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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Jan 2019, 05:51

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Grapes in wartime England

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Posted By Franek Grabowski

Yes, it was interesting to learn that the...

Yes, it was interesting to learn that the refrigeration ships were so old. I wonder what cooling agent was used.
Anyway, I have searched through old newspapers. No SA grapes appear, just oranges and...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Jan 2019, 17:25

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Grapes in wartime England

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Posted By Franek Grabowski

I have found that on the internet. In February...

I have found that on the internet.
In February of 1889, a cooling chamber was installed on the RMS Grantully Castle, and in Cape, about fifteen tons of grapes were loaded into this chamber. But, for...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

19th Jan 2019, 16:56

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Grapes in wartime England

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Posted By Franek Grabowski

Thanks! Yes, those SA grapes would make sense,...

Thanks! Yes, those SA grapes would make sense, many thanks!
BTW
Individual fruit air freight did exist, actually, when some small quantities of fruits were brought by airmen or passengers, but of...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

19th Jan 2019, 01:03

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Grapes in wartime England

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Posted By Franek Grabowski

Grapes in wartime England

Gents
Before anyone asks. This is an aviation related question - I am trying to make an approximate date of an event described.
What was the source of grapes in England in 1940-1941 timeframe? I...

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