From the UK to the Falkland Islands with the Royal Air Force
Nov 22, 2012, 6:45 am
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On a historical note when Prime Minister Thatcher made her first visit to the Falklands after the war was over she travelled down in a C130.
The RAF loaded on board an ordinary domestic caravan and she spent the journey inside this with occasional visits to the cockpit to chat to the crew.
I doubt there was much else to do on board.
The RAF loaded on board an ordinary domestic caravan and she spent the journey inside this with occasional visits to the cockpit to chat to the crew.
I doubt there was much else to do on board.
Nov 22, 2012, 8:49 am
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Nice!
I laughed at: 'full of taste from brim to base'. Somehow i really doubt that. But I suppose 'base' is relevant given the nature of the flight!
I laughed at: 'full of taste from brim to base'. Somehow i really doubt that. But I suppose 'base' is relevant given the nature of the flight!
Nov 22, 2012, 10:40 am
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Funny, over the past 3-4 weeks I've been researching a trip flying to Cape Town from SYD, then sailing from Cape Town to St. Helena to Ascension, then down to the Falklands on the RAF charter, then to Patagonia, up to Santiago, then back to AKL/SYD. Trouble is, getting the time off work and making the schedules fit. Oh, and doing it with two under 5s.
Nov 22, 2012, 11:36 am
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Nov 22, 2012, 11:44 am
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Hmm, in my 'mid-40s' I think that's a long shot 
I do have some lovely memories of being allowed to sit in the jump seat for a VC-10 landing into BAH returning home from school in '76. Flew on a GF VC-10 a few times too.
I am seriously beginning to consider this Falklands trip - even though it looks like hell on earth (or so to speak) on that plane, but to be forewarned.....
I do have some lovely memories of being allowed to sit in the jump seat for a VC-10 landing into BAH returning home from school in '76. Flew on a GF VC-10 a few times too.
I am seriously beginning to consider this Falklands trip - even though it looks like hell on earth (or so to speak) on that plane, but to be forewarned.....
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Nov 22, 2012, 1:27 pm
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A very unusual report compared to what we usually see......thanks for posting. ^
I've often thought of going to MPN from here via SCL and PUQ using BA miles but you have to spend a minimum 7 days in the Falklands before the next flight out. Not sure I could handle seven days there.
I've often thought of going to MPN from here via SCL and PUQ using BA miles but you have to spend a minimum 7 days in the Falklands before the next flight out. Not sure I could handle seven days there.
Nov 22, 2012, 2:16 pm
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Trayflowinuk.....
A good friend of mine flew Brize- Ascension then caught the post ship to St. Helena, where he stayed and then jumped on board again to cape town...... however, the ship schedule was DAYS adrift from published due to the whether..... good luck!
~What really unhealthy looking stodge we feed our armed services
A good friend of mine flew Brize- Ascension then caught the post ship to St. Helena, where he stayed and then jumped on board again to cape town...... however, the ship schedule was DAYS adrift from published due to the whether..... good luck!
~What really unhealthy looking stodge we feed our armed services
Nov 22, 2012, 5:38 pm
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I did this return trip three times in the mid 90s on the old tri-stars. I lived on MPA for 18 months doing some contract work for the Airforce
Trust me, what you got here was luxury compared to how it used to be.
Really enjoyed your photos though; thanks
Trust me, what you got here was luxury compared to how it used to be.
Really enjoyed your photos though; thanks
Nov 22, 2012, 8:36 pm
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Great report. It appears that the MOD spends a little more on their flights than what we enjoy with DOD MILAIR flights. The food looks a lot better and getting an iPAD? Holy cow, why can't we do that in the U.S.?
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