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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Aug 2019, 10:02
Replies: 45
Views: 11,182
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Another Straight and Level line I remember was...

Another Straight and Level line I remember was "the old Constipation sat on the ramp dripping oil. Passers by fled in panic as its four Wrights burst into flames..."

Ha! I remember this one too,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Apr 2019, 12:48
Replies: 57
Views: 37,052
Posted By 1970s Spotter

This book is quite interesting if you can get...

This book is quite interesting if you can get hold of it:
"Far Away in the Sky' by David L Koren
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Dec 2018, 09:38
Replies: 37
Views: 24,552
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Yes, Malcolm passed away on Monday 17th after a...

Yes, Malcolm passed away on Monday 17th after a long illness.
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Feb 2018, 10:16
Replies: 431
Views: 137,571
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Here's a link to the FlyPast forum: ...

Here's a link to the FlyPast forum:

https://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?102240-Work-starts-on-the-CL-44-Guppy%2Fpage6
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2018, 19:44
Replies: 8
Views: 5,430
Posted By 1970s Spotter

John had a wealth of knowledge. He will be sadly...

John had a wealth of knowledge. He will be sadly missed by many in the aviation enthusiasts community.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Dec 2017, 17:28
Replies: 12
Views: 3,790
Posted By 1970s Spotter

I think Mike Haradine was Hank's big buddie at...

I think Mike Haradine was Hank's big buddie at Invicta. I did not know that Hank acquired F27s for Saudi.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Dec 2017, 15:54
Replies: 12
Views: 3,790
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Yes, the article was publised in Propliner...

Yes, the article was publised in Propliner Magazine but I can't remember which edition, would have been in 2012. I have info on N112A too. Please contact me at:
propliner.news(at)ntlworld.com
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Oct 2017, 09:16
Replies: 32
Views: 9,833
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Without the proliferation of camera phones and...

Without the proliferation of camera phones and social mee-jah, very, very few of us would have been aware of this. Did this sort of 'incident' ever happen before the invention of in-phone cameras I...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2014, 07:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,224
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Minimum Weight Question

Can anyone carify what this might mean?:
I have a very old document relating to a ferry flight for a Boeing 707, it states "gross weight is minimum required for flight". Do I take it that this means...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Oct 2013, 13:53
Replies: 19
Views: 2,804
Posted By 1970s Spotter

I wrote to BA (an achievment in itself as it is...

I wrote to BA (an achievment in itself as it is VERY hard to find a physical address on their www site) on the very same issue myself back in the Spring.

My flights are not as glamourous as yours,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Sep 2013, 08:57
Replies: 23
Views: 6,046
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Having established that the aircaft making the...

Having established that the aircaft making the unusual contrails an RAF Sentenial, do we know what it is up[ to exactly? Apart from acting as a high altitude curry house?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2013, 11:24
Replies: 5
Views: 5,839
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Duane Egli

Does anyone know what happened to Duane Egli? I heard he retired in 2009?
Was he involved with Liberia World when they op. Britannia's?
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Aug 2013, 12:36
Replies: 0
Views: 1,056
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Pearl Air

Would anyone know anything about a company called Pearl Air who operated Viscounts around Europe and Africa in the mid 1970s? Any names for the management/crews?

Thanks
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jul 2013, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Pearl Air

Would anyone know anything about a company called Pearl Air who operated Viscounts around Europe and Africa in the mid 1970s? Any names for the managements?

Thanks
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2013, 12:50
Replies: 36
Views: 8,579
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Would anyone have any indication of timings and...

Would anyone have any indication of timings and routings? Living in Epsom, Surrey should I be looking skyward?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jul 2013, 12:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,253
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Aircraft Cleaning

I had the very same idea (I think) in the late 70s.

I was about 19 years old and wondered if such a service could be of any use to a/c owners based at my local GA aifield which at the time was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2013, 09:32
Replies: 46
Views: 33,500
Posted By 1970s Spotter

In A Nutshell

Nicely summarised Heavy Cargo.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st May 2013, 08:50
Replies: 29
Views: 18,378
Posted By 1970s Spotter

British Airways A380 European Flights

Does anybody have any details as to which flights BA's A380s will operate BEFORE entering long-haul service?
I gather the first a/c is being delivered after the Paris Air Show in July and will enter...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2013, 13:02
Replies: 22
Views: 5,939
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Fantastic! Plenty of shots of smoking CV990s...

