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Search: Posts Made By: OUAQUKGF Ops
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2022, 16:55
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Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

The above is a cracking image of Heathrow...

The above is a cracking image of Heathrow diversions on 4th January 1969. There is the old terminal with Autair's Movement Control Office overlooking the tarmac. At that time I spent many 12 hour...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th May 2022, 17:57
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Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Hullo Robert- If you have the time to start this...

Hullo Robert- If you have the time to start this wonderful Thread at the beginning I'm sure you will find references to, and perhaps some pictures of, BEA Tridents at Luton.

They usually arrived...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Aug 2019, 17:26
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Piaggio P166 G-APWY. With McAlpine Luton 10-7-63...

Piaggio P166 G-APWY. With McAlpine Luton 10-7-63 to 1-5-67. Then with Marconi ( in whose colours it is seen) from 9-5-67 . I believe it was often seen at Southend but don't know where it was based. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2019, 08:20
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Yes Gordonwil - we look forward to seeing them in...

Yes Gordonwil - we look forward to seeing them in due course.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2019, 09:02
Replies: 3,898
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Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

I'm not sure whether this already on the thread ...

I'm not sure whether this already on the thread

.https://www.britishpathe.com/video/parachute-drop-luton/query/bedfordshire
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2019, 08:48
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

As I remember it was kept on the hard standing to...

As I remember it was kept on the hard standing to the north of McApine's hangar. I never saw it fly. At the time Keegan was involved with the production of The Riley Dove at McAlpines.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jul 2019, 15:01
Replies: 3,898
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Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Most impressive!

Most impressive!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jul 2019, 13:47
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Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Luton Airport 1946

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/580x567/eaw000604_ltn_b7c9cb775a0a4503239c8b08e3e897cc37e2ffa6.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jul 2019, 08:19
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

The York looks to be in the colours of Freddy...

The York looks to be in the colours of Freddy Laker's company Air Charter. That would date the photograph to between 1951-56.

As to the DC3 ??????

Jamie Glass in his book 'The Story of Luton...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2019, 18:06
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Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

I'm pretty sure it is LTN with the old terminal...

I'm pretty sure it is LTN with the old terminal behind the tug and the tower out of view to the left.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jul 2019, 17:24
Replies: 3,898
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Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Yes that's the area I have recollections of a...

Yes that's the area I have recollections of a Vanguard too......
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jul 2019, 15:14
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

cj you are right. If you blow the image up you...

cj you are right. If you blow the image up you can see 'ZR' on the nosewheel u/c door....... looks as though they might be parked on the taxiway. I can remember diversions in the Autair staff car...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jul 2019, 13:18
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Diversion Day and the good old Autair Crew Bus...

Diversion Day and the good old Autair Crew Bus working overtime!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Mar 2019, 15:13
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1961/...

https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1961/1961%20-%200587.html?search=luton%20flying%20club
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Mar 2019, 17:53
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

It seems Ron Harvey also owned Messenger G-AJKL. ...

It seems Ron Harvey also owned Messenger G-AJKL.
https://cwsprduksumbraco.blob.core.windows.net/g-info/HistoricalLedger/G-AJKL-3.pdf
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Mar 2019, 10:26
Replies: 3,898
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Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

At the risk of slight thread drift: John...

At the risk of slight thread drift:

John Handley, another name in the log-book. John and my father propped up the bar in The Castle Pub at Berkhamsted. At the time I was working in a very poorly...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2019, 18:03
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

G-AISL did indeed crash at Stapleford at the end...

G-AISL did indeed crash at Stapleford at the end of 1961 and although it continued to be registered it is thought that it was never rebuilt. Two prangs in one year!

(Since writing this I've been...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2019, 15:31
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Sorry for the confusion but I initially I...

Sorry for the confusion but I initially I couldn't get the image up of G-AISL visiting the Flying Club.

Incidentally G-AJKL was registered to some concern in Luton in 1967 and was photographed...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2019, 13:37
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Was this the one? Photo credit NA3T website. ...

