Met that John Brompton bloke when I was doing some flying in Dundee a few years ago. We used to think how unrealiable and dangerious that tiny little thing looked! He was very proud and protective of it, as we found out one day when we were shouted at for placing our a/c covers on top of his beloved plane (we thought it was a table under some sheets)

Glad it all ended well.

Bet he is enjoying all this attention :diablo:

Corrupt, gun loving homephobe with an unmarried pregnant daughter named… ‘Bristol’ :confused: sounds perfect for the job! :rolleyes:

Best of luck Dan with your travels! look forward to seeing the photos! 🙂

Joe

I think it’s a good idea!

Depends on the situation – obv a common-sense approach is needed. Security might be an issue in some locations but not on the whole I wouldn’t think.

I sometimes go in the Co-Op at Carterton, which is right next door to Brize Norton. Always people in uniform shopping in there and nobody looks twice. Elsewhere though where it’s uncommon you get all sorts of looks, not always negative I should point out. I’m only a cadet though, not an RAF officer so perhaps it’s different (comments like “don’t you look young to be..”) ..actually I’m a cadet at volunteer gliding sqn not RAF… etc.

Rob – Great to see photos at BRS from different locations!

Well done! Must have been cold up there!

Joe

Congratulations Dean! 🙂

I can imagine a huge sense of relief after all your hard work and money has gone into this. You fully deserve to have your dream as an airline pilot fulfilled, and please do continue to keep us updated on your progress!

With everying stacked against you, your achievement is greater than most and so it really goes to show how your passion and determination for flying has got you to where you want to be! A shining example for all of us to follow I think! One day I hope to be following in your footsteps!

All the best!

Joe

Happy Birthday Rich!!! 😀

Hope you have a great day!

Joe

MK currently have seven 747’s on strength. No mention of DC9’s and no photos of them on ‘Airliners’?:confused:

You mean DC-8s!!! …which are being withdrawn from the fleet soon if they haven’t been already. I spent a week with MK a few years ago on some work exp and they did an engine run on 9G-MKF (DC-8-55) and let me sit in the FE’s seat! :p

I wouldn’t say Filton’s worth a visit either, there’s never a lot going on unless you’re lucky enough to catch at a busy time.

BRS however is well worth it! 😀

Joe