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#1 Post by Ibbie » Sun May 03, 2020 9:48 am

Thought some of you might like to have a read at this article by The Aviation Society at Manchester:

https://www.tasmanchester.com/danman

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#2 Post by Boac » Sun May 03, 2020 10:13 am

Thanks for that, Ibbie - I had forgotten the Twotter!

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#3 Post by Wodrick » Sun May 03, 2020 9:47 pm

We did too it came and went and although supposed to go and see it 'twas often missed.

Thanks for that *Ibbie* many memories there.

Including the best and worst equipped 727-200s HVT and MLP

One of the two ex Kuwait 4Cs no expense spared on them.

And 1992, I was acquainted with SM since 1972 but she left in 90 to pursue another career, we re-met at the end of Dan piss up and have been together ever since.
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#4 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Mon May 04, 2020 12:24 am

A fascinating read. Many thanks for posting.
Though you remain
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"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."

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#5 Post by Boac » Mon May 04, 2020 9:45 am

I fondly remember the 'post-flight' relaxation area.....

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#6 Post by Wodrick » Mon May 04, 2020 9:55 am

Before or after the ceiling fell with the weight of miniatures ?
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#7 Post by Boac » Mon May 04, 2020 10:18 am

Luckily before - and few beer cans!

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#8 Post by Wodrick » Mon May 04, 2020 12:52 pm

Just been checking with SM and it seems it happened twice, the first was in the Comet era, the habit was started by SEO Prescott (brother of egg) the airport repaired it and it happened again.
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#9 Post by Boac » Mon May 04, 2020 1:00 pm

Had a few beers or three with Mr Prescott here and there. I'm pretty sure the second 'structural collapse' happened after I had joined which was late '87.

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#10 Post by Wodrick » Mon May 04, 2020 1:07 pm

SM thinks the first was mid 70s
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#11 Post by Boac » Mon May 04, 2020 2:17 pm

An amzingly modest consumption!!

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