Was this the one? Photo credit NA3T website.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/600x400/ag08781_5d292cae4c4d005e4f42c07da3dc60841d2d8014.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2019, 13:03
Replies: 3,898
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Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

There are photographs here of Pegasus Vikings in...

There are photographs here of Pegasus Vikings in a Blackpool Hangar taken by Paul Tomlin after the demise of the airline.
AVIATION GOLDEN OLDIES - BLACKPOOL (http://www.edendale.co.uk/GO/BPL.1.html)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2019, 17:54
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Autair Stewardess's Logbook

Currently offered on an internet auction site. Extracts from the log books of Valerie Fisher ex British Eagle and Autair. I thought Luton Old Hands might recognize a few names and at the same time...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2019, 09:34
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Cyril Claydon was a Luton Builder. When Pegasus...

Cyril Claydon was a Luton Builder. When Pegasus went into receivership in October 1961 the three Vikings were stored in a hangar at Blackpool where Pegasus had their main operating base and my...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2019, 15:06
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Yes and the undercarriage door is not that of an...

Yes and the undercarriage door is not that of an Ambassador.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2019, 14:58
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Is the final image above something other than an...

Is the final image above something other than an Ambassador? The wreck appears to have a leading edge de-icing boot which was not the case with the Ambassador.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2018, 19:11
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

http://www.airteamimages.com/de-havilland-dragon-r...

http://www.airteamimages.com/de-havilland-dragon-rapide_G-AIBB_luton-airways_98205.htmlhttps://www.na3t.org/images/photos/air/BSX00311.jpg
https://www.na3t.org/images/photos/air/BSX00326.jpg

This...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2018, 18:07
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Further to those superb images from The Mail: ...

Further to those superb images from The Mail:

Luton Airways ceased operations in December 1959 having been founded by Messrs Jarvis and Fisher in December 1957. They had three Dragon Rapides;...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2018, 07:41
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Air Luton 1985-1987?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hwIAAOSwozxa2fu7/s-l1600.jpghttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gZ4AAOSw0XFa2fvK/s-l1600.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Apr 2018, 12:09
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Thanks GTT - Further digging reveals that by 1960...

Thanks GTT - Further digging reveals that by 1960 it would appear that Derby Airways had an office (Luton 22153) and representatives including Mrs Sheila Riches and Miss Lavinia Wellicome (echoes of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Apr 2018, 17:00
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Very difficult to find an image of Claire. I...

Very difficult to find an image of Claire. I don't think she is the lady by the Marathon and yet she is quite tall. Here is an image of Claire from 1964 she is on the extreme right of the group of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Apr 2018, 08:46
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Lutair a subsidiary of Autair was set up at Luton...

Lutair a subsidiary of Autair was set up at Luton in 1961 and became the airport's official Handling Agent. The early years of Lutair are described in Graham Simon's book 'Colours In The Sky' a new...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Apr 2018, 14:14
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Perhaps GotTheTshirt would know if Claire Roberts...

Perhaps GotTheTshirt would know if Claire Roberts ever freelanced with Derby Airways - but I suspect she would be wearing slacks if piloting. At some stage she flew for Dan Air on their Ambassadors...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Apr 2018, 08:35
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Derby Airways H.P. Marathon at Luton 1959

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x683/1379962_large_cab2f25ee3e352d69d74109451c8346943df7d23.jpg
A scarce colour image courtesy of Tom Cole who took this photograph on his Dad's...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Apr 2018, 14:23
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Eagle Aviation Handley Page Halifax G-ALEF Luton c1950.

https://www.na3t.org/images/photos/air/EX00542.jpg
Sharing the fate of many Halifax Freighters; a result of the end of The Berlin Airlift, contraction of the initial post-war air freight boom and a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2018, 17:12
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

Learnt to drive in one of them (Austin not DC8)!

Learnt to drive in one of them (Austin not DC8)!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Apr 2018, 08:21
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,708,344
Posted By OUAQUKGF Ops

21st April 1949

B.S.A.A. Avro 19 G-AIKM 'Star Visitant'.

The Company Hack suffered a technical problem on departing Luton resulting in a wheels up landing as a return to the airfield was attempted. The two crew...
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