tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post6818057559720816751..comments2023-10-31T11:40:27.906+00:00Comments on TROY'S BLOG: 40TH ANNIVERSARY TODAYTroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-62240371929907223542009-04-19T23:22:00.000+01:002009-04-19T23:22:00.000+01:00Lane - yes,a combination of Concorde and a Grand P...Lane - yes,a combination of Concorde and a Grand Prix would have made a memorable weekend. <br /><br />Hadriana - I trust you don't mean that literally.<br /><br />Debs - shame your father didn't take you along with him!Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-41618063172630686272009-04-19T12:29:00.000+01:002009-04-19T12:29:00.000+01:00I never flew in Concorde (would have loved to), bu...I never flew in Concorde (would have loved to), but my father did several times and was distraught when it was withdrawn.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-67656669911019451922009-04-17T07:18:00.000+01:002009-04-17T07:18:00.000+01:00I think I landed in Kew in 1990. So we nearly met!...I think I landed in Kew in 1990. So we nearly met! Good luck with your election campaign. There are a few things in the pipeline for me too. I'll be able to blog about them after the weekend. Will definitely try my best for Mid May. :)Hadriana's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740533954842010870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-86076965746103887652009-04-14T15:33:00.000+01:002009-04-14T15:33:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-88104799665264514642009-04-13T18:01:00.000+01:002009-04-13T18:01:00.000+01:00What a shame they didn't honour your tickets.I was...What a shame they didn't honour your tickets.<BR/><BR/>I was a student in Twickenham in the early 80's and used to love hearing (and seeing) it fly over twice daily.Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-84647753144884871242009-04-12T18:46:00.000+01:002009-04-12T18:46:00.000+01:00cheshire wife - I know exactly what you mean.Hadri...cheshire wife - I know exactly what you mean.<BR/><BR/>Hadriana - I was about 50yds away on Kent Road in the flats that front onto Mortlake Road (1985 to 1988). <BR/>No problems re the book, mid May will do.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-38287533608445134782009-04-12T17:04:00.000+01:002009-04-12T17:04:00.000+01:00Gosh! I lived in Kew too...in Forest Rd. What a sm...Gosh! I lived in Kew too...in Forest Rd. What a small world. (Many apologies for not sending you my submission for the best seller. Normal transmission will be resumed soon - I am hoping!!)Hadriana's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740533954842010870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-23249090918870422242009-04-10T21:12:00.000+01:002009-04-10T21:12:00.000+01:00It was a very sad day when Concorde stopped flying...It was a very sad day when Concorde stopped flying. I remember the excitement of seeing it flying over the Bath University campus during my time there in the 1970s then years later when I lived in Surrey hearing and seeing it take off and come in to land at Heathrow. I felt as if it was part of my life but sadly I never got to fly in it.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-10681003618055587362009-04-10T12:11:00.000+01:002009-04-10T12:11:00.000+01:00Helen - thanks for your comment. I soetimes think...Helen - thanks for your comment. I soetimes think nostalgia ain't what it used to be.<BR/><BR/>Kitty - yes it was unique among planes in really grabbing one's attention.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-17152103044327852902009-04-09T21:30:00.000+01:002009-04-09T21:30:00.000+01:00The London to New York flight used to fly over whe...The London to New York flight used to fly over where we live. I miss seeing it. xKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259837826944310404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-20582938827899059692009-04-09T21:17:00.000+01:002009-04-09T21:17:00.000+01:00Great nostalgic post. I remember my Dad taking us ...Great nostalgic post. I remember my Dad taking us to look at the planes at Luton Airport when we were really little!HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-17457620504890934332009-04-09T20:02:00.000+01:002009-04-09T20:02:00.000+01:00Dotterel - I think that will be a project too far ...Dotterel - I think that will be a project too far unfortunately. I, along with about 10,000 others have made cash pledges that have allowed the Vulcan to remain airbourne in 2009. For a time it looked like the Vulcan would be grounded after its 2008 season.<BR/><BR/>LWM - thanks for your comment. Agree with every word (not that I ever saw you in Fulham, but you know what I mean).Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-47591444773503149172009-04-09T18:12:00.000+01:002009-04-09T18:12:00.000+01:00Oh how I loved Concorde... while at school in Berk...Oh how I loved Concorde... while at school in Berkshire Concorde would go over at 10 am and again at 6pm. Never ever got used to the sight or sound of her. Then, years later lived in Fulham. Once again under flight path... with glorious Concorde gliding over at about the same sort of times. The sound was stupendous... she crackled! And the sight on a clear day, with her silver wings against the blue sky... why, oh why, did they stop her flying. Money be buggered. She was a dream. Lovely post!Ladybird World Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410236464722005178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-11776663603751511172009-04-09T17:29:00.000+01:002009-04-09T17:29:00.000+01:00How long before an enthusiasts group starts restor...How long before an enthusiasts group starts restoring one? (They've got the vulcan flying once again!)Tim Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858684167484655029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-34257789535156190502009-04-09T16:49:00.000+01:002009-04-09T16:49:00.000+01:00CJ - I'm surprised at your reaction. I think it l...CJ - I'm surprised at your reaction. I think it looks gorgeous at rest and awesome in flight.<BR/><BR/>Catharine - once seen never forgotten.<BR/><BR/>Sir Bruin - you should pop up to Duxford for agreat day out. Loads of interesting aviation treats there.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-32293411323468277242009-04-09T14:05:00.000+01:002009-04-09T14:05:00.000+01:00I have only seen the one at the Fleet Air Arm muse...I have only seen the one at the Fleet Air Arm museum in the West Country. You are right, not replacing it is possibly the only backwards technological step that has made. I seem to remember James May making a similar comment on one of his programmes.Sir Bruinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795621095731354108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-28780812969133934312009-04-09T13:50:00.000+01:002009-04-09T13:50:00.000+01:00When waiting for the our plane to leave for Zambia...When waiting for the our plane to leave for Zambia there was a Concorde at one of the gates just below us at the cafe. I was amazed at how small it looked, compared to the big jets around it. Like you, I pointed it out to my children (they didn't care) but I hold on to that memory that I have seen one and that it was - perhaps still is - a magnificent piece of engineering.Catharine Withenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936767499911371984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110266514688952362.post-91706280058495153072009-04-09T13:23:00.000+01:002009-04-09T13:23:00.000+01:00I saw one once! Not sure I was impressed or a lit...I saw one once! Not sure I was impressed or a little disappointed.<BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com