Category: aviation
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Air travel – past
Reading about long cues of traveller at Sydney Domestic reminds me how travel has changed. Airports, aircraft and even the airport surrounds. This picture depicts the older prop planes used for domestic service and BOAC’s 707 for the flight to London. The 707 would have many stops on the way. 6 abreast seating in eco […]
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What happened to the Caravelles?
Many aircraft models have come and gone. One of it was the elegant French Caravelle. A reflecction.
NCAS_48 PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO VISUAL, Environment
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A bit of aviation history – Convair Metropolitan and Swissair
Two forgotten brands, though both pioneers of their industry. Swissair, a famous brand with a great reputation for service, safety and reliability. But some of these aspects, those of the adherence to procedures, aided the downfall of this great airline with the crash of a DC 10-30 near Halifax, New Foundland. I have enjoyed Swissair […]
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On the Flight Deck
Since September 11, 2001 it has become increasingly difficult to enter the flight deck of an commercial airliner, even at the airport. With regret I always look though the open door when boarding, knowing that it would be exceptional circumstances which would give me access now. So with great fondness I do remember the instances […]
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Aircraft within an airport
Being a frequent traveller, at least until Feb last year, visiting an airport always was something special for me. The atmosphere, noises, excitement…..everything, which goes with the beginning of a new journey. So being grounded by the pandemic has had a double impact. Sort of, making you feel lost, somehow. Thrown into a vacuum. With […]
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Planes you may never see again
Being a bit of an aviation fan, I have a selection of aircraft pictures going back close to 60 years. Here are some gems, you will never see again ( unless in a museum somewhere). all images are copyright NCAS_48
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Changing of the guard
Rare opportunity to see two aircraft which were sharing the same name. One go into retirement and the replacement.