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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Feb 2019, 08:35
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

I think this is where the photo of the Jet...

I think this is where the photo of the Jet Provost was taken - these images are from a photo taken in August 1963 and a couple of nissen huts still remained...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jul 2018, 11:04
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

My notes for G-AFOI state the following :...

My notes for G-AFOI state the following : 20.09.1957 it was withdrawn from use at Sywell after its CofA expired - it was transported to Luton from Sywell early in 1958 for use as spares by Luton...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Dec 2017, 10:07
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Hmm - wasn't aware it happened on the other...

Hmm - wasn't aware it happened on the other aircraft as well! - so that's two dates I'm looking for now - thanks for the other info.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Dec 2017, 22:51
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

I have a strange request regarding Britannia...

I have a strange request regarding Britannia G-BDLZ of Air Faisal - this aircraft (ex XM490) was delivered to Stansted 30th October 1975 for civil conversion by Aviation Traders - it was rolled out...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Nov 2017, 17:43
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

It was actually returning from Tel Aviv from...

It was actually returning from Tel Aviv from where it had just had it annual maintenance check!! a long way from home! - it had been on major overhaul by Israel Aircraft Industries and was returning...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Nov 2017, 21:46
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

They were taken by me on the 14th November 1973 -...

They were taken by me on the 14th November 1973 - there were five Caravelle's in total bringing in Italian football supporters for a game at Wembley between Italy and England (a friendly which Italy...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2017, 23:07
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Quick look at my movement logs found the...

Quick look at my movement logs found the following : 18th April 1985 - G-BLNA undercarriage collapsed on landing on the grass runway - aircraft departed to Elstree (by road) 23rd April for repair.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2017, 20:31
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

My records show that G-SBKR was based at Luton...

My records show that G-SBKR was based at Luton from 30th April 2004 until 21st October 2006 registered to S.C.M. Bagley - also based was G-LAZL a Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior registered to S.C.M....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Oct 2016, 22:49
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

This happened on the 18th April 1974 - the...

This happened on the 18th April 1974 - the McAlpine Aztec G-AYDE was hit by Court Line BAC1-11 G-AXMJ - the Aztec was eventually placed in the McAlpine hangar for a while - I noted it in there 31st...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2016, 17:00
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Back in September there was a lot of posts...

Back in September there was a lot of posts regarding the Pleasure Flights that operated from the spectators area - here is a photo of the corner where they operated from (a bit blurred though) - the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2016, 09:30
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

G-BAAA departed Luton for the last time on the...

G-BAAA departed Luton for the last time on the 21st November 1975 and G-BAAB followed four days later on the 25th November 1975.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th May 2016, 15:01
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

A busy day for Monarch Airlines

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Dated 20th October 1975
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd May 2016, 12:03
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Napier sold (or donated) the Lincoln to the...

Napier sold (or donated) the Lincoln to the College of Aeronautics at Cranfield in November 1962. It was retired from active service with them 9th May 1967 when it was flown from Cranfield to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2016, 19:21
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

LTNman - Yep, G-BCBA Boeing 720-023B Invicta...

LTNman - Yep, G-BCBA Boeing 720-023B Invicta International - it spent a lot of time at Luton - it was looked after by Airline Engineering Ltd (Monarch). Here are a few more photos of diversions -
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2016, 14:03
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

SHJ - The VC-10 was XR807 Royal Air Force on a...

SHJ - The VC-10 was XR807 Royal Air Force on a trooping flight to Germany - this was a very busy day for diversions from Heathrow and Gatwick:
5 x Aer Lingus B737
3 x Northeast Viscounts
2 x...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Apr 2016, 21:34
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Diversion days

Dated - 15th December 1975


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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Apr 2016, 20:38
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

LTNman - This was taken 02/03/1988 by the late...

LTNman - This was taken 02/03/1988 by the late Dave Gearing - is this the additional structure you were thinking of?


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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Apr 2016, 17:12
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

KeMac - I think the date you were at Luton may...

KeMac - I think the date you were at Luton may have been 31/03/1970 (which was a Tuesday) - as most of your list ties up with this date - LN-FOL Douglas Dc-6A Fred Olsen was in that day from/to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Apr 2016, 09:01
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

D-BEBE arrived at Luton from Tel Aviv via Venice...

D-BEBE arrived at Luton from Tel Aviv via Venice 26/3/70 where it had been on lease to Arkia since 16/11/67. The German registration was cancelled on 31/03/70 as sold abroad after a check 2 had just...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Apr 2016, 12:07
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

The date for the BEA Argosy at Luton could have...

The date for the BEA Argosy at Luton could have been 26th or 27th October 1965 as it diverted to Luton en-route to Heathrow from Dusseldorf due to fog and parked overnight - along with two Aer Lingus...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jul 2015, 17:03
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

The B727 in the background belonged to Sabre...

The B727 in the background belonged to Sabre Airways
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Apr 2015, 22:26
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Dave Gearings photos

I have Dave's photos, slides and memorabilia, which I am currently scanning, logging and using in a History of Luton Airport project which has been ongoing for many years now. This project, which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jan 2015, 11:46
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Can't quite make out the name on the nose, it...

Can't quite make out the name on the nose, it looks a bit like "Nike II" which would make it G-AZWA - delivered to Donaldson from Luton 22/06/1971 - so could be from that date until their demise in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2015, 12:20
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

I do believe that the second one is a DC-4.

It is indeed - first picture is EI-AWG Douglas DC-7C and the second is EI-ARS
Douglas C-54E (DC-4) - pure nostalgia!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2015, 09:19
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,319
Posted By Luton Anorak

Smile Ahhh - the beloved spectators area - spent many a...

Ahhh - the beloved spectators area - spent many a happy hour parked up against that fence in my Mk.1 Cortina :)
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