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by Tonks
29 May 2013, 20:54
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Nice Airplanes, Pretty Airplanes
Replies: 7
Views: 1228

Re: Nice Airplanes, Pretty Airplanes

Reminds me of this picture:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11989723

Much as I m not a fan of FaceBook, the picture is kind of beautiful!

Tonks :)
by Tonks
22 May 2013, 22:29
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: A few Questions about the VC10....
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

Re: A few Questions about the VC10....

Hi Tom, Re the AP, it can be engaged after the AC is clean, so depending on the flap retraction strategy being used. There were effectively two in day-to-day usage, one where you clean up at 1500ft ago or the Noise Abatement flap retract at 3000 ft ago. The cap could be left in until 200ft agl if do...
by Tonks
06 May 2013, 20:02
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Daily Mail Reporting...New Depths of Exaggeration
Replies: 12
Views: 2438

Re: Daily Mail Reporting...New Depths of Exaggeration

Lazy lazy writing... one reason that the only reason I ever see a Daily Mail is if I pick a free one up to use as cat-litter-tray lining. Having the cats wee and poo on it is some how satisfying. :thumbsup:

Tonks B-)
by Tonks
04 May 2013, 07:41
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: A Message for all Jedi
Replies: 10
Views: 1742

A Message for all Jedi

Happy Star Wars Day....

May the 4th be with you!!

Tonks :OB: :Dance: :thumbsup:
by Tonks
01 May 2013, 14:28
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: B747-400F Down at Bagram
Replies: 15
Views: 2658

Re: B747-400F Down at Bagram

Very difficult viewing of a horrific incident... the only saving grace is that it was quick...

May fellow aviators rest in peace!

Tonks :((
by Tonks
25 Apr 2013, 20:56
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: VC10 tail
Replies: 42
Views: 5529

Re: VC10 tail

Not sure how much one would cost, but I am sure it could be negotiated with the chaps at Brunty... they are not all chopped up yet!

Tonks :)
by Tonks
08 Apr 2013, 23:50
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Baroness Margaret Thatcher Dies
Replies: 30
Views: 4643

Re: Baroness Margaret Thatcher Dies

She was certainly Marmite, you either loved her or hated her... Personally I thought she was the best PM I have known and was head and shoulders above the ones since, of all parties. TB, GB and DC were/ are in it for themselves; Maggie was in it for the country. Doubt we'll see another like her!!! R...
by Tonks
08 Apr 2013, 12:00
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: G-XLEA...British Airways Airbus A.380 pics
Replies: 27
Views: 4191

Re: G-XLEA...British Airways Airbus A.380 pics

Very true Garry! Having been to the test centre a Toulouse a few times they certainly forget to mention just how much of it is not made in France LOL... Still the ugliest Airbus though... it is to short. I am sure it would look better longer. Personally, the best looking Airbus is the 330 (though I ...
by Tonks
06 Apr 2013, 20:15
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: G-XLEA...British Airways Airbus A.380 pics
Replies: 27
Views: 4191

Re: G-XLEA...British Airways Airbus A.380 pics

Doesn't matter how you paint it... It's still a bloomin' ugly aircraft!

Tonks :hide:
by Tonks
26 Mar 2013, 22:31
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: And then a Virgin appeared..
Replies: 6
Views: 1053

Re: And then a Virgin appeared..

That is pretty cool!

Tonks :)