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Post by Beemer on Mar 11, 2013 19:24:42 GMT 1
I have finally finished reading it Brian and I am gobsmacked. I never realised that so many aircraft had passed through the Keen family business. A great deal I remember and a lot I had forgotten about. Thanks for your hard work in putting this to-gether. Regards Beemer.
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Post by owensy on Mar 11, 2013 23:27:52 GMT 1
I did my YTS at Keenair back in 1986-7. The best 6 months working I have ever done
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Post by acklington on Mar 12, 2013 23:27:07 GMT 1
I've found a few photos, and I'll email any that you particularly want Viscount.   G-BCCU at IOM on 9 February 1996.   This is the IOM Airport Firemen trying to extract Aztec G-BCPF from the soft edge of the newly laid apron, on 18 June 1993.  G-BEDP at IOM on 11 September 1996.  G-BGYT at IOM on 9 January 1998.  From your article I now assume that this is G-BGYT flying on behalf of Keenair, at IOM on 7 December 1989.  And finally G-KEEN in pieces in the old Large Over Blister hangar at Bristol Airport on 13 September 1985. Aviation West / Air Camelot, later Topflight used this hangar, and I wonder if there were other connections with Keenair? Aviation West used Trislanders on the nightly mail contract, and at least one of these Trislanders are mentioned in your article. |
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Post by Airbus A346 on Feb 10, 2018 15:38:00 GMT 1
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Post by viscount on Feb 12, 2018 9:25:48 GMT 1
Thanks Martin for that delightful study of Colt G-ARGO in its later colours.
By posting this photo, you have 'bumped-up' the Liverpool Aero Club/Keenair/Liverpool Flying School thread, as a result I have brought forward the re-insertion of the 75 (plus a fresh half a dozen or so) images into the first page of this thread - unilaterally removed 8 months ago by Photobucket's actions.
The narrative is now once again illustrated. In the next couple of days I'll bring the tables up to date, although there are not too many changes in the past 5 years since first posted. I note that in the 5 years that this thread has been open, 7,600 'hits' have been recorded March 2013 to February 2018, making this a much appreciated thread.
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Post by ronturner on Feb 12, 2018 13:55:16 GMT 1
Yep, a great article and when I look back at it, I see I was looking forward to 50 years of flying since learning to fly with Jim Keen. Now I am looking forward to 55 years, on Bastille Day, 2018.
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Post by Airbus A346 on Feb 18, 2018 22:36:49 GMT 1
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Post by Airbus A346 on Feb 18, 2018 22:45:13 GMT 1
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Post by Airbus A346 on Jun 27, 2018 17:23:33 GMT 1
FLEET LISTS KEENAIR SERVICES LTD, LIVERPOOL FLYING SCHOOL, 1975 – 1985In the period between 1975 and 1985, the majority of the fleet were registered to Keenair Services Ltd, but operated as the ‘Liverpool Flying School’. Company logo a speedbird with stars and K.A.S. lettering. LAC aircraft that continued into the KAS period were G-AVFZ, G-AVGK, G-AVUT, G-AVWF, G-AWEU and regular use of a member’s Colt G-ARGO.
Regn Aircraft type Arrived Departed Comments
G-BGET Tomahawk 112 19.12.81 19.03.85 leased, departed to Goodwood
G-BGTR Cherokee 140 26.04.79 13.11.01 ff 23.08.79, RR 9.95, sold to Full Sutton
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Post by Airbus A346 on Jun 27, 2018 17:28:33 GMT 1
ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFTSome of the local privately owned aircraft have been used by the flying club on a regular ‘if required’ basis, but never owned by them. This list is far from exhaustive. Aircraft that were once owned by the flying club, sold locally, but were then made available to members by the new owners eg G-ARGO, G-AVGK, G-PAWL etc, are not included in this table.
Regn. Aircraft Type. Ops. from Ops. ended Comment
G-HUFF Cessna 182P 26.11.79 25.08.83 R.Herbert, op with KAS & LFS
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Post by Airbus A346 on Jul 1, 2018 1:24:57 GMT 1
FLEET LISTS THE LIVERPOOL AERO CLUB YEARS, 1963 – 1975Aircraft operated during the period 1963 to 1975 with the majority registered to Liverpool Aero Club Ltd.
R = arrived or departed by road RR = re-registered c. = approximate
ff = first flight after assembly or protracted overhaul following purchase
Regn. Aircraft type Arrived Departed Comment
G-ARKN Colt 108 20.03.64 06.11.70 returned to Kidlington
G-AVGK Cherokee 180 05.07.71 c.04.88 sold locally, used by LFS until 06.90
G-AVUT Cherokee 140 22.01.72 09.08.78 sold
 G-ARKN by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr  G-AVGK by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr  G-AVUT by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr |
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Post by Airbus A346 on Jul 1, 2018 2:23:57 GMT 1
FURTHER OLDER AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATED WITH HANGAR No.4 & KEENAIR LTD Resident aircraft of note that have spent time in the care of Keenair in No.4 hangar, but have been privately owned. This list is far from exhaustive. Aircraft that have been owned by the Keen family or companies, but purchased from, or sold to local private owners are included in the Keen family list above.
Registrations Aircraft Type Arrived Departed Comments
G-AIRC Auster Autocrat 18.05.71 spring 76R with A.Martlew from 9.75
 G-AIRC by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr |
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Post by Airbus A346 on Jul 1, 2018 15:37:39 GMT 1
JIM & MARTIN KEEN’S ‘REAL’ AEROPLANES STEARMANSThe import of two Stearman bi-planes in early 1973 from Israel created a great deal of interest and established Jim Keen as a respected importer of “classic” aeroplanes. Retaining their Israeli identities, they were flown across Europe on delivery during March 1973. After inspection they were placed on the UK register as G-BAVN and G-BAVO. ‘Victor November’ being re-flown just days before performing at the May 1973 Liverpool Air Show, with ‘Victor Oscar’ following it into the air during early August. Between summer ’73 and mid ’79 G-BAVN operated in a white overall scheme with red trim, for the later part of this period in the ownership of Mr R.T.A.Smith it flew rarely. In mid ’79 it was resprayed into the classic blue and yellow US Navy training colours, and soon after was sold and departed from Liverpool. HISTORIC AND OTHER AIRCRAFT OWNED BY THE KEEN FAMILY OR COMPANIES,
1963 – present day
Registrations Aircraft Type Arrived Departed Comments
G-BAVN A.75N Stearman 08.03.73 07.11.79 ff 11.5.73. Arr as 4X-AMT. Also locally owned
 G-BAVN by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr  G-BAVN 2 by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr  G-BAVN 3 by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr |
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Post by Airbus A346 on Jul 29, 2018 18:37:10 GMT 1
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Post by Airbus A346 on Jul 30, 2018 1:38:24 GMT 1
KEENAIR SERVICES LTD, 1968 – 1983 FLEET LIST
Regn Aircraft type Arrived Departed Comments
G-BEZU Navajo 350 14.08.82 14.07.83 sold, dep to Oxford
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