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Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Feb 2015, 19:04
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

N447-Its owners aspirations

All we know is what we're told Owner insists it will fly out of BOH this year
And we thought Tommy Cooper was dead
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Feb 2010, 17:48
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 happenings!

Thanks to all for the Posts. As the 2010 CL44 Re-Union inches closer (22 May in London) I can respond to certain points !
Firstly-I am pleased to say that TWO former Transvalair guys will be gracing...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Aug 2008, 06:48
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O

Everyone would agree that both the Belfast and the Guppy would indeed provide ideal transport for many outsize loads-with regard to the Guppy, Jack Conroy realised this when designing the old...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Aug 2008, 18:48
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O C/No 16

Despite the best efforts of several groups/individuals, it is increasingly likely that the Guppy WILL be scrapped within a short time-frame.
The CL44 Association's August Newsletter carries little...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Jun 2008, 11:00
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Intentions/Change of Heart

No change of heart on the part of the Owners of both aircraft.
'Full Steam Ahead' in endeavours to ensure that the Belfast AND the Guppy are preserved.
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Jun 2008, 07:05
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

F/O Identity

The First Officer was, at that time, about to become the only CL44 Type-Rated Check Pilot in the world. The Ghana CAA Rep ('Sam') was on board to administer his check ride.
Rather a humourous side...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Jun 2008, 06:49
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 and Belfast

'Heavycargo' would appear to have missed the core issue concerning the two aircraft. There is no intention to operate either and all efforts are now being directed to their preservation in a...
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Jun 2008, 12:43
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-The Way Forward-and Thanks

The Officers and members of the 190-strong Canadair Forty Four Association can now indeed announce that thanks to Heavylift Cargo Airlines and its MD Mr Nicholas Leach, it is empowered to seek and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Jun 2008, 07:27
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Canadair 44-O and Shorts Belfast

A Press statement will be released soon concerning the future of both the Guppy and the Belfast at Southend.
The statement will resolve the current 'speculation' and mis-information current...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd May 2008, 15:20
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44

The CL44 Association Newsletter is published by the Association itself-it contains articles by members/non-members and is edited by the Association Chairman and Vice Chairman. Details of all the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd May 2008, 13:38
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Cl44 C/n 16

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE LATEST EDITION OF THE CL44 ASSOCIATION'S NEWSLETTERS SHOULD BE MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS WITHIN THE NEXT 7 TO 10 DAYS.
IT IS SAID TO CONTAIN THE STORY OF THE GUPPY'S DEMISE WITH...
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th May 2008, 12:04
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Engine compatability

[I]Surely-IF (and only if) Heavylift's intention IS to (somehow) fit the 44's engines to the Belfast, it would have already carried out a feasability study as to the likelihood of it succeeding? ...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Apr 2008, 11:26
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Preservation

GAZIN-As far as I know (not much I admit) no plans exist
My own 'modus operandi' was to ask the CL44 Association direct and the advice I received was 'Association members should contact either...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Apr 2008, 10:29
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Museum Pieces

I agree with Jamie-so many aircraft, military AND civil seem to be lost. I guess it was to be expected when the price of metal or spare parts was worth something, but with something like the CL44,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Apr 2008, 13:04
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Question Sitting on the fence

Have great view of CL44-O right now but so far no sign of any mincing machine around the aircraft-will eat my sandwiches (minced spam) and await arrival of Guppy Eng. (He would recognise me as the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Apr 2008, 15:18
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Thumbs up CL44 Re Union dates

According to CL44 Association-re union takes place as advertised ie. 31 Oct and 1 November-details are posted on its website along with Application Forms.
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Apr 2008, 08:38
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Puzzled

Hi Heavy cargo.

