Leeds Bradford: Aviation Nostalgia Thread

[LBAYORKIE]

The last aircraft type you mentioned 'LBAYORKIE' sparks a distant memory. There was only ever one Nord 262 on the British register, G-AYFR operated by Dan Air on their 'Link City' schedule NCL-MAN/LPL-BOH. I presume that it visited LBA at sometime, maybe on diversion, but I don't have any record. Our based Dan Air unit at the same time was Avro 748 G-ARAY on the GLA route.

BH

It wasnt Dan Air's 262. I think it was Busy Bee. Having said that I'm sure we saw some from other airlines. Also, I forgot to mention Carvairs which were fairly frequent transporting racehorses.

 

[DH106]

Also, I forgot to mention Carvairs which were fairly frequent transporting racehorses.

Indeed - I vividly remember an ABC Argosy G-BEOZ and a BAF Carvair G-ASHZ on the same day.

 

[White Heather]

Interflug IL18 charter. Fred Olsen Electras and also an odd Balair DC4 (or was it a DC6?), Busy Bee F27 and Nord 262's.

We also had an Interflug Tu134, Braathens SAFE F27 and 737 200 and definitely had the occasional DC6 flying horse box.
Loads of different Viscounts still about then too plus regular F27s with Air UK and Jersey European, whilst Capital were approaching their peak in the late 80s before it all fell apart due to Brown Group (who made Moxy Dump Trucks) going bust.
It felt really busy, and they were great days. The camera was always out. But it wasn't busy compared to now. Just more interesting and my camera is idle these days.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

HS125's, Jet Commanders, Aero Commanders, Doves, Piaggio's, Gulfstream 1's(Brown Air) and 2's.

 

[DH106]

We also had an Interflug Tu104

Wow - a Tu104, when was that? I thought like the Comet they'd stopped flying these way back.

 

[White Heather]

Wow - a Tu104, when was that? I thought like the Comet they'd stopped flying these way back.

Sorry. Senior moment. I meant Tu134.

 

[GolfFox]

I think you might want to think again on that undershoots have happened many times around the world try the BA 777 at LHR not so long ago for starters.

Landing short is far more dangerous due to the speed at touch down compared to running out of tarmac at the end of the runway.

The increase in height on the glideslope would get you a tad nearer the runway in the event of a catastrophic event - but not significantly so. Building housing at the end of the runway is the far more dangerous issue than where the threshold is sited!

 

[marky810]

A couple from Summer 88. Imagine the noise when that Bac1-11 applied take off power!

 

[mdobuk21]

Good times

 

[Len Fish]

Indeed they were, noisy jets, tons of black smoke from the engines. I can almost smell the kerosene!

 

[DH106]

I've never heard anything as loud as the Stirling Caravelle departing R15, low level from the Scotland Lane estate in May 78.
One-Elevens are loud, but this, geez........

 

[Bedes]

Hi
I'm a new member so excuse i don't know the ropes. I have a Querry Back in October 1980 when i was Eng Manager of BMA i was urgently sent to LBA to assist in the recovery og G - AZLT that had what is known as Runway excursion. It was of the side with the port leg collapsed and fuel leaking from Number two main tank. First job stop fuel running down the hill into the resevoir . A Typical Wild and wet night . Along with Josh Marshall Dans ENg we prepared it for removal next morning when th AIB inspectors arrived . I am tying to find any images of it either on the Runway or on the Heanor Haulage truck when we moved it by road back to EMA< Feb 1981
Thanks Bedes ( The Bear)

 

[Scottie Dog]

Just a quick note to say thanks to Bedes for joining the group and I am sure that others will be able to throw some light on your question. I'm afraid that I'm from the other side of the Pennines and so can't help.

 

[Bedes]

Just a quick note to say thanks to Bedes for joining the group and I am sure that others will be able to throw some light on your question. I'm afraid that I'm from the other side of the Pennines and so can't help.

As am i formerley Base manger of Dan Air Eng in Hangar4

 

[a300boy]

I was one of the engineers working with Josh at that time and remember this incident.
I don’t have any photos but I am still in touch with Josh so will ask him if he has any and if he knows of anyone who might be able to help you.

 

[Aviador]

Likewise welcome to Forums4airports. I'm sure you will be able to share many fond memories with us.

 

[Bedes]

I was one of the engineers working with Josh at that time and remember this incident.
I don’t have any photos but I am still in touch with Josh so will ask him if he has any and if he knows of anyone who might be able to help you.

Was with his Brother in the RAF 1950,s his identical twin. Dead ringers called him by his brothers name most of the night untill he said actually i'm Josh . His son was an apprentice when i was Dan AAir Eng Manager at Manchester still in touch . Thanks

 

[a300boy]

Ok ! Leave it with you then.

 

[oldendays]

BRITISH ISLES AVIATION SOCIETY aka BIAS

Was anybody on here a member of this club ? I was, from 1986 to 1989, then I didn't have the money to renew my subs so that was that. I managed to get to most of the Sunday meetings during that period and I still have all my copies of 'Rotate', where I made one or two contributions.

 

[jason1-11]

BRITISH ISLES AVIATION SOCIETY aka BIAS

Was anybody on here a member of this club ? I was, from 1986 to 1989, then I didn't have the money to renew my subs so that was that. I managed to get to most of the Sunday meetings during that period and I still have all my copies of 'Rotate', where I made one or two contributions.

Yes, I was a member but only as a magazine recipient. I contributed to the movements section every time we had a holiday to Spain or Switzerland etc. For some unknown reason I remember the Luton contributors name : Kaz Ale - no idea why.