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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Seaplane
There were some really big seaplanes used in World War II,
Given that the majority of humanity lives for the most part along the coastlines, I cannot for the life of me understand why everyone abandoned the seaplane. It would answer the problem of Heathrow Airport's fifth runway controversy if seaplanes could land in the Thames Estuary. I suppose it's because you can't land a jet on water. So give us back propellers. These chaps really don't mind being naked, either. Life was a lot less complicated back then.
Absolutely fabulous. But where did it land? What a monster!
Ding-dong! "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome aboard your Caledonian Airways flight from Loch Ness International to Thames Isle of Sheppey. Your Pleistocene pets are secured in the hold below and will be fed haggis to the highest of Burns Night standards. Afore ye go, please secure your sporran until airborne!" Ding-dong. Tower to captain, "Way, lassie, go."
Yes, indeed, Caledonian Airlines, but it was bought out by British Airways. Here endeth the lesson. The "doors to manual" stewardesses all wore kilts but the dolly trolley boys wore trousers - more's the pity. My grandmother took her first flight on Caledonian from Edinburgh to London. Little me asked her what it was like. "Quicker than the train but I'm sure the coffee was Nescafé." But then, Ethel never did have a filter.
"Flushing" has unfortunate connotations this side of the Atlantic - but it has to be remembered that American English is often more loyal to the original English language.
ReplyDeleteGiven that the majority of humanity lives for the most part along the coastlines, I cannot for the life of me understand why everyone abandoned the seaplane. It would answer the problem of Heathrow Airport's fifth runway controversy if seaplanes could land in the Thames Estuary. I suppose it's because you can't land a jet on water. So give us back propellers. These chaps really don't mind being naked, either. Life was a lot less complicated back then.
Good to hear someone with my opinions on the subject of seaplanes. I think that they are neat.
DeleteHere's a one minute Pathe Newsreel clip of what Laguardia airport used to be like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFXgVUaH2l0
DeleteAbsolutely fabulous. But where did it land? What a monster!
DeleteDing-dong! "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome aboard your Caledonian Airways flight from Loch Ness International to Thames Isle of Sheppey. Your Pleistocene pets are secured in the hold below and will be fed haggis to the highest of Burns Night standards. Afore ye go, please secure your sporran until airborne!" Ding-dong. Tower to captain, "Way, lassie, go."
I think they used Flushing Bay to land the seaplanes. Wasn't there a real airline called Caledonian at one time?
DeleteYes, indeed, Caledonian Airlines, but it was bought out by British Airways. Here endeth the lesson. The "doors to manual" stewardesses all wore kilts but the dolly trolley boys wore trousers - more's the pity. My grandmother took her first flight on Caledonian from Edinburgh to London. Little me asked her what it was like. "Quicker than the train but I'm sure the coffee was Nescafé." But then, Ethel never did have a filter.
Delete"Flushing" has unfortunate connotations this side of the Atlantic - but it has to be remembered that American English is often more loyal to the original English language.
This looks like so much fun.
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That's a Consolidated PBY Catalina they're cavorting on, probably WW2 judging by the camouflage scheme!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I appreciate the details.
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