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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Aug 2023, 21:12
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

He sounds a real character but, alas no, I never...

He sounds a real character but, alas no, I never encountered him.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Aug 2023, 15:44
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

Lindisfarne would have been thrilled with that ...

Lindisfarne would have been thrilled with that ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2022, 12:54
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

I remember, on a visit to the tower at Edinburgh...

I remember, on a visit to the tower at Edinburgh around 1970, standing with the controllers watching a BMA Viscount taking off with only 3 propellers ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2022, 07:04
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

Lovely big windows, too. :O

Lovely big windows, too. :O
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2022, 13:52
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

First time I've ever come across...

First time I've ever come across Vanguard/Merchantman and "Whispering" in the same sentence. :O
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2022, 10:45
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

Yes, neither RR engine was a free-turbine. I had...

Yes, neither RR engine was a free-turbine. I had a short spell on Tyne overhauls, but don't recall ever seeing a Dart other than in situ.

I wasn't handling the controls, just an interested...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2022, 09:31
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

Yes, before I moved to the smoke I would...

Yes, before I moved to the smoke I would frequently lie in bed (albeit only about 3 miles from Turnhouse) listening to the late-night Vanguard taxying out for departure.

I don't think Vanguards...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2022, 16:49
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

I have a distant memory of doing a run-up (on all...

I have a distant memory of doing a run-up (on all 4) on a cold night-shift at LHR around 1975 following an engine change on a Merchantman (a good exercise in putting one's faith in brakes and chocks...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Aug 2021, 18:11
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

First time I've ever heard that. Doing so would...

First time I've ever heard that. Doing so would have involved a massive amount of work and would likely have destroyed the economics of the conversion.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Aug 2021, 10:12
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

No, I'm pretty sure it's an inspector's stamp...

No, I'm pretty sure it's an inspector's stamp number - there's no sign of any other inspection mark to verify the "Tested" status.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Aug 2021, 06:43
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

I wonder if "W905" is still with us.

I wonder if "W905" is still with us.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Aug 2021, 06:50
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

It was a calculated risk.

It was a calculated risk.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Aug 2021, 14:48
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

Interesting. TCA/Air Canada's Vanguards...

Interesting.

TCA/Air Canada's Vanguards overlapped with their Viscounts for many years - I wonder if the latter used Skydrol too ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Aug 2021, 19:42
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

Merpati's Vanguards were passenger aircraft - 4...

Merpati's Vanguards were passenger aircraft - 4 ex BEA/BA and 7 former Air Canada aircraft.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Aug 2021, 13:14
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

Yes, that's Bay 20 (southernmost of the 5 bays...

Yes, that's Bay 20 (southernmost of the 5 bays facing Eastchurch Road). Bay 16 (the northernmost) was the paint bay.

All long gone, of course.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jul 2021, 21:53
Replies: 107
Views: 18,805
Posted By DaveReidUK

At least some were. Bay 20, IIRC.

At least some were. Bay 20, IIRC.
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