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Post by groundhugger on Nov 30, 2010 0:19:30 GMT 1
 One for the oldies ...now where would this Old Queen of the Skies be taking the Lucky passengers [probably thought second class citizens then]too ? its on the International pier ! I never gave it a thought at the time till someone on Flikr pointed it out! |
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Post by buspilot on Nov 30, 2010 18:55:50 GMT 1
An aircraft with an interesting history, as when with the RAF in 1945 (KN628), was used as Field Marshal Montgomery's personal aircraft, before going to Derby Airways in 1954 as G-AOGZ.
The aircraft was given to Monty by General Eisenhower.
It was possibly operating a charter in connection with a sports event.
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Post by thetexpat on Dec 1, 2010 2:21:50 GMT 1
Lourdes per chance?
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Post by theavgasdinosaur on Feb 10, 2011 18:58:03 GMT 1
Or more likely Jersey or Guernsey as they were classed as overseas ( duty free area) destinations. I recall early on a Saturday afternoon about 1 pm a BEA Vanguard was towed from domestic to International ( A to B pier) for just that reason. Often as not while I was indulging in fish fingers (2) and chips in the roof top cafe at 1s10d a go or if I was flush sausage (2) chips and beans at 2/= ( 10p). Sometimes the staff would take pity and add a 3d cup of tea for free. The entrance was on the top near the shop that was a dry warmish haven for spotters, I just wish I could remember the name of the lady that ran the shop for many many years. A surrogate mother to many young cold spotters. Be lucky David |
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Post by groundhugger on Feb 12, 2011 0:47:33 GMT 1
Great times !
better than the Penal colony of the aviation park with limited views and a kings ransom for a tea £1-90 ish , with milk extra :0
not to mention the car park fees !
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Post by theavgasdinosaur on Mar 27, 2011 12:30:58 GMT 1
The car parking fees   Took my mate in his wheel chair on Friday 3 hrs 16 mins £12. It would have been cheaper to fly there. Be lucky David |
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Post by groundhugger on Mar 16, 2012 1:40:07 GMT 1
"Eeeeh ! BY Gum Appy Days "
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Post by proplinerman on Aug 27, 2012 12:37:38 GMT 1
"An aircraft with an interesting history, as when with the RAF in 1945 (KN628), was used as Field Marshal Montgomery's personal aircraft, before going to Derby Airways in 1954 as G-AOGZ." And here is a link to a photo of it with Monty, in about 1946: tinyurl.com/9ezcyf4 |
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