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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2023, 14:47
Replies: 3,898
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Posted By compton3bravo

Anyone remember the fireman's strike at Heathrow...

Anyone remember the fireman's strike at Heathrow circa 1970? They lasted for a number of hours each day. BEA, Aer Lingus,, KLM etc so would arrive at Luton drop passengers off and position to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2020, 11:46
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Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

I am sure Aviogenex Tu-134s were regular visitors...

I am sure Aviogenex Tu-134s were regular visitors on Saturdays in the early 1970s to Pula and Rijeka for Yugotours which I think was owned by the Government. I remember the holidays were very cheap...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jan 2019, 10:03
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Many thanks for all that information. The Man U...

Many thanks for all that information. The Man U charter I was thinking about occurred on 26-27 May 1999. I was just arriving at the airport about 8am when a 747 was just coming over the 08 threshold....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jan 2019, 19:00
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Was there not some Air Atlanta B747s in the...

Was there not some Air Atlanta B747s in the 1990s? I think I can remember one on a Manchester United charter t/f Barcelona and one or two whale watching charters to Iceland. Apologies if this has...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2018, 09:06
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Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

For what it is worth I think the DC-3 could be...

For what it is worth I think the DC-3 could be the Handley Page hack G-ATBE which landed at Luton to clear customs or used Luton when Hatfield was closed.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Nov 2018, 08:40
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

The British Eagle Brit is G-AOVT which flew the...

The British Eagle Brit is G-AOVT which flew the last commercial passenger flight by a Britannia in Monarch colours and is now on display at Duxford. Quite poingant.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Oct 2018, 16:19
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

I can confirm that Med Express was based at...

I can confirm that Med Express was based at McAlpine's at Luton. Spent many happy hours in ''operations'. Operated just a daily flight to Naples and back. Sadly only lasted one summer season.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Oct 2018, 17:05
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Personally Aviogenex Tu-134s were the noiseast I...

Personally Aviogenex Tu-134s were the noiseast I heard at Luton but Spantax CV-990s (smoky joes) running a close second. The loudest ever was an EE Lightning at an air show at Binbrook in the mid...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2018, 17:05
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Yes I can heartily agree with Meleager too having...

Yes I can heartily agree with Meleager too having lived in Bedford for 20 years 1966-86. The local joke was if you were getting married the Italians were the ones to get in touch with starting with...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2018, 19:57
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Those movement lists bring back many memories....

Those movement lists bring back many memories. Started collecting them late 1960s - just send some self addressed envelopes sir and we will do the rest (duty managers office) and they did...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jun 2018, 18:28
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

I sincerely hope it is brown sauce! Great picture...

I sincerely hope it is brown sauce! Great picture from "metal Mickie" Williams.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2018, 17:59
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

I think the Singapore and Hong Kong were group...

I think the Singapore and Hong Kong were group affinity charters (members for the Hong Kong Canoe Club!) but I could not be 100 per cent sure. Those are the days.
On a different tack there was a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2018, 11:05
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Brit 707s did do charters to Singapore and Hong...

Brit 707s did do charters to Singapore and Hong Kong. I have proof on Luton Airport movement sheets from that era as well as the other destinations previously mentioned.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Dec 2017, 18:10
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

The last Boeing 707 I saw at Luton was executive...

The last Boeing 707 I saw at Luton was executive configured N88ZL. It parked on Stand 16 and was a bit taken aback when the flight deck disembarked wearing T-shirts and jeans! I would think this was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2017, 15:43
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Me thinks it might be Derek Davison. Merry...

Me thinks it might be Derek Davison. Merry Christmas to everyone or as we say here Feliz Navidad.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2017, 08:36
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

I would say 1975 as I was working in Luton at the...

I would say 1975 as I was working in Luton at the time and rushed up to the airport in my lunch break and could not believe my eyes! What stood out was a BEA TriStar on stand 16 nose out which had...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Nov 2017, 17:15
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Capital started off as Brown Air as stated above...

