I took this picture in December 1964 flying from malaysia via Bombay,this picture was probably about the Iran/Turkey border as we where on our way to Istanbul where a sick engine kept us overnight!All in all about 30 hours to get to heathrow!Now does anyone recognise this mountain?
By: Atcham Tower - 14th July 2008 at 21:18
Yes, I think you’re right. Ararat looks a lot sharper!
By: wieesso - 14th July 2008 at 20:50
Could be Mount Ararat which used to be in Armenia but is now part of Turkey.
Thought Mount Ararat has a different shape…
By: Jon H - 14th July 2008 at 20:08
Ah well in that case then G-AOVI looks the most likely candidate 🙂
Jon
By: wl745 - 14th July 2008 at 19:40
Brittania
Actually I think it was a British United Airways,it was a special charter flight originating from Kuching via Butterworth(where I joined).It was on the ground for about 4 hours with an engine fault then we set of for Bombay,had a lightning strike in a good tropical storm which did something to a door and the cabin filled with condensation for several minutes!!Arrived Bombay and the same engine required attention again,finally left and landed Istanbul late afternoon where the engine gave up!As it was a trooping flight the local Turkish police were not happy and we were all guarded and taken to a hotel for the night!Left for heathrow next morning on the same plane and arrived on a very cold december day,16th if I remember correctly!Interesting flight!!
By: Jon H - 14th July 2008 at 19:17
On a 312 series Brit as well – how nice!
No doubt one of British Eagle’s fleet
Jon
By: Atcham Tower - 14th July 2008 at 19:08
Could be Mount Ararat which used to be in Armenia but is now part of Turkey.
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