VH-KDK Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 How many of you who are old enough can remember where they were 50 years ago today? It is a date and day that has stuck in my mind for some reason. Dad had 2 days earlier picked up his new Ford Corsair GT and as he had to go to Redhill we went for a ride. Quite to my surprise after his appointment we headed off to Gatwick Airport for a few hours. Very different from today, it was then very quiet with not too many movements. Aircraft I can remember seeing were mostly BUA 1-11's and Caledonian Britannias Don't have any of those aircraft on P3D so I will have to go with the beautiful 787. 1. Minimal security in those days meant a massive public access. You could walk on the roof areas above the gates on the left of the shot for a close up view of the aircraft. 2. Not many aircraft to look at then, but they were mostly British built unlike today. 3. Only one runway in those days. 4. The weather was better then that day, sunny, cold and clear. 5. 6. Guildford is under the cloud. Just to the left of the road over the hill is Merrow Golf Course. Spent many a Wednesday summer's evening there when dad played golf. 7. Aldershot is behind the 787. 8. Blackbushe Airport can just be seen under the clouds. 9. Maidenhead. Eaton Dorney can clearly be seen under the tail. This was the rowing venue for the 2012 Olympics. 10. The Thames and Kennet Marina is under the 787 with Reading behind. Hope you enjoyed the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Nice shots. A tad before my time KDK, but its always good to go back in time. Even aviation to me 30to40yrs ago seemed better then, than present. cheers Gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Another set of shots that serves as background for your beloved memories from England. All of us who have our childhood and/or our early youth allocated in the surroundings of 1950s years have feelings like your vision regarding the "futuristic" feelings that cars and planes/airports afforded us! Wonderful notes about the customs and habits of our lives. Thanks Martyn! Cheers, Voyager From iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryA Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Stunning screen shots. Yes old enough to remember 60 + years ago. Want to say thank you for sharing the memories. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmatron Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Great shots Martyn, as for 50 yrs ago, well.... That was 13 years before I was born Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Fantastic when one knows the places one flies over! Grandiose captures! Greetings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Things were less complicated back then. Great trip, great aircraft and great story! Loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hi Martyn, there are quite a few wonderful old-style British aircraft available on the net. I fly the DH106 Comet and HS121 Trident a lot, all of them in P3D 2.5 Here are a few pics from a recent flight in the Comet In case you are interested, here are the links: http://www.dmflightsim.co.uk/default.htm http://www.cbfsim.co.uk/CBFS_HOME.php Happy hunting, Bernd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Nice set, an evocation of a past era I was bulling boots and getting ready for Remembrance Day. Nothing changes now shining shoes ready for Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have trouble remembering what I did yesterday , let alone 50 years ago . But I digress , I enjoyed the shots and the story line . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Fifty years ago I was living in McGrath, Alaska with my bride of three years - and learning to fly. Nice bit of nostalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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