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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Dec 2020, 10:35
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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It did a day trip for Ian Allan Travel on the...

It did a day trip for Ian Allan Travel on the 31st May (it may have done other days) to the show at Le Bourget. I can't remember if it was actually on display though, I know we were 2 hours late...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2020, 09:52
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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When Monarch brought their DC10 in, the Flight...

When Monarch brought their DC10 in, the Flight Engineer hung out the door while it turned on the turning circle!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jun 2019, 09:52
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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My records show that a Lufwaffe VFW 614 visited...

My records show that a Lufwaffe VFW 614 visited on the 10th Feb 1995, 17+01.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jun 2019, 10:10
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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My records show that no Mercure ever visited...

My records show that no Mercure ever visited Luton.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Oct 2018, 10:31
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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The Phantom that did a low approach and go around...

The Phantom that did a low approach and go around was quite noisy!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2018, 10:12
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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We did indeed have to clear it to destination!...

We did indeed have to clear it to destination! The funny thing was, I think it may have been 1982, but Maof, with their 720s and Middle East Airlines (MEA) with their 707s were operating at the same...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2018, 09:54
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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I did a jump seat ride to Faro on a Monarch 1-11,...

I did a jump seat ride to Faro on a Monarch 1-11, 2:45 going 2:30 coming back. Coming out of Faro with 119 pax down the back, and high temperature, we had to turn left after take off, when everybody...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2018, 10:35
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

I flew to Munich with Britannia on the 9th Aug...

I flew to Munich with Britannia on the 9th Aug 1979, Flt No; By123A out and back on the 16th as BY123B, GAXNA both times. The flight was a Thomson Holidays package holiday to the Austrian Tyrol....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2018, 10:21
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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While I'm on the subject, does anyone remember,...

While I'm on the subject, does anyone remember, or have any record of, a Balkan IL-18, possibly LZ-BEK, visiting around March 1971?

My records show, although Dave Gearing was responsible pre 1980...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2018, 17:35
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

I was on leave, unless it was a really good one!

I was on leave, unless it was a really good one!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Mar 2018, 09:30
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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A touch and go was called a 'crash and dash' ...

A touch and go was called a 'crash and dash'

Slight post drift. I once spent 3 hours doing touch and goes in an RAF Tristar at Brize, every landing felt as though we fell out the sky!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Dec 2017, 14:39
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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last 707 probably John Travolta's N707JT which he...

last 707 probably John Travolta's N707JT which he brought to Europe in Qantas V-Jet colours in 2003. Seen at LTN 28/6/03.

The last 707 was probably TZTAC which arrived on the 8th December 2009. It...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Dec 2017, 09:53
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Luton Flight Training closed down when the...

Luton Flight Training closed down when the Airport forced all light aircraft out. The charges they introduced made it not financially viable. I think it was about the same time that any visiting...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Nov 2017, 16:42
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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I have one, but unfortunately, it won't let me...

I have one, but unfortunately, it won't let me download it so I can post it!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2017, 11:28
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Phoenix Airways also operated a BAC 1-11, HBITL I...

Phoenix Airways also operated a BAC 1-11, HBITL I believe.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Sep 2017, 10:13
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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Not sure when it was taken though!

Not sure when it was taken though!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Sep 2017, 10:25
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Picture taken by me I believe!

Picture taken by me I believe!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Sep 2017, 09:53
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Didn't they also have one land in the water just...

Didn't they also have one land in the water just short of Copenhagen. I don't know if it was true, but the story was the pilot was sitting on the tail of the a/c when rescued.

I did a few rides...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2017, 21:16
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

I think OUAQUKGF Ops can confirm, but I think...

I think OUAQUKGF Ops can confirm, but I think Speedy Williams retired with the Ambassador. I don't know how true it was, but my dad told me he was seen pacing the distance between the lighting...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2017, 11:16
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
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Not quite the right name credit LTNman for the...

Not quite the right name credit LTNman for the Ambassador. Mike Harper not Mark Haroer! Taken on the 28th April 1968 boarding for a flight to Copenhagen. We all got on, then all taken off as there...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Aug 2017, 10:59
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Having looked back through my flying log, the...

Having looked back through my flying log, the last 748 flight I went on was in May 1968, which ties in with what LTN Man said. Every scheduled flight I did after that was on the Herald.

Didn't the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Aug 2017, 20:41
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

I think the Heralds came first, but I'm not at...

I think the Heralds came first, but I'm not at home to check. Certainly they flew in tandem as I flew in both in 68 and 69.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2017, 16:52
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

For info on B767-200 1986 - Thursday to...

For info on B767-200

1986 - Thursday to Iraklion
1989 - Tuesday & Thursday to Palma
1993 - Monday to Ibiza. Did a W pattern in between to Manchester (I think) So got an extra day in Ibiza!
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2017, 10:00
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Britannia certainly had B767s based from 1986 -...

Britannia certainly had B767s based from 1986 - 1993, as I went on holiday 3 times and also a jump seat ride on them.

They were definitely based as they were all early morning departures and not w...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jul 2017, 10:45
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Often used for the transportation of Mars bars...

Often used for the transportation of Mars bars etc. Although the electricians were not happy when the clip came undone and the change came out blocking it!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2017, 12:00
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Both turning circles were done and it was the 26...

Both turning circles were done and it was the 26 turning circle thats was blown away by the 737. I seem to recall one of the main reasons was the 737-300 having low slung engines which caused the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2017, 10:09
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

The bricks were removed by a Monarch Boeing...

The bricks were removed by a Monarch Boeing 737-300 that continued onto Spain (or somewhere similar) without being aware of what had happened!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2017, 17:14
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

The runway designators are due to change in the...

The runway designators are due to change in the near future to 25/07.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2017, 15:19
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

There were also a lot of exotic 737s that went to...

There were also a lot of exotic 737s that went to Monarch, they had the contract for the Guiness Peat a/c. At the time I believe they were the largest operator of a/c leased out.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2017, 12:33
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Luton Flying Club, or Luton Flight Training as it...

Luton Flying Club, or Luton Flight Training as it was known as at the time didn't move to Henlow, it was closed down.

One of the ex instructors started Luton Aero Club with one Cessna 152 after...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2017, 11:27
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

According to my records, I think there may have...

According to my records, I think there may have been 2 Pan Am 707s that visited. The one shown in 1971 and N705PA visited on the 29th October 1975.

There was also a Pan Am B727 in March 1973,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2017, 20:48
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

I remember it well, did a couple of trips on it....

I remember it well, did a couple of trips on it. It was always weight limited, and often taking a passenger put it overweight.
It was always the first a/c to land at Geneva when it opened at 0600...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jan 2017, 14:57
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

There were several operators flying newspapers...

There were several operators flying newspapers around Europe in the 80s. Air Continental (Navajos and Beech 90 King Airs), Hubbardair (Cessna 404s and Twin Otters), National (King Airs and Beech...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Dec 2016, 14:20
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

I am sure Vanguards was as far as they progressed...

I am sure Vanguards was as far as they progressed !

They did have a couple of Boeing 720s for a short while, but I can't remember if they ever operated services from Luton.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Dec 2016, 11:16
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,393
Posted By Level bust

Were the rates low enough that passengers could...

Were the rates low enough that passengers could afford to leave their cars there in "long term parking"?

I may be wrong (I was only 10 in 1967!), but wasn't the car park opposite the teminal the...
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