VH-KDK 31,184 Report post #1 Posted April 7, 2017 A beautiful BOAC Douglas DC-7C, Seven Seas. Setting out for a Trans Atlantic flight to New York with the south west tip of Ireland just in view. 14. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olderndirt 5,817 Report post #2 Posted April 7, 2017 The end of an era though BOAC did last a few years longer - nice one. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy H 993 Report post #3 Posted April 7, 2017 Man, that is going to be one long journey, especially with the head winds that come from opposite direction Let me know when you land so we can celebrate 20 years of birthdays for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adambar 8,986 Report post #4 Posted April 7, 2017 Excellent shot Martyn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikewies 381 Report post #5 Posted April 7, 2017 Outstanding image... something like a travel poster of the era Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VH-KDK 31,184 Report post #6 Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, olderndirt said: The end of an era though BOAC did last a few years longer - nice one. Thanks OD, the last of the big piston liners along with the Starliner. 32 minutes ago, Sammy H said: Man, that is going to be one long journey, especially with the head winds that come from opposite direction Let me know when you land so we can celebrate 20 years of birthdays for you Cheers Sammy, Shannon and Gander airports were very important re fuelling stops in those days. Today people find 13 hours on a jet a long flight but in the 50s it could take 14-16 hours to cross the Atlantic in far less comfort. 32 minutes ago, adambar said: Excellent shot Martyn! Thank you Adam 27 minutes ago, mikewies said: Outstanding image... something like a travel poster of the era Cheers Mike, very true about the poster. Many thanks for your comments folks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bermuda425 3,605 Report post #7 Posted April 7, 2017 Breathtaking omnidirectional view of this Atlantic crossing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Sawyer 33,936 Report post #8 Posted April 7, 2017 Yup, one long flight but you'll do it in style Martyn. I agree, less comfort back then but it was better back then, in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB 16,979 Report post #9 Posted April 7, 2017 Classy shot Martyn . Cheers John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulb 9,549 Report post #10 Posted April 7, 2017 That is a classic Martyn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iain Emms 11,676 Report post #11 Posted April 7, 2017 Fine shot. cheers Iain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 2,465 Report post #12 Posted April 7, 2017 Beautiful Shot Martyn ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VH-KDK 31,184 Report post #13 Posted April 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Bermuda425 said: Breathtaking omnidirectional view of this Atlantic crossing! Cheers Erik. 5 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Yup, one long flight but you'll do it in style Martyn. I agree, less comfort back then but it was better back then, in my opinion. As nice as the propliners were Jack I still like to travel in the 777! Higher and quicker. 4 hours ago, BradB said: Classy shot Martyn . Cheers John Thanks John. 3 hours ago, paulb said: That is a classic Martyn! Cheers Paul. 3 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Fine shot. cheers Iain Thank you Iain. 3 hours ago, mikee said: Beautiful Shot Martyn ! Thanks Mike. Many thanks for your comments folks, glad you liked the view. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasi31 898 Report post #14 Posted April 7, 2017 Great one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillwater 10,009 Report post #15 Posted April 7, 2017 Take your time, Martyn... 16 hours ago, Sammy H said: Man, that is going to be one long journey, especially with the head winds that come from opposite direction +1... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbxtreme 1,874 Report post #16 Posted April 7, 2017 Nice shot from the past Martyn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying_Grandpa 70 Report post #17 Posted April 7, 2017 Excellent shot and plane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
