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by Kevin Farnell
01 Sep 2006, 02:28
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Avro Vulcan
Replies: 15
Views: 3975

speedbird591 wrote:
His only requirement was that it be painted in Virgin Atlantic livery.

Ian
Oh well, anything is better than Red Bull :roll: !!!!

Seriously, great news - probably the most awesome display aircraft ever - hang on, shouldn't that be sponsored by Carling? :lol:

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
30 Aug 2006, 18:05
Forum: CNB Forum
Topic: cruseing sped of a convair 990?
Replies: 15
Views: 4899

I believe that the CV990 was the fastest subsonic airliner in level flight (I have heard stories of a DC-8 breaking the sound barrier in a shallow dive), but can't tell you the exact speed.

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
20 Aug 2006, 00:06
Forum: CNB Forum
Topic: Some very interesting real world shots...
Replies: 18
Views: 5203

Jetset wrote:love the huge tree stump, never forget seeing that being made out of mashed potato in a film once.
I was going to ask if the 'Devil's Tower' was that used in Close Encounters.

Excellent pictures.

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
18 Aug 2006, 23:29
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Boeing 747-LCF
Replies: 28
Views: 5954

The Airbus Beluga looks far better.
Is the aircraft in front of the B747 in basic Dan-Air colours?

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
18 Aug 2006, 00:52
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Duxford under threat
Replies: 12
Views: 3089

Don't get me wrong, I can see from the link that there may well be a need for services in the locale, but fer gawd's sake, why there? Northbound/westbound, there is the Cambridge Services located on the A14, approx 12-15 minutes drive (the M11 northbound becomes the A14). Southbound, there are serv...
by Kevin Farnell
18 Aug 2006, 00:44
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Threat to Duxford Airshows
Replies: 2
Views: 831

Cheers Toby

I thought I recalled hearing of this earlier, but didn't find it on a quick check of CBFS.

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
17 Aug 2006, 23:59
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Threat to Duxford Airshows
Replies: 2
Views: 831

Threat to Duxford Airshows

On the local news this evening, an application has been submitted to build a motorway service station on the M11 opposite the runway of Duxford airfield. If approved, then Duxford will have to cease all flying displays. I'm not sure yet of the response from the Imperial War Museum, but keep an eye o...
by Kevin Farnell
16 Aug 2006, 23:54
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Banned at Santa Monica
Replies: 22
Views: 4676

Their loss, not ours!

What is the sight of a classic jet, if not accompanied by a stomach resonating blast of sweet music?

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
12 Aug 2006, 17:32
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: ms downloaded weather
Replies: 9
Views: 1934

Same problem for me.

Let me guess, the authorities have decided that knowing the weather for airports and routes is a 'critical security risk' :roll:

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
06 Aug 2006, 11:19
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Sensor Cleaning
Replies: 5
Views: 1760

I use Sensor Swabs on my Nikon D100 and am very happy with the results. It's best to use an external power supply and the camera's program for locking up the mirror. As I dont have a power supply (over £100!), I set the camera to 'BULB' and use a lockable cable release. Make sure that your battery ...