VH-KDK Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 A beautiful BOAC Douglas DC-7C, Seven Seas. Setting out for a Trans Atlantic flight to New York with the south west tip of Ireland just in view. 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 The end of an era though BOAC did last a few years longer - nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy H Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Man, that is going to be one long journey, especially with the head winds that come from opposite direction Let me know when you land so we can celebrate 20 years of birthdays for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Excellent shot Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewies Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Outstanding image... something like a travel poster of the era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, olderndirt said: The end of an era though BOAC did last a few years longer - nice one. Thanks OD, the last of the big piston liners along with the Starliner. 32 minutes ago, Sammy H said: Man, that is going to be one long journey, especially with the head winds that come from opposite direction Let me know when you land so we can celebrate 20 years of birthdays for you Cheers Sammy, Shannon and Gander airports were very important re fuelling stops in those days. Today people find 13 hours on a jet a long flight but in the 50s it could take 14-16 hours to cross the Atlantic in far less comfort. 32 minutes ago, adambar said: Excellent shot Martyn! Thank you Adam 27 minutes ago, mikewies said: Outstanding image... something like a travel poster of the era Cheers Mike, very true about the poster. Many thanks for your comments folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Breathtaking omnidirectional view of this Atlantic crossing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Yup, one long flight but you'll do it in style Martyn. I agree, less comfort back then but it was better back then, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Classy shot Martyn . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 That is a classic Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Fine shot. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Beautiful Shot Martyn ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Bermuda425 said: Breathtaking omnidirectional view of this Atlantic crossing! Cheers Erik. 5 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Yup, one long flight but you'll do it in style Martyn. I agree, less comfort back then but it was better back then, in my opinion. As nice as the propliners were Jack I still like to travel in the 777! Higher and quicker. 4 hours ago, BradB said: Classy shot Martyn . Cheers John Thanks John. 3 hours ago, paulb said: That is a classic Martyn! Cheers Paul. 3 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Fine shot. cheers Iain Thank you Iain. 3 hours ago, mikee said: Beautiful Shot Martyn ! Thanks Mike. Many thanks for your comments folks, glad you liked the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Take your time, Martyn... 16 hours ago, Sammy H said: Man, that is going to be one long journey, especially with the head winds that come from opposite direction +1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Nice shot from the past Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_Grandpa Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Excellent shot and plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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