Could anyone tell me which old issue of Flypast ,carried an article on the DC 6 freight operations or tell me if there is a way to search the Key web site for it ?
I still have most of the back issues, but they are stored at my parents and if I spend too much time rooting in them the question, ‘Oh clearing them out at last are we?!’, rears it’s head , so I try to nip in and out if I can! 😀
Many thanks ,Alan.
By: alanl - 9th March 2007 at 21:05
Hi Gents,
I am pleased to report that the snatch and grab raid was succesfull.
Luckily the children kept my Mom occupied in the other room ,while I ventured under the cover!
Strangely enough ,the binder I needed was in the top box, by accident or design I am not sure…..
After reading the articles again ,I must admit to being a bit dissapointed.
There wasn’t really much info about the DC 6 flight or what the crew did etc (maybe we could put that to rights sometime ,Will ?!)
and over the three issues the same info about the history of the company was repeated each month, rather like they do on the TV when they have a series about something.
Still there was some usefull bits in there ,so thanks once again for pointing me in the right direction.:D
Cheers, Alan
By: Smith - 9th March 2007 at 03:28
If you don’t hear from me in a few days expect the worst……:eek:
Cheers, Alan
Any luck Alan? Want a scan of the article? cheers D
By: alanl - 28th February 2007 at 22:14
Thanks Martin,
I will see if the pressure pads and trip wires are swithched off on my moms cupboard first, if they are then I will get back to you.
If you don’t hear from me in a few days expect the worst……:eek:
Cheers, Alan
By: Smith - 28th February 2007 at 22:13
That certainly sounds like it …
By: Phantom Phixer - 28th February 2007 at 22:08
Ive got part two of what appears to be a three part article called Task Force fro Flypast. Its the October segmant.
Its states that the Sept issue mentions the Dc-6.
Im sorry but I just kept the article and not the whole mag and the bottom pages of Flypast dont mention………………yep youve guessed it the year.
Mike Collett is qouted in the article as saying in 18 years of Air Atlantique operations if that helps. The article ive got concentrates on the DC-3.
If you want a copy let me know.
Regards Martin
By: alanl - 27th February 2007 at 21:10
Its whats called a senior moment, they happen to us all after a bit….:eek:
Thanks for the clarification anyway, I might be wrong but I seem to remember that the third part was either never published or was not very in depth……
I shall have to have a rumage and see what I can find.
Thanks again Gnome, I shall let you know what I find!
Cheers, Alan
By: Smith - 27th February 2007 at 08:39
September 1994
Well, the mind plays tricks. The magazine I’ve been looking at on top of the pile is the August 1993 FlyPast featuring SAA’s restored DC-4, And a lovely old thing it is.
But I also have the September 1994 FlyPast featuring “Coventry’s Cargo Haulers” (namely Air Atlantique) and that’s the one you want Alan.
Ah … hang on a minute. The Air Atlantique article is one of a three part series! For the most part this bit is about the DC-6’s with brief reference to the Lockheed Electras. It ends by referring to the October issue which will discuss AA’s history and its Dakotas. But it’s not clear whether September is part one or part two, ie. is the series Aug-Oct or Sep-Nov?
cheers D
By: alanl - 26th February 2007 at 22:29
No problem Alan, will check as I said. Bear in mind it might even (gasp) be a competing publication! I just have the cover picture in my mind. cheers D
That would be interesting if that is the case! 😀
Alan.
By: Smith - 26th February 2007 at 22:24
No problem Alan, will check as I said. Bear in mind it might even (gasp) be a competing publication! I just have the cover picture in my mind. cheers D
By: alanl - 26th February 2007 at 22:17
Thanks for all the replies gents, as Will is closer, I will take him up on his offer, Martin thank you I WILL definately get to see you soon……
Gnome, it would be interesting if you could tell me which issue you have and we can see if it is different to Will’s copy.
Regards, Alan
By: Will J - 26th February 2007 at 21:55
Oooh, the plot thickens…. the one I have doesnt have the DC6 on the front cover, must be another article!
About time one of the ‘sixes graced the front cover again:)
By: Smith - 26th February 2007 at 21:27
Well, well, well … just last week we cleaned out the spare room for a friend to come and visit. Rediscovered a pile of FlyPasts etc. Thought she (friend) will have no interest. Piled them by my bedside to flick through. Top of the pile is a mag with picture of Air Atlantique DC6 on cover. Is this the one you’re after? I will check this evening (now morning here, at work) and reply. cheers D
By: Phantom Phixer - 26th February 2007 at 09:16
Alan,
We have got a fair few back issues of Flypast so if you drop me an email letting me know which one your after I will have a look for you.
Regards Martin
By: alanl - 25th February 2007 at 22:22
Thanks Will, I look forward to reading it,I am hoping to get some background for my next article…..:rolleyes:
PP, was it the only copy do you think or are there a few at thebottom of the pile?!
Alan
By: Phantom Phixer - 25th February 2007 at 21:47
A good plug for us at the MAM there Will,
Not only do we have a fantastic museum but we also have a well stocked shop. Just in case anybody needs more of an excuse to visit us. 😀
By: Will J - 25th February 2007 at 19:37
Hi Alan!
I managed to unearth this one from the shop at MAM, it is back in Coventry, I will be back there on Tuesday and will dig it out for you!
By: alanl - 25th February 2007 at 16:41
Thanks Roger,
I think I have most of the indexes, if anyone could give me a year or so to start looking in then that would be a great help.
Regards ,Alan
By: RPSmith - 25th February 2007 at 16:22
Can’t help I’m afraid Alan – other than to suggest the expensive option of buying the Indexes off Key!
Trouble is these are all annual so would still take some searching.
Roger Smith.
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