I paid money to go to the Forty Four re union in October this year. Has the date been changed? Nothing new shown up on the website-and their News-sheet has no mention. Will ring...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Apr 2008, 19:21
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Missing Logs

Dear Stratocruiser,

I-along with many others, rely purely on whatever I hear. Inside Information I do NOT possess. One has to listen to second/third hand talk/gossip from a variety of sources and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Apr 2008, 19:15
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Missing Logs

Dear Stratocruiser,

I-along with many others, rely purely on whatever I hear. Inside Information I do NOT possess. One has to listen to second/third hand talk/gossip from a variety of sources and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Apr 2008, 11:03
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-O Log books

I am led to believe (reliably) that the Chairman of the CL44 Association-(who is named in previous messages) is NOT in possession of the aircraft log books.
Similar to all other 44 'veterans'-I do...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Sep 2007, 07:47
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Lack of Information

The CL44 Association (170 members-mostly ex 44 air/ground crew and-yes-enthusiasts too) is well aware of the continuing interest in the future of the Guppy. As everyone knows, in 2005 the Association...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Aug 2007, 17:06
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44-'The Sound of Tynes'

Now the good news.....................

Soundtrack of Tynes-YES-there are some copies of the Video still available
Includes a REAL start-up at SEN and an approach to Cairo.
And now-even better...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Aug 2007, 16:58
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Guppy/CL44-O whetever you wanna call her

Sorry-Been absent but nice to see Nineiron carrying the mantle!

Difficult circumstances Yorky I'm afraid-it would be nice to report good news and certainly, there is no 'doom n gloom' around....
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Jul 2007, 13:02
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Be Kind To Cl44 Loadmasters

Ah-so its knock the loadmaster day is it Nineiron?

I always thought that 'Loadmaster in Bunk' was in the After Take off check list old chap.

We certainly did NOT run the Tynes-may have wanted...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 16:10
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Meat flights to TIP

Nineiron,

First officers had a habit (!) of climbing over the meat in order to feed their habit-wonder if the smell lingers in the hulk at TIP.
Maybe the Libyans discovered smoked meat that way...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Jun 2007, 15:49
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

CL44 -Current Affairs

The Association's 2007 re union brought together 70 members-and despite London's current level of 'awareness', the event was a huge success. Guests of honour included Captain Elgen Long (Flying Tiger...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Jun 2007, 17:20
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Cl44 Personnel

We are making an appeal to ALL former Transmeridan Air Cargo personnel to attend the CL44 re union this coming Friday (29th June)
The occasion will be used to pay tribute to DAVID PRIEST who died...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th May 2007, 20:04
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Strato-okay. It is simply that members of the 44...

Strato-okay. It is simply that members of the 44 Club DO get some inside info-especially if they ask on a personal level. But if you have a local 'eye' it should be good enough to keep you posted on...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th May 2007, 19:26
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Hi Strato- Are you by any chance an ex 44 crew...

Hi Strato-
Are you by any chance an ex 44 crew member?
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th May 2007, 18:32
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Departing fish

Swingtail-As far as I am aware, the CL44 Association does not issue 'rumours'-it deals in specifics.
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th May 2007, 20:37
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Silent Belfast/Quiet Tyne

As the weather warms up,the Belfast Crew ( a rare breed but seen in Essex in Spring months) will return to the nest. Hibernation is over, so 'twitchers' should get ready.
As for the equally- rare...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd May 2007, 10:51
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Hi Discus, The intention has not changed in...

Hi Discus,

The intention has not changed in that the aircraft is to join the said fleet. No talk of museums please-puts the frighteners on us!
Watch this (air) space
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd May 2007, 10:14
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Thumbs up The Guppy

Something of a pregnant silence around the CL44-O these days, reflected in the lack of activity in these columns.
However[, this does not mean that the aircraft has been abandoned, indeed, much IS...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Apr 2007, 14:58
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Missing -Presumed Unemployed

I have been reading the various opinions on the situation regarding the Conroy Guppy which continues to be interned at Bournemouth.
I understand that the REAL situation is far removed from the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Apr 2007, 14:48
Replies: 431
Views: 137,388
Posted By Varipitch

Comms

Hey Guppy Eng-still in the warm zone then?
Let me have an email when the desert storm subsides, you can get me via the old Division.
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