Tag: 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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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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VC 10 to Bangkok
The VC 10 was not a very common aircraft and I only ever had the opportunity to fly in it once. Essential it was a bit like flying in a Boeing 727. Engines at the back made the cabin very quiet. This flight of mine was on BOAC from Zuerich to Damascus, Calcutta and Bangkok. […]
NCAS_48 PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO VISUAL, Environment
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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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Historic Aircraft
One really iconic aircraft is the venerable DC3. Not only is it featured in many aviation museums, but there are still airlines flying it, so you can hitch a ride. But I have to admit that my last trip on a DC3 was in the 1970 in the Azores Islands. A surprisingly smooth and comfortable […]
NCAS_48 PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO VISUAL, Environment
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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.