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History: The Life & Times Of British Charter Airline Cello Aviation

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September 28, 2024
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Exploring Cello Aviations rise in VIP charter services, its fleet expansion, and the challenges that led to its collapse.

How Did The ‘Big Three’ US Airlines Deploy The Boeing 747?

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September 28, 2024
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Of the three largest USA airlines, only United Airlines truely embraced the Boeing 747.

Dedicating Rosemary’s Bench on the 25th September 2024

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September 28, 2024
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Wednesday saw the dedicating of Rosemary’s bench on Platform 2 at Orton Mere Station. I am personally most upset that my health prevented me from attending. Here are a few pictures of the event, and my thanks to Paddy Knight for taking them. Rosemary’s step daughter and nephew sitting on the bench. Without doubt Rosemary …

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Southwest Airlines: 5 Defining Milestones From The Carrier’s History

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September 28, 2024
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The airline began operating its first scheduled routes in 1971.

How Have Airline Seats Evolved Over The Years?

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September 28, 2024
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We’ve come a long way since the days of wicker chairs to personalized queen-sized beds.

Joe Sutter: The Father Of The Boeing 747

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September 27, 2024
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Sutter played an integral part in the Boeing 747’s development, managing its design team.

Top 5: The Most Iconic Single-Engine Aircraft Of WWII

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September 27, 2024
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Each of these aircraft played a vital role in one of the most challenging periods in human history.

5 Fast Facts On Canada’s Iconic Supersonic Avro Arrow Jet

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September 27, 2024
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The Avro Arrow’s initial success and then cancellation remain one of the greatest sources of Canadian national pride and heartache.

Failure To Fly For The USAF: The Downfall Of The Temco T-35 Buckaroo

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September 27, 2024
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The tale of an aircraft that barely got off the ground, both metaphorically and literally.

Why Did British Airways Order The Boeing 757?

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September 26, 2024
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British Airways operated Boeing 757s for 27 years from 1983 to 2010, when it switched to smaller Airbus aircraft.