Fantastic! Plenty of shots of smoking CV990s knocking around the www.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2013, 09:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,686
Posted By 1970s Spotter

vctenderness: Did you mean US or UK > > >?...

vctenderness: Did you mean US or UK > > >? ;)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2013, 20:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,038
Posted By 1970s Spotter

What an interesting and detailed article, living...

What an interesting and detailed article, living near Guildford I found it of particular interest.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Feb 2013, 15:03
Replies: 1
Views: 1,038
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Air Calypso

Anyone have any memories or stories, call them what you will, about Air Calypso back in the early 70s? The operated three CV440s on the 8P- reg; thought about acquiring a Yak-40 (yes, I know, I can't...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
11th Feb 2013, 15:02
Replies: 0
Views: 1,630
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Air Calypso

Anyone have any memories or stories, call them what you will, about Air Calypso back in the early 70s? The operated three CV440s on the 8P- reg; thought about acquiring a Yak-40 (yes, I know, I can't...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Dec 2012, 10:14
Replies: 10
Views: 3,638
Posted By 1970s Spotter

BWA IAB

Thanks for all the help and info' !
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Nov 2012, 10:41
Replies: 6
Views: 3,255
Posted By 1970s Spotter

I'd like to see pix, esp. of the PIA Connie

I'd like to see pix, esp. of the PIA Connie
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Nov 2012, 08:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,638
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Bahama World Airways / Int'l Air Bahama

Is there anyone out there who worked for either BWA or IAB in any capacity who would be willing to share their experiences?
I am intending to write an article on both, and while I have a rich seam...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Apr 2012, 19:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Colour Schemes with Longevity

I am wondering which airline has had the same colour-scheme for the longest period of time, American Airlines springs to mind but are there any others?

And what about the shorest (not including...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Apr 2012, 19:03
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Any idea why BA does not serve KL? Politics?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2011, 15:45
Replies: 12
Views: 3,790
Posted By 1970s Spotter

NWAC, ADCO etc etc

I am in the process of writing a short article about the above carriers and others that op. around the Gulf at the time. Might do similar 'bout JP and Wharton.
No publisher yet though.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2011, 18:48
Replies: 58
Views: 23,988
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Get scribbling!

AvGas

A GREAT idea, I just hope some people take up the challenge. So often those at the forefront of events don't realise the significance (to us like-minded types, at least) of their endevours....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2011, 18:24
Replies: 350
Views: 184,872
Posted By 1970s Spotter

L-1011 TriStars

Would anyone know which companise showed any interest i the CourtLine TriStars after Aug 74 and before Cathy bought them in 77? Why did they take the best part of 3 years to get resold>


Thanks
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Sep 2010, 13:06
Replies: 17
Views: 1,383
Posted By 1970s Spotter

What should I call an aircraft?

Evening All,

I am in the process of writing an article about a number of aircraft flying cargo during the 1970s.

Do I refer to each aircraft as 'her/she' or 'it'?

I usually go for 'her/she',...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2010, 10:57
Replies: 1
Views: 1,137
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Boeing 707-321 N711UT/N723PA Crew

Did anyone out there ever fly B707-321 N723PA/N711UT circa 1974-1978? I realise ops were sometimes 'under the radar' so please send a PM.

Thanks!
Forum: North America
8th Sep 2010, 10:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,223
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Boeing 707-321 N711UT/N723PA Crew

Did anyone out there ever fly B707-321 N723PA/N711UT circa 1974-1978? I realise ops were sometimes 'under the radar' so please send a PM.

Thanks!
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Sep 2010, 10:53
Replies: 0
Views: 1,172
Posted By 1970s Spotter

Boeing 707-321 N711UT/N723PA Crew

Did anyone out there ever fly B707-321 N723PA/N711UT circa 1974-1978? I realise ops were sometimes 'under the radar' so please send a PM.

Thanks!
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