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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Jan 2022, 11:18

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BEA Vickers Vanguard

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Posted By Herod

As I said, 30 years since, but my recollection...

As I said, 30 years since, but my recollection from F-27 days was that, on landing, the throttles were lifted, removing the Flight Fine Stop, and allowing the props to go to Ground Fine. One airline,...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Jan 2022, 09:35

Replies: 107

BEA Vickers Vanguard

Views: 18,809

Posted By Herod

It's over 30 years since I last flew a...

It's over 30 years since I last flew a turbo-prop, but as I recall, doing that is a guaranteed way to overheat the engine, badly. I believe the Tyne, like the Dart, isn't a free -turbine.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

3rd Aug 2021, 16:32

Replies: 107

BEA Vickers Vanguard

Views: 18,809

Posted By Herod

Frater didn't fly on it, but had a look around....

Frater didn't fly on it, but had a look around. It was Mandala. "Its four engines looked like antique air-cooled radials, and even the three-bladed propellers had been burnished...What was it? A...

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