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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2017, 09:12
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Here is a nice set of photos showing Eagle...

Here is a nice set of photos showing Eagle Aviation Yorks. The good thing about them is the amount of detail written on the back by the photographer, a Mr J H Lewis. Taken on 10th March 1951 with a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2017, 18:41
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

I've found a photo online but as it's for sale...

I've found a photo online but as it's for sale I've not reproduced it here. If you Google 4X-ANU a Navajo - it's parked outside Hangar 62 in 1970 and down the side can be seen the telegraph wires and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2017, 14:45
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Your red line is slightly off LTNman - the hangar...

Your red line is slightly off LTNman - the hangar and white workshops are on the end of the line of three - ie the road junction of Provost Way and Percival Way. These are Hangars 22, 24, and 26. The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2017, 13:17
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Yes quite right - just above the 1-11 nose is...

Yes quite right - just above the 1-11 nose is Hangar 22 and it's white workshops. Still can't work out what the odd building to the left is though. I photographed Dan-Air 1-11's down the side of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2016, 14:34
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

These photos show the 727 damage. Firstly the...

These photos show the 727 damage. Firstly the lights at the end of the pavement, the wooden fence and then the localiser. The ground drops away sharply thereafter.
http://i68.tinypic.com/2rnty6x.jpg...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2016, 15:22
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Here is my shot on 16th August 1974 as AB taxied...

Here is my shot on 16th August 1974 as AB taxied in - apologies for such poor quality but at least I was there.

http://i65.tinypic.com/la8sj.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2016, 08:24
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

The Tristars are on the left out of shot. Like...

The Tristars are on the left out of shot. Like the rest of the airport I turned out the morning after to see the pink one return home from Halifax (?) I recall.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2016, 19:20
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

This photograph was taken 42 years ago today....

This photograph was taken 42 years ago today. We've just passed the latest anniversary of the Court Line collapse. The detention paperwork can be seen attached to the aeroplanes. I never believed the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2016, 20:55
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

http://i65.tinypic.com/jrd9pk.jpg Does...

http://i65.tinypic.com/jrd9pk.jpg


Does anyone know what event this was for? And when?


Canadian Forces 707 behind.


Photo by Eddie Papps
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jul 2016, 13:59
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Swedish C-47 on 8th September 1979. ...

Swedish C-47 on 8th September 1979.


Behind looks like a 707 with Britannia titles - was that an Icelandic one on lease?


http://i64.tinypic.com/210hhsy.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jul 2016, 13:52
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Finnish Air Force C-47 31st July 1971. I recall...

Finnish Air Force C-47 31st July 1971. I recall many interesting military visitors in the seventies.


http://i66.tinypic.com/oh6bmd.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jun 2016, 19:48
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Yes as LTNman says I assume it's looking west. ...

Yes as LTNman says I assume it's looking west.


Here's another nice view in mid 61. PH-VIG - presumably a diversion.


I'm pretty sure the chap on the wing is John Webb who became Bonded...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2016, 19:17
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Departure Lounge 1961

By way or contrast with LTNman's 80's shot here is the departure lounge in April 1961.


This was in the wooden building (airport building no. 50) at the base of the Control Tower which lasted...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2016, 19:04
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

The airside of the Terminal mirrored the bull...

The airside of the Terminal mirrored the bull horn style in the lounge and I guess was the last Terminal Building designed by the Council's Architects Department. Quite stylish for its day.

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jun 2016, 18:50
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Luton 1973

Ten minutes of pure nostalgia:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYU6FR4uaM
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2016, 19:37
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

And well done to you LTNman for starting the...

And well done to you LTNman for starting the thread - just goes to show what an interesting history this airport has had.:D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jun 2016, 21:03
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

I got one when he left the next day - they told...

I got one when he left the next day - they told me Coke was the best thing to clean it with!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jun 2016, 13:47
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Scorpion Canberra

This is a picture of the Scorpion rocket motor Canberra and the crew from the record breaking altitude flight - pilot Mike Randrup and observer Walter Shirley. The record was set on 28th August 1957...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2016, 15:34
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

I reckon you're right cj - here it is coming past...

I reckon you're right cj - here it is coming past the Spectators.


http://i67.tinypic.com/33lh4zq.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd May 2016, 19:01
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

B757/767

Demo aircraft on their way to Farnborough in September 1982. On show to Britannia and Monarch.
http://i65.tinypic.com/2v7v0v5.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th May 2016, 11:27
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

I've never seen much mention of them but all...

I've never seen much mention of them but all airfields seem to have had them - to process staff after a gas attack I suppose. They often seem to have had the tall chimney too - maybe burning clothes...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2016, 22:28
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

I suspect you only visited the second floor - the...

I suspect you only visited the second floor - the real work was done on the third!


The photo is part of a large montage which also shows the 18/36 and 08/26 landing directions.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2016, 17:59
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Many thanks for all your efforts on this thread -...

Many thanks for all your efforts on this thread - fascinating.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2016, 15:22
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

I've never heard of Falconers Hall. As the...

I've never heard of Falconers Hall. As the airport expanded it kept buying up pockets of land but I don't recall mention of a Hall - had it gone by 1936 maybe?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2016, 14:09
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

http://i63.tinypic.com/29xdmk7.jpg Yes outside...

http://i63.tinypic.com/29xdmk7.jpg
Yes outside the boundary - looks like a vehicle test track. Located in what is now Vauxhall Way. Just for orientation the Spittlesea hospital buildings are in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2016, 14:06
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Spittlesea

[QUOTE=vintage ATCO;9367907]R re the decontamination plant but are you sure that is the hospital? I was told this is the hospital with the building I knew as Spittlesea, the house which became the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2016, 09:53
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Lovely picture vintage ATCO but to be pedantic...

Lovely picture vintage ATCO but to be pedantic the chimney is the gas decontamination building used after the war with the white buildings as the flying club. The Spittlesea Hospital is just visible...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2016, 09:47
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Britannia horse flights

http://i65.tinypic.com/14j3z9h.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Apr 2016, 16:06
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Chrisair

No luck either in finding a photo of G-ADDI with suitably attired aircrew. But I did find their first aircraft - G-AIYS Leopard Moth used for the 1961 season. It was sold late in 1961 and the photo...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2016, 18:50
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Med Express

http://i67.tinypic.com/iqkk15.jpg


G-AYUW looking a little poorly near the run up bay 19th October 1988


http://i68.tinypic.com/2d7zc6r.jpg


and leaving Luton 26th June 1989
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2016, 08:52
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

McAlpine Riley Doves

http://i64.tinypic.com/33kxdzm.jpg


Riley Dove conversions in the McAlpine hanger. Original tails can be seen stored on the mezzanine. Photo suggests 1964 and is a Waller Studios shot - local...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Apr 2016, 19:19
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Excellent thanks for that - I have photos of a...

Excellent thanks for that - I have photos of a few of those so I'll dig them out.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2016, 13:45
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Argosy at Luton

http://i64.tinypic.com/14265tv.jpg


Some while ago there was mention of Argosy aircraft at Luton. Here's a scratchy shot of G-ASXP on the apron. The aircraft was delivered to BEA in June 1965...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2016, 13:59
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

Scandinavians

The Scandinavian airlines used to switch between Luton and Stansted for the season depending where the best deal was. They all followed the recommendation of a particular travel agent whose name...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2016, 20:21
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,350
Posted By no butz

First 707 to land at Luton

Followed by the first 707 to depart from Luton!
http://i65.tinypic.com/2qjdagx.jpg
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