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- 10 Jan 2024, 15:56
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Round the World 3: Adelaide's Vimy
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Round the World 3: Adelaide's Vimy
After the trip on the Ghan, I spent a few days in Adelaide, visiting places from my childhood, including my old school. Thence to the airport for the flight to Sydney, but making sure I had plenty of time to see the Smith Brother's Vimy. This was the first time I'd seen the aircraft since 1968. I've...
- 03 Jan 2024, 21:26
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Around the World 2: Darwin
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Re: Around the World 2: Darwin
It's one of the early Hornets, but I believe it is a recent addition to the museum. They are now replaced by the Super Hornets in RAAF service.
- 02 Jan 2024, 23:42
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Around the World 2: Darwin
- Replies: 5
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Re: Around the World 2: Darwin
Had to look up that train journey, looks like a great way to go across Australia. It was wonderful. My own cabin, superb food, free bar, great people - I'd recommend it to anyone. Plus, I finally got to Alice Springs, somewhere I didn't get to when I lived in Australia as a boy. We had a talk at th...
- 02 Jan 2024, 23:35
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Around the World 2: Darwin
- Replies: 5
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Re: Around the World 2: Darwin
Ben, if you look at the underside of the Mirage's fuselage, just behind the nose wheel, you'll see she's a bit battered.
The full story is here: https://www.darwinaviationmuseum.com.au/mirage-1110/
This is her on the mudflats:
The full story is here: https://www.darwinaviationmuseum.com.au/mirage-1110/
This is her on the mudflats:
- 02 Jan 2024, 20:59
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Around the World 2: Darwin
- Replies: 5
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Around the World 2: Darwin
After Singapore, I flew down to Darwin. I was only there for two days, and the aviation museum was a priority. Click on the pictures for the full image: Getting off at Darwin airport. No, no, Ben...don't thank me - it's a pleasure. https://i.imgur.com/9zm9L4y.jpg Considering the museum is really onl...
- 31 Dec 2023, 13:19
- Forum: Escorts and Stewards
- Topic: Happy New Year 2024
- Replies: 10
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Re: Happy New Year 2024
Happy New Year to all. I've just watched video of the fireworks in Sydney - spectacular!
- 29 Dec 2023, 00:24
- Forum: Escorts and Stewards
- Topic: Win 11 yes or no
- Replies: 10
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Re: Win 11 yes or no
You are very welcome, Joe.
- 28 Dec 2023, 20:57
- Forum: Escorts and Stewards
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1864
Re: Merry Christmas
All the best to you both, Nigel.
- 28 Dec 2023, 20:57
- Forum: Escorts and Stewards
- Topic: Win 11 yes or no
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1271
Re: Win 11 yes or no
I got an invitation on my surface 7 to install win 11 . currently running win 10 home. I'm wondering how those of you, who've up graded or purchased a new PC with win11, are liking it, I bought a brand new PC with W11, and I must say I've been very happy. Everything works perfectly. Two caveats, ho...
- 25 Dec 2023, 12:26
- Forum: Escorts and Stewards
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1864
Re: Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas all.