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by marpleman
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:32 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Popham Toy Balloons 2007
Replies: 4
Views: 3525

Re: Popham Toy Balloons 2007

"Bag For Life" anyone??? I agree, it was an absolute joke wasn't it? But, if it warranted an "underlining" in that years CAM................................... I can remember going on several Cheshire Aviation Society coach trips back in the day, and almost the entire committee team had "balloons" w...
by marpleman
Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Manchester - 1980's
Replies: 3
Views: 3581

Re: Manchester - 1980's

Brilliant
Brings back so many memories of the airport
Thanks for posting
by marpleman
Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Manchester 27 August 2005
Replies: 4
Views: 3934

Re: Manchester 27 August 2005

Some lovely "proper" aircraft there Andy!

Love the Alitalia departure shot

Keep em coming

Rich
by marpleman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Miami props 1979,1982,1992
Replies: 3
Views: 3961

Re: Miami props 1979,1982,1992

Completely lost for words........................... :clap:
by marpleman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Out and about in the late '90s B707s & DC-8s
Replies: 3
Views: 4107

Re: Out and about in the late '90s B707s & DC-8s

Brilliant! What would we give to have a collection like that today? Love those "8's"
by marpleman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: BA base 1974
Replies: 6
Views: 6960

Re: BA base 1974

I've not been on the forum for a while, but really kicking myself for joining these threads late. Paul, your posts on her are splendid, and bring back so many great memories of our hobby , which in my opinion was at it's height from the mid 70's through to the late 80's before Airbus and Boeing (737...
by marpleman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Gatwick 1979
Replies: 5
Views: 5642

Re: Gatwick 1979

Great to see "Big Orange" in all her glory.

Look at those BIA Heralds as well :P

Excellent post!
by marpleman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Heathrow 21 June 1975 a typical day
Replies: 5
Views: 5672

Re: Heathrow 21 June 1975 a typical day

For someone who loves the lines of the DC-8, this post is just too much to take!!!

I'm off to sit down in a dark room for ten minutes!!

Great post. Presumably all taken from the much missed Queen's Building?
by marpleman
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: Nostalgia and Wrecks & Relics
Topic: Amsterdam Schiphol- April 1971
Replies: 9
Views: 9691

Re: Amsterdam Schiphol- April 1971

Wow!!

Some lovely aircraft there. The CP Air "8" is a beauty. They used to be regular visitors to Manchester in the late 70's when I started spotting. Great livery on them.

Love these nostalgic posts
by marpleman
Thu Mar 17, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: Manchester sunset arrivals 05R - 16/03/16
Replies: 3
Views: 3216

Re: Manchester sunset arrivals 05R - 16/03/16

The opening shot is stunning
What setting's were you using
by marpleman
Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:14 am
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: An12 Doncaster (15/02/2016)
Replies: 6
Views: 4212

Re: An12 Doncaster (15/02/2016)

Great shot!
So good to see so many of these beauties still gracing our skies in the UK
by marpleman
Mon Sep 28, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: Vola nel Cuore/ Flying at the Heart
Replies: 5
Views: 3532

Re: Vola nel Cuore/ Flying at the Heart

What a great set. Some lovely machines there, but not so sure about that flying chicken !!
by marpleman
Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: Antalya, Turkey 19-9-2015
Replies: 3
Views: 3273

Re: Antalya, Turkey 19-9-2015

Very interesting set fella!
Love the Transaero. Works really well
by marpleman
Sun Aug 09, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: Civvy visitors at Old Warden Wings and Wheels.
Replies: 6
Views: 4455

Re: Civvy visitors at Old Warden Wings and Wheels.

The Safir is a beauty.

Great selection!
by marpleman
Sun Jul 26, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: Mielec MIG-15 @ Norwich....
Replies: 4
Views: 3122

Re: Mielec MIG-15 @ Norwich....

The ultimate biz jet!!!

Lovely pictures!
by marpleman
Sun Jul 26, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: Funky Fowlmere 11/07
Replies: 8
Views: 4852

Re: Funky Fowlmere 11/07

Wow!!
Can't believe no one has commented?

Great little set there fella, quite a nice variety. Presumably in there due to the visitor restrictions at Duxford whilst Legends was on.

Regards
Rich
by marpleman
Sun Jul 26, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: Current Civilian Photography
Topic: A selection from South America
Replies: 5
Views: 3171

Re: A selection from South America

Very interesting selection!

Love those Antonov's!!
by marpleman
Fri Jun 19, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: Themed photo topics
Topic: 737 variants -100 to -900
Replies: 16
Views: 17027

Re: 737 variants -100 to -900

Wow!!
Great thread guys. Got to say, loving all the Kai Tak stuff!!!
by marpleman
Fri Jun 19, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Airshows/Events
Topic: Hamburg Airport Days 2015
Replies: 5
Views: 6904

Re: Hamburg Airport Days 2015

I say it every time one turns up on here, but just look at that "614"......Awesome!!!

What a line up !!

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