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by Tonks
06 Dec 2020, 22:39
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday Tonks (53)
Replies: 14
Views: 1148

Re: Happy Birthday Tonks (53)

Hi all,

Gosh, thanks for the messages... not been around at all for ages, sorry for that. It is very kind of you all to remember me though, very kind indeed. I really appreciate it!

ANdy :)
by Tonks
18 Aug 2017, 07:32
Forum: CBFS Forum
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 329
Views: 382509

Re: Sad News

I, like everyone, was completely shocked when I heard this news... I got dragged into the world of CBFSim many years ago by Dave when I answered some questions about VC10 operations that he and Dave M asked. Over the months I got to know him I always found him full of joy and enthusiasm for everythi...
by Tonks
23 Dec 2015, 08:47
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday Tonks(48)
Replies: 22
Views: 4085

Re: Happy Birthday Tonks(48)

Hi All,

Sorry for the (very) late reply... not been around. Thank you all for your kind messages...

Tonks :xsmile:
by Tonks
02 Sep 2015, 16:11
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: VC10 ZA150 First Public Run
Replies: 5
Views: 1498

Re: VC10 ZA150 First Public Run

Hello all, It was a good weekend for VC10s with 150 running at Dunsfold and 241 going for it at Brunty! 150 is in great condition, and I got to run her on 2 occasions this year prior to the show. 241 is also in great condition and has been running at Brunty for 2.5 years now and has a great future. ...
by Tonks
05 Dec 2014, 10:53
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Happy Birthday Tonks(47) 5.12.14
Replies: 13
Views: 2033

Re: Happy Birthday Tonks(47) 5.12.14

What!!?? Where did that year go??
Couldn't have put it better myself....

Thanks all for the birthday messages. I have been a bit (/very) quiet recently, sorry, but a lot going on. Hopefully back to normal ops soon :dunno: :poke:

Take care all, and again, thank you :cheers:

Tonks 0:)
by Tonks
29 May 2014, 11:38
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: ZD241 from the Cockpit
Replies: 7
Views: 1395

Re: ZD241 from the Cockpit

Cheers all for the comments, it was indeed great fun... as for a "Victor moment"... no chance, as I have a licence I would like to keep!

Tonks :thumbsup:
by Tonks
28 May 2014, 17:24
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: ZD241 from the Cockpit
Replies: 7
Views: 1395

ZD241 from the Cockpit

Sadly didn't have much time for photography as I had the pleasure of driving a few ac on the day, however, I thought this may be of interest to some: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72Z4SoNuxg A bit of film taken from the cockpit of the VC10. And just a couple of photos I took on the prep day... ht...
by Tonks
26 May 2014, 22:37
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: ZD241 - Bruntingthorpe
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

Re: ZD241 - Bruntingthorpe

It will be great to see her at Cosford... big job though...

Yes, a JP3 and also an L27 Delfin! :)

Tonks :thumbsup:
by Tonks
26 May 2014, 17:12
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: ZD241 - Bruntingthorpe
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

Re: ZD241 - Bruntingthorpe

Great pics Dave!

No chance Paul... I have a licence to keep!!!! :lol:

The contract is being sorted for 808 and they hope to move it fairly soon... the fuselage is going in one piece, so avoid the motorways that day!!!

Tonks :thumbsup:
by Tonks
25 May 2014, 21:26
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: ZD241 - Bruntingthorpe
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

ZD241 - Bruntingthorpe

One from yesterday... https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/14265256741_93aabd85c3.jpg VC10 K4 ZD241 by ZZ330 , on Flickr Did the run today... great fun! Found this in YouTube.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlHU8i5Pffo&feature=youtu.be And really great to meet Mr Dave Maltby there... good to se...