Goeff. Penny will obviously have left a massive hole in your lives and the pain of losing a beloved dog is almost unbearable, but I hope you are comforted by the fact that he lived life to the full right until the end and he didn’t have to suffer any debilitating illnesses or a gradual decline into old age. He was obviously truly loved and well cared for and he was with the people he loved most when he passed over. For him, it’s not a bad way to go. It’s you who have to cope with your devastating loss. Hope you can take comfort from all those wonderful memories. I lost my faithful Bouvier 10 years ago and still have not gotten over it. He was rather large dog at 108lbs and a total comedian. The house was in reality empty in so many ways. Getting another dog did help, but now I will be faced with the inevitable all over again in a couple of years. My sympathies, Barry

Marvellous photographs Graham. Brought back many memories. Notice the three chaps in braces standing beneath the starboard wing of the Australian Viscount? Looks like they could have just stepped off the set of a Charlie Chaplin movie. Incidentally Rob, photography was not banned at RAF Tangmere in 1954 Battle of Britain day as I have several pics that I had scanned for the ServicePals site (now Cat.5)
Also great to see the 206, which is still around I believe.
I bicycled to that Farnborough show from Shoreham with my school friend. We both received severe bollockings for worrying our parents. After that for following shows my dad drove us up

I have spent a wasted morning trying to remove a broken blade from my reciprocating saw.
So I have given up and returned indoors for a nap and a skive. However, my frustrations suddenly dissipated, for stretched out on my sofabed are my two sheep dogs. Both 11 years old, they make room for me. There is nothing quite like it. Lots of licks and cuddles. My mood instantly mellows, but then dwelling on Pauls letter I am reminded that there’s probably only another year with these two wonderful dogs. I have been up this road before, as many of us have I suppose, and I still have not gotten over the loss of my first herding sheepdog eleven years back. One of the saddest days of my life. My sympathies to you Paul, for there is nothing quite so painful as the loss of a loving pet.

My first thought when reading this thread was Avanti. Last year, every Tuesday night around 11.30 pm, I was mystified by a strange howl or whine passing overhead at around 30.000 feet or more. I did write to the forum describing the sound as being similar to that of a Wyvern. However, it was only when this strange aircraft passed overhead at dusk, that I was able view it through my binoculars and determine that it was an Piaggio Avanti.

Did’nt China order 50 Twin Otters from Viking Air based in Calgary?

A book by Nelson DeMille entitled “the Panther” is a book I have not read. However, I am number 28 on the wait list at the local library and am eagerly awaiting becoming number 1. His books are always well worth waiting for. “Nightfall” about TWA Flight 800, being my favourite thus far…..

Loved the Phantom shots!

Ironic isn’t it. Years ago criminals were sent to Australia, now their victims have to flee there to escape retribution. Full marks to that judge!