Capital started off as Brown Air as stated above flying a Cessna 441 between Leeds/Bradford and Oslo. The company specialised in plant equipment. The MD of Capital was a 'character' called Adrian...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2017, 06:28
Replies: 3,898
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Posted By compton3bravo

Regarding rog747s excellent post of holiday...

Regarding rog747s excellent post of holiday companies/airlines, Owners Abroad used Aviaco Caravelles and DC-9s in the late 60s and early 1970s. Pegasus Holidays used Monarch B720s to the Caribbean...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2017, 17:24
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Thank you for putting me right vintage ATCO.

Thank you for putting me right vintage ATCO.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2017, 10:09
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

If my memory serves me correctly but is not what...

If my memory serves me correctly but is not what it used be wasn't there an incident with a Phoenix Airways Switzerland Boeing 707 in 1972 when it decided to go cross country for a short while after...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2017, 08:23
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Probably both LTMan. No Thameslink or M25 in...

Probably both LTMan. No Thameslink or M25 in those days. Down M1 to the North Circular, then over Kew Bridge and wind your way across to the A217 to Reigate and on to Gatwick. I remember a very nice...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2017, 19:48
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

British Midland Viscount's on Friday nights to...

British Midland Viscount's on Friday nights to Palma in 1968, usually parked nose out on stand nine if my memory serves me correctly.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2017, 07:58
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

I have my doubts about the snapper ruining the...

I have my doubts about the snapper ruining the picture; personally I think it is a well constructed photo what with the fuel bowser and baggage truck conveniently situated. Note the airline bag as...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jul 2017, 10:19
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Referring back to Britannia B767s I remember...

Referring back to Britannia B767s I remember watching the TV programme 'Wish you were Here' with Judith permatan Chalmers astolling the virtues of the service to Australia. She was most impressed and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th May 2017, 16:54
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Yes the only 400 I can remember. It arrived from...

Yes the only 400 I can remember. It arrived from Los Angeles and the passengers were disembarked and coached to Heathrow, the aircraft being positioned to Heathrow some time later. I think it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Apr 2017, 06:49
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Thank you LTNman for correcting me.

Thank you LTNman for correcting me.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Apr 2017, 20:00
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Talking of Air UK Leisure I wonder if Vintage...

Talking of Air UK Leisure I wonder if Vintage ATCO or any other people who worked in ATC can remember when one of their B737s was about to park on Stand 9L and just stopped in time when it was about...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Mar 2017, 08:01
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Regarding the Bristol Freighter could I recommend...

Regarding the Bristol Freighter could I recommend the excellent Air-Britain book on the said machine. It contains some excellent photographs and line drawings of the ramps etc. The book is not cheap...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2017, 16:22
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Many thanks for putting me right gentlemen.

Many thanks for putting me right gentlemen.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2017, 08:43
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

If I remember correctly when British Eagle went...

If I remember correctly when British Eagle went bust in November 1968 both Britannia and Monarch - which took on several Eagle Britannia's and many ex-Eagle crews - operated the vast majority of ski...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2017, 07:34
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

If you want to know more about Saggitair try...

If you want to know more about Saggitair try Propliner magazine 122 it has full details and also about its founder Steve Quinto - a very interesting character!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2017, 16:51
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Does anybody remember Air Continental 500-501...

Does anybody remember Air Continental 500-501 to/from Geneva with the UK newspapers departing around 3 am and back about 9.30 am. I remember an article in the Luton News with a photo of the pilot in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2017, 13:20
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Regarding night freight does anyone remember...

Regarding night freight does anyone remember Northern Executive Aviation using a Piper PA-23 on a Sunday to Friday night flight from Manchester to Luton bringing The Sporting Chronicle newspaper...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jan 2017, 18:51
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Just a quick mention You Tube has a great video...

Just a quick mention You Tube has a great video of a Capital Airlines 146 flight from Dublin to Luton in March 1990 with the late lamented D Gearing on Tower. Just key in Capital 676.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Dec 2016, 18:41
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,325
Posted By compton3bravo

Regarding Invicta they used there Vanguards on a...

Regarding Invicta they used there Vanguards on a number of services from Luton including flights to Basel for Blue Cars holidays, regular UK forces relative flights to Dusseldorf and numerous day...
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