They where (are) moving servers. This was announced a few days ago. They did mention the forums would remain online, but it is only occaisionally. Earlier today the forum worked for a few mins, now it is gone again.

Don’t know how much longer it will take. As Manc’s txt mentioned “sh!ts hit the fan at JP” I would hazard a guess and say it will take a tad longer then expected.

Dusseldorf has been a regular going to for Eelde spotters, only 2 hours drive (Autobahn :diablo: ). Left at 07.00 was there a little after 09.00.

Just checked routenet. Eelde-DUS is officially almost 3 hours (Where the heck did I come with 5 hours? Brainfart or something). Routenet recommends driving via (NL) A28, A32, A50 (DE) A3. I’ll just assume instead you take the (NL) A7, (DE) A31, A3? Must be a fun drive,

Is it suprising to see BA/Virgin as low as this? To be quite honest I am shocked…I would of expected more of the low-cost operators to experience longer delays!

Surely it is not that surprising. Frequent travellers will all know you are more likely to be delayed at LHR then you are at BRS (to name but one). With BA and VS both having mayor operations at LHR, as soon as there is a problem there BA and VS will suffer badly. Combine that with the industrial actions at BA last year (e.g. caterers) and you got a recipe for bad ratings.

What I would like to know is how these figures where derived. Did they count the averages delay of delayed flights only, or the average delay of all flights! If the latter then the situation for BA is worse then I expected.

at least we got to stand under a 747

mmmmmmm, may have to try that 😀

I say AMS or maybe DUS in that case, not very long flights in business class though? Maybe you’d like a trip to Lanzarote ? Sun, sea and some very nice approaches over the beach a la St Maarten ?

Are the any scheduled flights to Lanzarote though ?

If I had to choose between AMS and DUS I’d go for AMS. After 14:00 DUS really gets dull, and the sun gets in the wrong angle. This is not a problem at AMS. It does get more quiet after 14:00, but still busy enough. And at least at AMS there are plenty of other spots to go when the sun turns, whereas at DUS you are stuck to the terraces. Also, the Kaagbaan is gonna close sometime this year/early next so take your chance to get there! It is easy enough by bus. If coming on a saturday I am usually able to drive by if announced somewhat in advance.

I wanted to know if this book gives the number of fulcrums/flankers operational in the 80s with the VVS and PVO
and how many regiments were equipped with them till breakup of ussr
anyone who has the book plz check and confirm it … i am planning on buying it
thankyou

There are no specific numbers. On page 101 it mentions “By 1991 the VVS had some 800 Fulcrums on strenth. They where operated by 25 fighter regiments, usually with 32 fighters to a unit…”

Can’t give you any further details on how good/bad the Fulcrum book is as I have not read it yet. It is on a big pile with “to do” books. From browsing through it I think it is a great book.

Can’t comment on the Flanker book at all as I have not got it.

Since you also want to go to NYC, why not take Continental to EWR and then onwards to SXM?

1. Same date B747 Combi flight departs LA at 17.50 arriving Norwich next day at 17.55(making a much longer connection in Amsterdam)

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2. day earlier 25th on the 777 flight same times as originally booked.

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