blackpool some years ago. Black background and green graphics giving a very clear sharp picture. I think there was a Plessey AR15 on the other end but I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2024, 15:03
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Fair to say that BAZI's livery was little more...

Fair to say that BAZI's livery was little more than Britannia's base navy blue and tailfin logo crudely painted over; then BNCT and PROK were painted the same, factory fresh. Ryanair took much the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2024, 07:33
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Definitely Airways International Cymru.

Definitely Airways International Cymru.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2024, 21:23
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Remarkable how we got from Airways Cymru 1-11s...

Remarkable how we got from Airways Cymru 1-11s and 737s to Gulf Air VC10s in just four pages!.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2024, 21:48
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Mooncrest

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/197x423/web_glasgow_airport_visit_93_13_81c750d9cfd3e6c4a5479d0e1b85e2208c9965c1.jpg
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2024, 21:48
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Mooncrest

Cossor radar displays

Can anybody identify the model name or number of these old monochromes please ? Thankyou....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jan 2024, 19:54
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

It's just occurred to me that the 1-11 Airways...

It's just occurred to me that the 1-11 Airways Cymru leased from BIA bore more than a passing resemblance to a Cambrian 1-11 circa 1969.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2024, 10:17
Replies: 36
Views: 4,950
Posted By Mooncrest

The Brymon Twin Otter had a semi-starring role in...

The Brymon Twin Otter had a semi-starring role in the ATC documentary 'Struggling for Control', which can still be found on YouTube. She was flying the Birmingham to Gatwick schedule.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jan 2024, 18:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By Mooncrest

Barton did well if that is the case. That kind of...

Barton did well if that is the case. That kind of solid wood joinery would not come cheap these days.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2024, 14:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By Mooncrest

Ministry Of Aviation - 'Ministry' ATC desks

By these, I mean the controller and assistant work stations (apologies - can't think of an alternative name) traditionally used in CAA/NATS control towers such as Heathrow and Manchester. Are there...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jan 2024, 10:19
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

AXMU doesn't look half bad here. Her next lease...

AXMU doesn't look half bad here. Her next lease was to Air UK in 1986, along with her chum AXOX.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jan 2024, 06:58
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Much obliged.

Much obliged.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2024, 20:05
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Just attempting to steer the thread back from...

Just attempting to steer the thread back from British Midland to Airways Cymru (I know there is a link)! Both the 1-11s were designated '304AX'. I guess the 04 was something to do with British Eagle...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2024, 20:43
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Anytime. I'm pleased you enjoyed reading about...

Anytime. I'm pleased you enjoyed reading about Airways Cymru. The company wasn't around for long...but they still got around!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2024, 20:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By Mooncrest

Arrester gear would be a good idea at the RW14...

Arrester gear would be a good idea at the RW14 stop end at EGNM. ideal for catching errant Citations and 737s. Too late for TriStars and Viscounts.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2024, 16:13
Replies: 361
Views: 173,999
Posted By Mooncrest

Can a J41 fly that far ?

Can a J41 fly that far ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jan 2024, 21:37
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Nothing to do with Airways Cymru but the...

Nothing to do with Airways Cymru but the Romanians also built a single short body Rombac 1-11, designated 487. AFAIK she remained on the Romanian register and also saw service with Anglo Cargo...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jan 2024, 21:29
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

It would have been a blast had this sequence been...

It would have been a blast had this sequence been filmed in reverse. The Radar rooms at LBA have never been generously proportioned; to begin with Radar was partitioned into a corner of the VCR then...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jan 2024, 14:44
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

Not necessarily specific to Airways Cymru but why...

Not necessarily specific to Airways Cymru but why were the tailfin leading edges on both 1-11s left unpainted ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Dec 2023, 07:10
Replies: 76
Views: 7,558
Posted By Mooncrest

I remember seeing YMRU at LBA a few times....

I remember seeing YMRU at LBA a few times. Probably confused the passengers!
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