Former F27 pilots - an opportunity.

[Eastwest Loco]

That is Gold Ron.

Not many of the F27's that graced our skies entered without the radome and EWA was one of the few. VH-TFA was ordered without the wx radar, but was redesegnated late in the production line. Hence she was delayed and the ill fated VH-TFB was first into service. Lost off MKY with all souls aboard. TN were not good with first of type aeroplanes.

You just gotta luv the 100 series - 780 gallons underwing, and an extra 30 to 810 with an overwing topup. We needed it some days too.

Magnificent pic mate, and it is nice there is still someone else out there that can drop a line on a manual load and trim sheet.

Best regards

EWL

I guess I am the other other Ron that can.

ps: Just had a closer look!! Guess what the dude on the ladder is doing! He is obviously pumping in the last 30 gallons owerwing!! Must have been a dirty day in Armidale or TMW. now there is accidental Gold!!

best all

EWL

[Eastwest Loco]

One of the last 2 has sold.

Just one of the girls left.

It has been amazing. i have been contacted by the family of one of the crew that delivered TQN ex Schipol, and another whose Dad delivered TQN back to Britain flying in tandem with TQP.

Even received some exerpts from the flight log and am looking forward to many more of the return flight.

True "Boys Own Annual" stuff and spellbinding thinking of our little blue ladies flying in loose formation out over the Indian Ocean.

Give me a yell if you want the last girl.

TQN was delivered in 1968 and it is most likely the models were made '67-68.

Last resin F27 mold was destroyed over 20 years ago so there aint no tomorrow.

Best all

EWL
(with a heap of The friendly Way in the pedigree)

[Gearupandorrf]

I'll grab the last one...

Hi EWL,

Mate please put me down for the final Model.
This will go with the other 300+ mostly Australian Models in my collection.
How do we hook this up??

Cheers,
Gearup.

[Eastwest Loco]

Hi Gearup

Tried to reply to your email and crashed and burned on the address.

If you want this UK delivered it will be extra and I will have to advise that. Aussie delivered is the $300.00. A little volumetric with a large protective box etc.

Please advise another email and I will send details there, but for record bank details are

Jetset Travel
Operating Account
Commonwealth Bank
Rooke Mall
Devonport TAS 7310
Account 067-402 1026 0461

B/h [phone]
A/h [phone]

Best regards

Ron

EWL

[Stationair8]

Notam issued for Devonport,

Temporary Obstruction Bay 1 05121200/1400
A gentleman will be standing on the bay holding his Fokker F-27 model and playing a DVD of a Rolls Royce Dart starting up. He will then ask his mate Oggie in the old flight service unit for a clearance for YMML. He will then look into the full moon and thank the good Lord for giving us wonderful aircraft such as the mighty DC-3, Vickers Viscount, Fokker F-27, F-28 and the BAE-146, the great pilots that flew these mighty machines and great airlines such as East-West, TAA and Ansett. He will then pick up his model and stroll past the Dash8 and jump into his Nissan sports car and drive off into the darkness, and mutter something about R.J.Hawke being a c@#t.

Notam will expire at midnight.

[Eastwest Loco]

Stationair

The Z Twin Turbo is warmed up - TQN model is in the passenger seat, Bodgie is still a self lubricating female body part and we are good to go.

The echoes of those that went before are strong at every airport in Australia, probably mostly so at Essendon. You only have to let yourself hear them. They are in every corner of evey building and hangar.

The Notam will never expire, until the last of us leave the terminal area.

I can just see Oggie standing on the remains of the FSU tower on a concrete floor with no FSU around him with a pair of Binocs in one hand and a cup of java in the other.

I will see him tomorrow night at the RSL and relate this. He will love it.

Currently 8 Oct at around 5000 ft, CAV Ok. Squalls in the area - just another night in heaven.

Best all

EWL

[Stationair8]

Does he still drive the brown Ford F100 with the canopy on the back?

[Eastwest Loco]

The F100 has gone to God as far as I am aware, as he seems to be in something sedanish now.

I will ask after its fate for you.

I would reckon ferous oxide won the day in the end as it had its share.

Best regards

EWL

[Eastwest Loco]

Gearup - I need to lock and load the last one - Other 3 are on their way to the recipients.

I need deposit confirmation into our account - but AFTER getting a heads up on country of delivery with full delivery address. This may affect the delivery price so a quick heads up would be good.

Quick advice would be appreciated.

Your email is cactus - please advise alternate asap.

Best regards

Ron

[Gearupandorrf]

Hi Ron- contact details...

Hi Ron,

I'm located in Melbourne- Postcode 3136.
My email is [email protected]

I shot you through a personal message last night with details- didn't make it through to you by the sounds of it.

Just to confirm- the $300 will include Post to that Postcode?

Cheers,
Gearup.